Earlier this month, we were delighted to bring our kiritaki/clients and whānau together for a special Matariki celebration at The Hearing House. Joined by members of Deaf Aotearoa, it was a great opportunity to pause, reflect and connect in the spirit of the Māori New Year. From the moment people arrived, there was a strong sense of connection, warmth and aroha. Through kōrero, waiata and shared moments, we were reminded of the importance of coming together and acknowledging

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led you into audiology? Tasi: My background is in population health, so I naturally take a broader view of how our society and the systems within it are set up in ways that mean some groups of people have greater opportunities to thrive than others. I still strongly believe in creating change at that level, but it became exhausting not being able to see that change happen quickly enough. Audiology provided me with a prac

We were delighted to be part of a social work event at Unitec recently, where our audiologist Caroline Selvaratnam shared insights into our mahi and the impact of social work student placements within our organisation.​ ​Caroline spoke about the partnership between The Hearing House and Unitec, and how social work student placements provide valuable opportunities for students to gain practical experience while contributing to the support we provide for kiritaki/clients and wh

For nearly four years, Tara Barr has been a vital member of The Hearing House team, helping ensure that kiritaki/clients, clinicians and communities receive the support they need behind the scenes. As Clinical Administration Team Lead, Tara combines organisation, problem-solving and a passion for helping others to keep a wide range of services running smoothly. Tara was drawn to The Hearing House because of the opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation that makes

A special piece of Aotearoa New Zealand was recently shared on the global stage at the 7th International Conference on Family-Centred Early Intervention (FCEI) in Austria. A breakout session titled “Bringing Sign Language Out of the Shadows: Collaborative Pathways to Inclusive Early Intervention in Aotearoa” highlighted how services here are evolving to better support Deaf and hard of hearing children and their whānau. Historically, families have often been presented with a b

As CMV Awareness Month draws to a close today, RNZ has featured news of a feasibility study to introduce routine checks for congenital cytomegalovirus currently underway at the University of Auckland, led by our clinical director, Holly Teagle.​ Hearing House parent and CMV awareness advocate Sarah Percy talks about her family's experiences of living with congenital CMV after her daughter Camden was diagnosed with single-sided deafness as a result of the virus. ​ Listen here:

When Faye Ketu looks back on the past two years, she describes it as an "unexpected journey". It’s been one filled with challenges she never saw coming, but also incredible opportunities she never imagined possible. For more than 25 years, Faye managed her hearing differences with hearing aids. As a nurse, she spent years working on contracts across Outback Australia, adapting as her hearing changed and expecting that she would simply continue upgrading her hearing aids when

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background (e.g. what and where you studied) and what led you to become an audiologist? Bri: I completed my Bachelor of Science and Master of Audiology at The University of Auckland. I was drawn to audiology because it combines healthcare, technology, and working closely with people and their whānau. I was particularly interested in the impact early intervention has on communication, education, and overall quality of life. This includes acc

“My name is Catherine Wolicki. I am 69 years old, a retired registered nurse, originally from England and now living in New Zealand. I emigrated here in 1998 and am married to Ross. Between us we have a blended family of four daughters – but most of my family is in the UK. I’m going back there for my 70th birthday with my own daughter, Katie, in November and I can’t wait. “I was born deaf and have worn hearing aids since I was five years old. Growing up in England with hearin