Join Independent Audiologists New Zealand

Full members are practicing New Zealand Audiological Society Audiologists (practicing = at least 16 clinical hours per week), with a financial interest of at least 50% in an audiology practice or business which is not a franchise.

If you and another practicing audiologist own, together, 50%, then you can both join. Membership is for individuals, not clinics.

•  Agree to abide by the NZAS Code of Ethics, and the Independent Audiologists Australia Code of Ethics (modified for New Zealand, with permission)
• Agree to abide by the NZAS standards of practice.
• Agree to conform to the IANZ clinic quality control program.
• Pay an annual membership subscription of $250 after one year of membership at the end of each calendar year (pro-rata if not a full year).
  

1. Clinic listing on the IANZ website, marking you and your practice as independent and a signatory to the IANZ Code of Ethics and quality control requirements;
2. Opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, association activities, policies and decisions;
3. Access to reports, meeting minutes and decisions by IANZ;
4. Access to online resources, webinars and events offered by Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA)
5. Access to information and discussions around independent audiology issues in the US (Academy of Doctors of Audiology website, webinars and listserve emails);
6. Networking with and support from fellow independent audiologists;
7. Discussions via dedicated online meeting facilities when issues are pressing;
8. Practice/Business-related seminars open to members only;
9. Advocacy with various agencies (eg insurance, MOH, NZAS, ACC and VA) which is focused on independent audiological practice, professionalism, and retention of patient choice. 

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