WBS works with various organisations withing the community. Below is a
list of groups and Government bodies with whom we have formed working
relationships and linkages.
Ministry of Health: For Policy advice and Ministry of Health requirements and guidelines.
NZ Burn Support National Body: For co-operation on some projects, plans, conferences etc.
ACC: For sharing ideas and assisting with claims etc.
NZ Fire Service: For co-ordination of fire prevention/disaster plans and programmes.
Schools: By maintaining a register and inviting individual schools to participate in our Schools Burn Prevention Programmes.
Polytechnics: To offer lectures on burn prevention and insight
into burn survivors experiences.
Nursing and Occupational Therapy Staff: Assisting with and
participating in classes and training opportunities.
St Johns: Providing training and advice on procedures etc.
Red Cross: Providing training and advice on procedures etc.
Hospital Health Services: Mutual provision of information and advice on Community Health and burn prevention.
Community Health Providers: Assisting with prevention and support for burn survivors.
Maori Service Providers: Providing advice and training on preventable burn related accidents, home safety etc.
Education Authorities & Advisors: Providing training and advice on burn issues.
Plunket: Providing advice and training on preventable burn related accidents, home safety, and provision of educational materials.
Kiririroa Marae: Working together with 'at risk" children and families.
Other Prevention Providers: Providing advice and training on preventable burn related accidents, home safety etc.
NZ Police, Workbridge: Working jointly on training of staff.
Other primary health Practitioners: Providing and participationg
in training sessions.
Health Clinics: Providing advice, training, help and assistance.