Media Releases
26/11/25
Behavioural Specialists
& HIPs
Introduction
Behaviour Specialists and Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) come from backgrounds such as social work, occupational therapy, psychology, and other related fields. They work directly with patients in primary care or community settings.
APEX negotiates collective agreements covering behaviour specialists and HIPs at Explore and in Primary Health Organizations (PHOs).
Collective agreements
WellSouth HIPs Strike 2025
Primary care mental health professionals at WellSouth Primary Healthcare Organisation in Otago/Southland are on strike for 7 days after receiving an insulting 1% pay offer. Find more information below.
Press releases
Behavioural Specialists & HIPs delegates
Contact your Behavioural Specialist & HIP advocate
Use the form to send a message to your advocate, or contact them using the details below.