Who We Are:

The Early Intervention Association of Aotearoa, New Zealand provides a professional body for early intervention practitioners. Established in 1998 the Association operates as a charitable Trust. The Association has developed a National Code of Ethics, provides strong advocacy at national level and opportunities for professional learning and development.

​EIAANZ membership is open to early interventionists from all sectors of the community, tertiary students, and other professionals who have a keen interest in early childhood intervention

Our Objectives
Our objectives include;
  • Working to ensure all Early Intervention Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand is reflective of the Treaty of Waitangi.
  • Encouraging excellence and best safe practice in the provision of early intervention.
  • Providing a national forum for sharing information, philosophies and practices concerning best practice in the provision of early intervention.
  • Raising community awareness at a national level of the nature, role and importance of early intervention for infants and young children with, or at risk of, developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
  • Establishing links with other national and international early intervention associations throughout New Zealand and the world.
  • Acting as a national advocate for early intervention in encouraging government commitment to provide adequate funding and equitable availability of services throughout New Zealand.
  • Providing representation to appropriate government policy making and working parties relating to early intervention, including contributing to the identification of barriers to the provision and receipt of early intervention.
  • Providing opportunities for professional learning and development to those involved in early intervention.
  • Providing relevant information and research to families and practitioners in the field of early intervention and other associated professions.
  • Enhancing the cultural competence of early intervention practitioners.
  • Seeking funding for Trust activities in order to benefit practising early interventionists.