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We believe that experience of hearing loss should be visible and understood in New Zealand.
That's why we are working hard to raise awareness for the everyday experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing Kiwis.
All of our events focus on creating a more inclusive and accessible society that recognises the needs of our Deaf and hard of hearing community.
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is celebrated annually on the 3rd March to raise awareness of preventable hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care around the world.
The World Health Organization’s theme for World Hearing Day 2023 is: Ear and hearing care for all!
We will be supporting WHO to highlight the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care, as an essential component of universal health coverage.
This day also marks the launch of WHO’s new training manual - Primary ear and hearing care training manual for health workers and general practitioners. This essential manual will be accompanied with trainer’s handbook and other community resources.
Find out more here.
Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing Awareness Month is all about putting a spotlight on hearing health and raising awareness for the experiences of the 880,000+ New Zealanders who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Every year organisations around New Zealand come together in March to celebrate Hearing Awareness Month. Kicking off with World Hearing Day on the 3rd of March, there are plenty of ways you can get involved.
Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to receive the latest updates on Hearing Awareness Month 2023.
Check our awareness events and activities for March 2023 below.
Listen Up 2023
Proudly sponsored by Auckland Transport, our Venue Partner, and Triton Hearing, our Hearing Accredited Partner.
Access Matters: From Access Denied to Access Enabled.
On World Hearing Day, the Listen Up Conference 2023 shines a light on accessibility for your Deaf or hard of hearing employees and customers.
With one in six New Zealanders living with hearing loss - accessibility isn’t just an option.
What is the cost of denying access through a lack of accommodation? What are the accessibility strategies you can put in place in your workplace to enable and empower?
Join us to discover how to transform your workplace into one that enables Deaf and hard of hearing employees and customers.
NZSL Week
Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language!
Each year we come together in May to celebrate New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)! As one of New Zealand's two official languages through the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006, we want to recognise and raise awareness for this beautiful language.
As more New Zealanders learn to sign, the more accessible and inclusive our society will become.
In 2022, the theme of New Zealand Sign Language Week was "Essential". NZSL is essential for Deaf people in education, health, workplaces, and to be able to participate equally in society.
To find out more about NZSL Week 2023, head to https://nzslweek.org.nz/.
Take 30
Join the Challenge!
We are inviting you to step into the shoes of someone with hearing loss for 30 minutes.
It’s a chance for everyone to learn new skills, and to become more aware of the barriers people who are Deaf or hard of hearing may face in everyday conversations, and how to overcome them.
Gather your workmates or a group of friends for a morning tea or lunch, and begin the Take 30 challenge. We provide everything you need to run the event, just bring the people and the cupcakes!
Ear and hearing care for all!
Let’s make it a reality.
#worldhearingday #hearingcare
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Ear and hearing problems are among the most common problems encountered in the community.
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Over 60% of these can be identified and addressed at the primary level of care.
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Integration of ear and hearing care into primary care services is possible through training and capacity building at this level.
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Such integration will benefit people and help countries move towards the goal of universal health coverage.
What you'll learn
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Understand how a lack of access can create costly barriers in your organisation.
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Learn new communication skills that support your valued team members and customers who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
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Discover accessibility strategies you can put into practice now.
Join us
Whether you are looking for ways to enhance accessibility in your organisation or are Deaf or hard of hearing and want to connect with the community, Listen Up 2023 promises to be an educational and inspirational day.
What is included?
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Back by popular demand, Hillary Barry will be our conference MC for the day.
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Hear from a panel of exceptional speakers who have made accessibility a priority in their own organisations.
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Learn from industry leaders, like Auckland Transport, who are transforming their services to support people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
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Take part in an interactive New Zealand Sign Language workshop provided by an NZSL expert.
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Free hearing screenings are available to attendees.
Check out Team NFDHH and friends giving the challenge a go!
For some of us, it's our first time signing! Awesome work!
1) Film yourself signing about your pet.
2) Post it to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag: #NZSLChallenge
Don't forget to tag us or email your video to: josiah.peipi@nfdhh.org.nz
Hearing loss can significantly impact someone's life 24/7
Take 30 to gain insights into some of the everyday challenges they face.
If you require any assistance, please get in touch: enquiries@nfdhh.org.nz
Apply for a grant or scholarship this March
Are you seeking a scholarship to further your education?
Are you organising an inspiring community event?
Or do you require financial support to purchase new hearing aids?
This Hearing Awareness Month, we are offering five grants that are open to New Zealanders who are Deaf or hard of hearing and hearing able people working in the Deaf and hearing sector.
Learn more here.
Listen Up Conference
Access Matters: From Access Denied to Access Enabled.
On World Hearing Day, the Listen Up Conference 2023 shines a light on accessibility for your Deaf or hard of hearing employees and customers.
With one in six New Zealanders living with hearing loss - accessibility isn’t just an option. What is the cost of denying access through a lack of accommodation? What are the accessibility strategies you can put in place in your organisation to enable and empower?
Join us to discover how to transform your workplace into one that enables Deaf and hard of hearing employees and customers.
Hearing Screening
This March, we’ll be busy screening hearing at schools and in workplaces as part of our efforts to ensure Kiwis receive the hearing healthcare they need and are aware of the importance of looking after their hearing.
Learn more about our Hearing Screening Programme in schools here.
Learn more about our Hearing Screening Programme in work and hearing health workshops here.
Check your hearing this March, with Triton Hearing’s Big Hearing Check.
Every online test completed in the month of March raises $1. All the proceeds go towards our Hearing Screening Programme in secondary schools.
Check your hearing here.
Awareness Workshops
Book an Awareness Workshop for your organisation this Hearing Awareness Month to help raise awareness for the 1 in 6 Kiwis who are Deaf or hard of hearing. These workshops provide opportunities to learn some basic NZSL, gain new insights into some of the experiences of being Deaf or hard of hearing and provide practical solutions to support employees and customers with hearing loss.
We have 8 workshops to choose from.
Learn more here.
Community Stories
We’ll be sharing stories from our community throughout March. Hear from Kiwis of all ages who are going through their own hearing loss journey.
We’ll also share stories from innovative “Hearoes”, Kiwis who are making a difference for the Deaf and hard of hearing community by breaking down barriers and creating some amazing accessiblity solutions.
Learn more here.
Take part in an NZSL challenge
As one of New Zealand's two official languages, we want to recognise and raise awareness for this beautiful language.
Throughout the month of March, you’ll have the opportunity to join in and have fun with our NZSL challenges. We’ll also be sharing a range of helpful educational resources you can access to advance your learning.
Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest updates about our NZSL challenges.
