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Support Groups

Psoriasis Association of New Zealand Inc.

OUR ASSOCIATION

The Psoriasis Association, charitable status, was set up to provide funding and an information base to link all support groups. Our organisation is run by non paid volunteers. Our funding is obtained from grants, donations, fundraising and subscriptions (local groups). We receive no government funding.

OUR SERVICES

  • We have an extensive information base and ongoing information from overseas available to members.
  • Pamphlets/booklets on various aspects of psoriasis are available on order.
  • GP enquiries are more than welcome.
  • We would expect any person requiring ongoing information to become a member of one of our support groups.

OUR AIM

  • Educate sufferers about the complaint and available treatments.
  • Educate the general public to remove the underserved stigma attached to skin conditions.
  • Encourage research into the causes, treatments and eventual cures.
  • Distribute available information on psoriasis.
  • Support sufferers, their families and associates.
  • Provide social interaction for members.
  • Assist in providing treatment facilities.
  • Maintain contact with other psoriasis groups internationally.

CONTACT DETAILS

Psoriasis Association of New Zealand Inc.
PO Box 44007,
Lower Hutt, Wellington 6315
ph (04) 568 7139
fax (04) 569 4706 or (04) 568 7149
email psoriasis@xtra.co.nz

Regional Support Groups

Auckland
The Auckland Psoriasis Society Inc.
PO Box 96 073 Balmoral
Auckland 1003
Contact Ray Le Sueur
ph/fax (09) 818 3210
fax (09) 818 6170

New Plymouth
Contact Sheryl Clyma
ph (06) 751 3918

Carterton
Contact Elizabeth Hubbard
ph (06) 379 7041

Wellington
Contact Michael Oelsner
PO Box 44 007
Lower Hutt
Wellington 6315 
ph (04) 568 7139
fax (04) 568 7149
email psoriasis@xtra.co.nz
Contact Carolyn McGonnell
ph (04) 569 4705
fax (04) 569 4706

Invercargill
Contact Bev Perriam
ph (03) 216 8662
fax (03) 216 8762
email sthpsor@hyper.net.nz

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