New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association

The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association (NZSTA) is the national professional body representing speech-language therapists across Aotearoa New Zealand. NZSTA is committed to supporting all New Zealanders with effective communication and safe swallowing – essential elements that contribute to overall wellbeing.

As a professional organisation, NZSTA serves families by providing a searchable directory to help find qualified speech-language therapists in local areas. The association advocates for people with communication and swallowing impairments and works to increase the capacity of the speech-language therapy workforce throughout New Zealand.

NZSTA offers extensive resources for both families and practising therapists, including clinical policies and guidelines, publications such as Communication Matters, professional development courses, and culturally responsive practice resources. The association provides information on speech-language therapy services and supports whānau in understanding and accessing appropriate care for communication and swallowing difficulties.

Through their advocacy work, professional training programmes, and public education initiatives, NZSTA ensures that speech-language therapists across New Zealand maintain high professional standards whilst families can access expert support for communication challenges.