Objectives and vision
Osteoporosis New Zealand
– a national voice
Osteoporosis New Zealand was launched on October 20 1999. It was formed to raise awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis and to provide a national 'voice' for those with osteoporosis and those at risk of developing this bone disease.
Our vision
To build better bones for New Zealanders.
Our commitment and objectives
Osteoporosis New Zealand is dedicated to improving bone health for all New Zealanders at all ages and stages of life.
We do this by scientific evidence based decision making, through the development of management recommendations and position statements, providing advice, educational material and information for the public, and advocating for better access to diagnosis of and medications for osteoporosis.
We are the recognised national organisation representing osteoporosis in New Zealand and internationally. We are here to help you build better bones.
Osteoporosis New Zealand is committed to:
- Developing a culture in New Zealand of valuing bone health for life – at all ages and stages of life for men, women and children.
- Driving delivery of credible
- Evidence based decision making
- Advice and information
- Advocacy for patient support
Being a credible, respected and robust organisation - the national organisation representing Osteoporosis in New Zealand and internationally.
Our values
For those with osteoporosis and those at risk, Osteoporosis New Zealand:
- Is committed to advocating on their behalf.
- Will maintain its integrity
- In providing best-evidence and best-practice information
- Will remain free of undue influence.
- Will be sensitive to cultural differences and will respect the principle of partnership inherent in the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Values the contribution of health professionals and others who advise, support and care for those with osteoporosis.
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Will focus on creating a sound administrative and financial base for its activities.
