The Post Polio Support Society of NZ is an incorporated society dedicated to seeking support for people who have had poliomyelitis. It does this through information sharing and where possible, assistance to polio society members and their families, whether or not they are experiencing problems at present.

The Society’s Board of Management meets regularly either physically or by telephone conference, and the annual general meeting of members is held in September.

The Society's newsletter, Polio News, is published four times a year (March, May, August, November) and is sent to all members.

Aims

The aim of the Post Polio Support Society in New Zealand is to provide support for those who have had polio, and in particular

1. to collect and distribute information that will enable members to understand and moderate the changes occurring in their conditions;
2. to inform medical practitioners of the reality of post-polio syndrome and help update them on advances in research and treatment;
3. to work towards the establishment of assessment and treatment clinics for polio survivors and the establishment of at least one centre of excellence in New Zealand for the study and treatment of post-polio syndrome 
4. to encourage a level of immunisation that leads to the eradication of poliomyelitis in New Zealand and world-wide.

Polio Immunisation Statement

The risk of polio epidemics re-occurring in New Zealand increases while immunisation remains below optimal levels. Polio is only a plane ride away. Are all your family members immunised? If not, the crippling paralysis of polio could once again be a reality. The only prevention is vaccination. Act now with free immunisation.

The Post Polio Support Society of New Zealand (Inc) endorses current immunisation campaigns to protect the population against outbreaks of polio.

Board of Management

Back Row: Diane Mathews, Anne Mace, John Forbes

Front Row: Johanna Korrent, JB Munro, Ruth Hall, Edith Morris

At the AGM in August 2011 the Board of Management was re-elected with Edith Morris, Hamilton as President begins her 4rd year, Anne Mace, Auckland and Queenstown as new Vice-President, JB Munro as Secretary/Treasurer from Dunedin. The Board has Shirley Hazlewood (since resigned), Taranaki, Diane Mathews, Wellington, John Forbes, Hamilton, Ruth Hall, Christchurch, and a new member Johanna Korrent, Levin.

As each person takes up their responsibilities, the board’s goal is to be of service to the membership in whatever way they can: support by email or phone and group meetings, educational material by pamphlets and newsletters, and by lobbying for certain causes related to post polio syndrome. Increasing membership and media publicity is also a role of the board, as is helping to bring awareness for the need of continued  vaccination to prevent polio.    

Annual General Meeting and Conference

The Society holds its annual meeting around the second weekend in September.

Membership