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Presidents' Message

Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau AotearoaAnnual Report 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019

Vision/Tā Mātou Matakite: Occupational Therapy is accessible and valued by all.

Mission/Te Whāinga:To support members to excel professionally and promote occupation by providing resources, education and representation.

• Occupational justice: Fair access to resources to enable occupation He huarahi ki ngā taonga tukuiho he pumautanga o te mahi

• Biculturalism: Equity between tangata whenua (Māori) and tangata tiriti (non-Māori ) Te nohoanga ngā tahitanga o te tangata, ko te kii tuhono mo ake tonu

• Integrity: The quality of being honest and following our principles Te rangatiratanga o te tika, me te whai ake ra o ngā mātāpono

The values that underpin OTNZ-WNA are: • Professionalism: High standards that characterise

behaviour Ko te taumata i whaia ko te ahua i wawatia

• Collaboration: Work together in mutual effort and partner-ship towards goals He ringa raupa, ka eke ngā hiahia, ka tutuki ngā wawata i tumanakotia

• Transparency: Visibility or accessibility of information Te kitenga ake, te huarahi hoki, o te mohiotanga

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā kaiwhakaora ngangahau / occupational therapists

As chair of tangata whenua (Māori) and tangata tiriti (non-Māori) we are obliged to get ongoing support and cooperation from members, councillors, the office, and other stakeholders. Together, we have worked hard to build on the strong foundations set up by our predecessors and the underpinning values of our association. During this past year we have tried our best to implement the strategic goals in practice.

It has been great to continue with proactive and strategic advocacy to promote occupational therapy as a ‘doing profession’. That has involved meetings with government ministers, ongoing engagement with the chief allied health officer, showcasing the Treaty Relationship Model, and influencing higher level decisions. Our association is tuned to the government agenda on allied health as a value-add

for healthcare. To build on this, a project is underway to collect occupational therapy success stories from different parts of the country and use them to promote the profession.

We have progressed in terms of effective use of communication and technology as an enabler. For example, we have increased visibility on social media, a more efficient website and we are working towards the use of technology for streaming events, the annual general meeting and electronic voting.

We hope that these initiatives will help us to engage more effectively with members. We are committed to growth and sustainability, our business model is open to new ways of working and aspires to generate alternate sources of income (other than the membership fee). Additional income would be used for investment in providing more resources and support to members.

President Tangata Whenua

Georgina Davis

President Tangata Tiriti

Harsh Vardhan

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Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau AotearoaAnnual Report 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019

There are various projects in the pipeline to offer more professional development opportunities. Our recent visit to Australia has helped to further strengthen the Trans-Tasman occupational therapy relationship. Both associations have agreed to have reciprocal sharing of resources and opportunities. We are proud to share our progress with Linda Wilson’s vision for a private practitioner support programme. The private practitioner toolkit will be launched at the Auckland conference.

Finally, we are pleased to congratulate the executive director and his team for managing the budget efficiently. We have a remarkable surplus in the current financial year and as a result, there has been no increase in the membership fee for the second consecutive financial year.

Heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support of our vision - “Occupational therapy is accessible and valued by all.” Together we can!

Tēnā koutou katoa

For the fourth year in a row, we can report an excess of income signalling a healthy reserve despite waiving a price increase during the year under review. My gratitude to Joy Aiton, our Audit and Finance Chair, and to our awesome councillors for their thoughtful governance and direction.

Executive Director's MessageTo our tikanga advisors Iris and Rackie Pahau thank you for your cultural guidance and for making our wāhi mahi safe. Lastly, to the staff and contractors of OTNZ-WNA, thank you for your hard work and positive attitudes, which has made my job a pleasure.

The Year in ReviewProfessional Development and Life-long learning - Te Whakapakari ngaiotanga me te Akoranga Mutunga-Kore

Workshop – Napier

Feedback regarding the 2018 Clinical Workshops was very positive. Accordingly, I would like to recognise the tremendous amount of hard work and dedication to the event, from the social and programme committee led by Kim Henneker. I also want to acknowledge our Tikanga Advisors mātua Rackie and whaea Iris Pahau for their cultural guidance and the association’s office manager Moemai Robinson for her role in supporting the tangata whenua hui. Of note, the driving assessors’ two-day meeting organised by Karen Molyneux was a great success.

A further highlight was the announcement of past council member and past president, Jane Wilson, as the winner of the esteemed Hazel Skilton Founder's Award. Jane gave a memorable and heartfelt acceptance speech.

Interest groups (SIGs)

During the period under review, the association had 23 Special Interest Groups. These groups provide a resource for sharing knowledge, connecting with colleagues, and communicating with members across New Zealand.

Awards and grants

In the year under review OTNZ-WNA awarded a number of grants including:

• The OTNZ-WNA 2018 Graduate Award: - AUT recipient: Abbigail Barnard - Otago Polytechnic recipient: Marie Groenendijk

• Hazel Skilton Research and Education Trust Grant: Elizabeth Martin

• Hazel Skilton Founder's Award: Jane Wilson.

Advocacy and Representation - Te Tū ki te Kauwhau Tikanga, te Tū hoki hei Māngai Representing the interests of our membership and the profession is a key activity for OTNZ-WNA.

In the period under review, your council had discussions with: • Health and Safety Association of New Zealand• ACC • Te Rau ora• The Choosing Wisely initiative.

Your Executive Director had meetings with: • Roz Sorensen – HQSC regarding occupational therapists

involvement post the Mental Health and Addictions review• Andrew Charnock – OTBNZ for regular monthly catch-up• Te Rau Ora – Regarding the Te Umanga Whakaora review• Sue Ineson – Choosing Wisely• Ministry of Health Workshop – looking at the future health

workforce• Andrew Leslie CEO Recreation NZ to discuss the Treaty

Relationship Governance Model.


OTNZ-WNA made presentations to:• The New Zealand Occupational Therapy Leaders Network

(NOTLN - DHBs) • Physiotherapy NZ on the OTNZ-WNA Treaty Relationship

Governance Model.

With the assistance of members’ the OTNZ-WNA Advocacy Committee made submissions to: • Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry• MOE Draft Disability and Learning Support Plan • Minister Tracey Martin regarding non subsidies of elderly

drivers• Polytechnic Education Sector Review.

The advocacy committee endorsed: • IHC submission to the Child Poverty Reduction Bill• Child, Youth Wellbeing Strategy.

Furthermore, the association had representation on:• The Occupational

Therapy Key Strategic Stakeholders (OTKSS) group which met with Martin Chadwick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, Maria Baker CEO Te Rau Ora and Annie Jones from ACC

• AUT Advisory committee • Otago Polytechnic Permanent External Advisory

Committee (PEAC)• World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

The association is a member of:• World Federation of Occupational Therapists • Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (AHANZ)• Allied Mental Health Forum (AMHF) • Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ).

We are represented by Pam Mitchell and acknowledge the significant work she has done in furthering occupational therapy in the context of health and safety.

Finally, the association displayed at the Show Your Ability roadshow in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Christchurch. This was a good opportunity to meet up with occupational therapists, students, health care and assistance providers and suppliers, and to receive feedback.

OT Week

Permobil kindly sponsored OTNZ-WNA the amount of $1,000 to support occupational therapists to run their respective 2018 OT week campaigns. The office dispatched a significant number of tool kits comprising a guide, ideas, bunting templates, stickers and posters. The week concluded with the World Occupational Therapy day and was shared over OTNZ-WNA social networks.

Staff and contractors as at 31 March 2019:

Executive Director: Peter AndersonTikanga Advisors: Mātua Wereta (Rackie) Pahau and Whaea Iris PahauOffice Manager: Moemai RobinsonOffice Administrator: Lily Simmons-Donaldson NZJOT and OT Insight Editor: Grace O’SullivanAccounts Supervisor: Jane HowleyProof Reader/minute taker: Esther Bullen

Publications:

The New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy - Te Hautaka Whakaora o Aotearoa (NZJOT) had two issues published during the year. The professional magazine, OT Insight - Maramatanga Whakaora Ngangahau was published eight times by Adprint Ltd.

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Statement of Profit and Loss April – March 2018/19 ($)/Draft 2017/18 ($)

Total income 486,683 464,846

Total expenses 423,591 418,701

Net surplus/(deficit) 63,092 46,145

Balance sheet April – March 2018/19 ($)/Draft 2017/18 ($)

Total assets 418,043 335,848

Total liabilities 64,419 45,317

Equity 353,624 290,531

The full audited financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2019 will be available to view at www.otnz.co.nz

Nga mihi na

Peter Anderson

Executive Director

OTNZ-WNA

OTNZ-WNA AGM 70th Annual General MeetingOccupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (Inc.)

The 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (OTNZ-WNA) will be held on Tuesday 24 September 2019 at the

Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Notice of Motions to the AGMThe following motions will be voted on at the AGM. Details and proxy forms are also available on the OTNZ-WNA website (www.otnz.co.nz).

1. Membership SubscriptionsProposed Motion: That there be no increase for the 2020/2021 membership subscription round.

Rationale:The Council discussed the pros and cons of increasing the membership rate for the 2020/21 year, and agreed to have a zero increase. In discussion, the following points were made:• With the current financial situation, it was difficult to justify

an increase.• People might get used to not having an annual increase.• Incremental efficiencies in administration are starting to

have a positive impact financially. • The membership should be advised that usually rates are

increased annually.Moved: Joy AitonSeconded: Harsh Vardhan

2. Motions to Change the Rules

Proposed motion: That honorary membership recipients are afforded the same voting rights as financial full, life and honorary life members.

Membership type 2020/21 2020/21 2019/20 2019/20Early Bird Full

Early Bird Full

Full $520.00 $572.00 $520.00 $572.00

Proportional $315.00 $346.00 $315.00 $346.00

First Year Professional $315.00 $346.00 $315.00 $346.00

Minor Proportional $213.00 $233.00 $213.00 $233.00

Associate/Overseas $213.00 $233.00 $213.00 $233.00

Retired $92.00 N/A $92.00 N/A

Student $36.00 N/A $36.00 N/A

Current Rule New Rule

6.2.4. VotingOnly financial full members, life and honorary life members have the right to vote at any meeting of members.

6.2.4. VotingOnly financial full members, life, honorary life and honorary members have the right to vote at any meeting of members.

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10.8 Voting by membersAt all general meetings: 10.8.1 All Full, Life and Honorary Life Members may vote,

10.8 Voting by membersAt all general meetings: 10.8.1 All Full, Life, Honorary Life and Honorary Member may vote,

6.2.5. NomineesNominees to tangata whenua house.Financial full members, life and honorary life members who identify as Māori have the right to nominate candidates for election to the Council tangata whenua house.

Nominees to tangata tiriti house.Financial full members, life and honorary life members have the right to nominate candidates for election to the Council tangata tiriti house.

6.2.5. NomineesNominees to tangata whenua house. Financial full members, life, honorary life and honorary members who identify as Māori have the right to nominate candidates for election to the Council tangata whenua house.

Nominees to tangata tiriti house.Financial full members, life, honorary life and honorary members have the right to nominate candidates for election to the Council tangata tiriti house.

6.2.2 Office holdersFull, life or honorary life members may become council members if eligible for election or appointment under Rule 8.0

6.2.2 Office holdersFull, life, honorary life and honorary members may become council members if eligible for election or appointment under Rule 8.1

8.1.3 To be eligible for nomination a candidate must:

(a) Be a financial full, life, or honorary life member of the association

8.1.3 To be eligible for nomination a candidate must:

(a) Be a financial full, life, honorary life or honorary member of the association

Rationale: • Most governance boards or councils sit in office for at least

three year terms. While a two year term addresses a short term commitment, in effect this time frame does not address a reasonable time to develop and enhance the skills required to become adept in governance process and procedure.

• A term of three years enables all council members the ability to attain a level of experience to engage proficiently in governance matters. Commencement of terms for individual council tenure-ship is often staggered, so there should always be capability to achieve mentorship for new council members by providing a tuakana/teina (mentorship/support) role.

• Implementation of three year terms provides assurance to members that the commitment and undertaking of council decisions are based on appropriate knowledge and an understanding of matters which impact the running of the association.

• Change to the rules will incorporate the current proviso of a maximum of three terms or nine years.

• Rule change does not affect the WFOT delegate.

Moved: Karen Molyneux Seconded: 5

1. Sharon Harth-Bryant2. Simon Leadley 3. Rita Robinson 4. Jane Hopkirk 5. Melanie Smith


Proposed motion: That the Rules of the Association at Section 8.2.2 (c) regarding terms of office be changed to … must stand down and cannot stand again for re-election.

Rationale:

• Whilst acknowledging and recognising the significant contributions and work of previous council members this rule change provides an opportunity to achieve contemporary representation and engagement on council by members who have not previously held office. Adoption of this rule supports the association to be forward thinking and forward focused.

• The association has well over 1000 members who are eligible to stand for office.

• Taking a proactive stance to council elections promotes leadership engagement and an expectation of new and emerging opinions to council.

Current Rule New Rule

8.2.2.(c) Must then stand down for at least one term

8.2.2(c) Must stand down and cannot stand again for re-election.

Rationale: Honorary membership is awarded to honour exceptional contribution of people to OTNZ-WNA.

Matua Rackie and Whaea Iris were given honorary membership at the Nelson Conference in 2017. With the current rules they do not have the right to vote. The proposed changes will give the honorary members equal rights as financial full, life or honorary life members

Moved: Harsh VardhanSeconded: 5

1. Georgina Davis2. Tracey Partridge3. Nicky Bank4. Meenakshi Panda5. Janette McKevitt


Proposed motion: That the Rules of the Association at Section 8.2.2 (a) and (b) regarding the terms of office, be changed to a three year office term and to be effective immediately.


Election of officers - Election statements

One nomination, Georgina Davis, for president on the tangata whenua house was received.

Georgina DavisKo Mataatua, Tainui me Horouta nga waka

Ko Karetu, Torere-nui-a-rua me Hinemaurea nga marae

Ko Nga Puhi, Ngai Tai me Ngati Porou nga iwi

Ko Georgina Davis taku ingoa

I have been president tangata whenua for the last two years. I took on this role, with the support of my peers and mentors. My initial reason was to support the growth and development of the Treaty Relationship Governance Model and I believe that OTNZ-WNA is now leading in this space. The role of chairperson has given me experience of being on different leadership and governance groups. I have seen how important it is to ‘be at the table’ to ensure change happens for Māori whānau.I am currently finishing a Masters in Health Science at AUT, focussing on workforce development for Māori in occupational therapy. This has given me a number of skills that I have used on council. Since I feel that I can still contribute to OTNZ-WNA, I would be honoured to continue the mahi (work). I believe in mahitahi (working together), manaaki (supporting each other) and tika (being true/transparent) and will uphold these values while on council.

One nomination, Julia Battersby, was received for the positions of councillor at large tangata whenua.

Julia BattersbyI began my occupational therapy career in 2003 at Whakatane Hospital in the Bay of Plenty. Following that I was employed at North Shore Hospital in stroke rehabilitation, acute stroke and the renal service, I now work in private practice in Gisborne. In this role, I provide a comprehensive rehabilitative approach to assessment

and treatment taking a collaborative client-centred focus so that clients have a voice during their journey of recovery. I like to take a holistic approach to wellness during this process. I am a member of OTNZ-WNA and a descendant of Ngāti Awa. My passion is to try and educate others professionally and socially about the importance of keeping the Treaty of Waitangi alive, and to bring about social change, in particular related to health inequalities and injustices that still occur today. For that reason, I like to spend time coaching colleagues.Other interests involve me in an enriching, sustainable, healthy wellness lifestyle. I enjoy relaxation, meditation, yoga, pilates, mindfulness, swimming and cycling.

One nomination, Tracey Partridge, was received for the positon of WFOT delegate tangata tiriti.

Tracey PartridgeTēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou koutoa

Ko HMS Victory tōku waka

Ko English Channel tōku moana

Ko Tangata Tiriti WFOT delegate ahau.

Ko Tracey Partridge tōku ingoa

I have been the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) delegate for New Zealand, Aotearoa for the past 6 years and would appreciate the opportunity to complete the final term allowed within the OTNZ-WNA rules, to work in kotahitanga (unity) with the new WFOT delegate from tangata whenua in a treaty relationship governance model in this role. I advocated for the treaty relationship governance model and over six years on council have developed my understanding of how this works, thus I am confident that WFOT will greatly benefit from our bi-cultural approach. By re-appointing me, the WFOT delegate for tangata whenua will have maanaki (support) from someone with WFOT experience and skills, and will later be in the same position to support the new WFOT delegate from tangata tiriti. This timeframe and structure will provide the maanaki (support) needed.I am passionate about our occupational therapy profession and motivated to engage at all levels. I have worked in the area of

• Changing this rule means the association can provide a framework and platform that promotes diversity and innovation on council.

• This motion does not affect any change to WFOT delegates.

• Past council members can be approached to provide consultation and / or advice as necessary.

Moved: Karen Molyneux Seconded: Able to include more seconders - but cannot have less than 5.

1. Melanie Smith2. Joy Aiton 3. Julia Battersby 4. Simon Leadley5. Sharon Harth-Bryant6. Rita Robinson


physical and mental health care, hospitals and the community, as a DHB employee and a private practitioner, as a clinician, supervisor and professional leader. I currently work with adults who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder following sexual abuse. I love learning, have completed my Masters degree and I am now considering further postgraduate study. I enjoy sharing knowledge through presentations, especially when co-presenting with clients as this provides greater insights and empowers clients. My knowledge has been significantly enhanced by being an OTNZ-WNA president, council member and the WFOT delegate. In this time, I have been active in taking leadership roles, lobbying and engaging in WFOT led projects. I have firmly supported the inclusion of two WFOT delegates for New Zealand Aotearoa and led the discussions with WFOT regarding this initiative. If re-elected I will continue to promote the needs of our profession in New Zealand Aotearoa. I will draw from my experience in leadership roles, follow the wairua (spirit) of the Treaty Relationship Governance Model and in partnership with the council, association staff and mematanga (membership) incorporate the values underpinning OTNZ-WNA, with the ultimate vision of occupational therapy (being) accessible and valued by all (OTNZ-WNA). Ngā mihi

One nomination received for the positon of WFOT delegate tangata whenua.

Isla Emery-WhittingtonKo Tainui te waka

Ko Kakepuku o Kahurere te maunga

Ko Waipa te awa

Ko Te Kopua te marae

Ko Ngāti Unu, Ngāti Kahupungapunga nga hapu

Ko Ngāti Maniapoto te iwi

Ko Isla Emery-Whittington tenei e mihi atu. E nga tini waka, tena tatou katoa.

Our whānau lives in Manurewa, South Auckland near where I grew up. I have worked primarily in mental health and addictions sector in District Health Boards, Non-Government Organisations and iwi health organisations across Auckland and in the United Kingdom. My doctoral research, which is about Decolonising Occupation is based at SHORE Whariki Research Centre, Massey University. The study is a theoretical and philosophical journey exploring a Kaupapa Māori theory of mahi.My governance skills and experience have developed on council (prior to adoption of new governance structure) and in education, hāpu, community organisations and committees. Experience in audit and accreditation in the tertiary education sector and health organisations will contribute to those aspects of the WFOT roles.

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It is exciting that OTNZ-WNA established the Tangata Whenua WFOT position in the spirit of Treaty partnership ensuring that it is structured to work hand in hand with the existing Tangata Tiriti WFOT position. While inspirational, the role is a vital necessity, as it gives hope, voice, and potential structure for indigenous occupational therapists global and national collaborations. Importantly, this role provides a platform to showcase and practice kaitiakitanga (indigenous guardianship) and rangatiratanga (leadership and service). As practitioners of many kawa and tikanga, Māori kaiwhakaora ngangahau (occupational therapists) have epistemological advantage which makes global cooperation, connection and collaboration a natural next step.As an active contributor in marae, hapu and iwi spaces I believe I have the necessary grounding and connections required of kaitiaki (trustees/guardians) that walk in global indigenous lands. I respectfully request Māori kaiwhakaora ngangahau to consider my nomination to this role.Mauri ora tatou.


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Notice of Appointment of Proxy for:

I, Being a full*/life/honorary life member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (Inc), hereby authorise:

Also a full/life/honorary life member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (Inc), to exercise a proxy vote on my behalf at the Associations AGM being held at the Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland on Tuesday 24 September, 2019.

Please note that there is no limit to the number of proxy votes a Full*/Life/Honorary life member attending the Annual General Meeting can hold.

However a quorum must be achieved first for the vote to be counted.

*Full member includes the following memberships: Full, Proportional, First Professional year and Minor Proportional member.

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