ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

When “life began” for Stephanie Dixon

A year ago Stephanie Dixon went from feeling like a fraud to feeling like her life had just begun. The 63-year-old’s hearing loss was a s...

Making the most of life

If you had to use just one word to sum up Kenneth Zhu it would be “determined”. And, if you had to use a word to describe his parents Jam...

Frustration turns to confidence thanks to cochlear implant

Kay Bloomfield-Bevin was 30 when she suddenly lost her hearing. But that wasn’t the only thing she lost. Her hearing loss affected her re...

Cochlear implants are life-changing for brothers

PHOTOS: EMMA FAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY When you first meet Pounamu and Kauri Hills there are two things that instantly stand out. The young broth...

Husband and wife have special cochlear implant bond

When inspiration took hold, Amanda Cameron rolled with it - literally. After watching footage of New Zealand para-cyclist Phillipa Gray w...

It’s the simple things that mean the most - Sue Clayton

After always being “that deaf woman” she can now fully participate in social activities, talk to her children on the phone and listen to her

Cochlear Implant inventions earn trip to Austria - Olivia Strang

When Olivia Strang’s teacher said “boy, that girl can talk”, her mum couldn’t have been more delighted. The confident youngster is profou...

It’s all about the attitude - Brooke Robertson

Brooke Robertson says her “positive attitude” has made all the difference when it comes to adjusting to life with a cochlear implant. In ...

Excellent language skills ensure readiness for school - Henry Optican

Henry Optican’s language skills have put him in a fabulous position to get the most out of school. The five-year-old has a moderate to se...

I have something to say - Alison Winstanley

Alison Winstanley has a way with words. It is that talent with words that has earned her a plethora of speech and drama trophies and awar...

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