NFD has developed a Safe Sound Indicator (SSI) specially for the early childhood sector. The SSI provides a visual feedback tool for both children and educators, enabling children to identify and manage high noise exposure.
Donate to our SSI National Appeal
The concept for the SSI was conceived by Jamie Fenton of Taranaki, an Inglewood High School student, budding scientist and inventor, and recipient of the Young New Zealander of the Year Award 2011. Read about Jamie's achievements here.
Jamie was also interviewed by Radio New Zealand's Noelle McCarthy on 31 December 2010. Click here to listen to the interview.
The SSI is now available for purchase. Please contact Sara Huszak on 0800 867 446 or email sara.huszak@nfd.org.nz for further details.
The SSI prototype trial has been discussed in a NZ Doctor news article on 3 May 2010. Read the article here
The SSI has also featured in newspaper articles in the Auckland City Harbour News on 18 June 2010 read here and in the North Shore Times on 8 July 2010 read here (article supplied courtesy of the North Shore Times).
Read Dr Cathy Stephenson's (as seen on TV One's Good Morning programme) article dated 4 May 2010 about noise induced hearing loss caused by DIY activities, and what you can do to prevent it.
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