Deafness support

Deafness support

  • Support services and information for people affected by deafness and their family/whānau.
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Deaf Aotearoa(external link)(external link)
Phone 0800 33 23 22, freetext 8223, email [email protected]. A national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand.

First Signs(external link)(external link)
Phone 0800 33 23 22 or email [email protected]. Provides through a mix of home visits and web-based support from Deaf Aotearoa Facilitators.

The National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing NZ(external link)(external link)
Phone 0800 867 446 or 09 307 2922, or email [email protected]. An established and trusted charity that advocates for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Provides online forums, links to support services and organisations, financial aid opportunities, information about your rights, events, education and prevention advice, personal stories and more.

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