New Zealand Society For Music Therapy Incorporated

NZSMT is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to benefit the community provision of services to:

(a) raise awareness and understanding of music therapy;

(b) advance the provision of music therapy to all who will benefit from these services;

(c) maintain standards of ethical practice to protect the safety of all clients;

(d) advance research of music therapy in a range of settings, including the health and education sectors;

(e) provide funding for study, research and activities that aim to advance the provision of music therapy in specific areas where there is an identified need;

(f) develop relationships with relevant stakeholders;

(g) contribute to the advancement of hauora Maori; and

(h) have a commitment to honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi.