NEWS
- Registrations now open for ANZSPM Aotearoa Palliative MDT Retreat on 5-7 March 2021
- ANZSPM Christmas message
- ANZSPM joint media release: Misinformation about palliative care dangerous in euthanasia debate
- ANZSPM welcomes new CEO
- ANZSPM 2020 Virtual Conference - registrations now open!
- ANZSPM Guidance documents - Palliative Care and COVID-19
- Opinion Piece 1: Playing our part: The importance of practicing compassionate care for all
- ANZSPM collection of resources on COVID-19 and palliative care available now
- Statement on Coronavirus COVID-19 - Palliative Care Australia
ANZSPM Aotearoa Committee
ANZSPM held its Annual Business Meeting of New Zealand-based members on Friday 28 June 2019 during the ANZSPM Aotearoa Annual Education Update in Queenstown. At the meeting, members welcomed back continuing ANZSPM Aotearoa Committee Members:
- Rachel Wiseman (Chair)
- Vicki Jones (Vice-Chair)
- Jane Greville (Treasurer)
- Catherine D'Souza (Secretary)
- Moira Cunningham (Committee Member)
- Dean Fourie (Committee Member)
- Dianne Murphy (Coopted Trainee Representative)
ANZSPM members also farewelled Amanda Sommerfeldt, who retired at the meeting. Rachel Wiseman thanked Amanda on behalf of members for her nearly 3 years of service after being appointed in October 2016.
The Aotearoa Committee also welcomed a new committee member, Helen Atkinson, on 29 June. Helen is a general practitioner with a special interest in palliative care, currently working in Auckland.