The objects of the Association are to encourage and promote the development and conduct of health services research, in order to promote improved health services delivery and improved health; and in particular to:

• Promote the development of sustainable capacity in the field of health services research;
• Facilitate and promote communication and collegiality among researchers engaged in health services research;
• Facilitate and promote the regular exchange of views across researchers and policymakers, managers, clinicians and other interested parties;
• Promote the education and development of researchers and others working in health services research;
• Encourage the development of strategically important research;
• Promote excellence in health services research.
• Advocate for appropriate levels of funding for health services research in Australia and New Zealand.