Extracts from 'Moving On: A History of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapy 1973-1999' by Jo Scrymgeour. In 2000 Jo was commissioned by the NZSP to produce the book which followed on from Enid Anderson's earlier history of the Society (titled 'New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists: Golden Jubilee 1923-1973'). Jo has kindly agreed to including the original text files for the book here.
Mentions of the public sector in the Journal of Physiotherapy 1973 -1998. Read more
Mentions of the public sector in the NZSP Annual Reports 1973 -1998. Read more
Mentions of the public sector in the NZSP Newsletter 1973 -1998. Read more
The Hospital Amendment Bill came into force on 23-10-81 - From this the Minister required nominees to represent physiotherapists in negotiations. Read more
Through 1993 Robin assisted the co-ordination of a Working Party of hospital physiotherapists, the aim of which was to come up with a national set of criteria for “Senior/Clinical Specialist” positions for hospital employed physiotherapists. Read more