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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...

The Stichbury Bidwill Centre opens

Former New Zealand cricketing legend Lance Cairns talked about the life-changing impact of having a cochlear implant when he spoke at the...

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...

We are welcoming adults to our programme

We’re excited to be welcoming adults with cochlear implants to our new centre in January 2018. The Hearing House has been providing cochl...

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...

A sporting chance - Jaydeep Patel

Having cochlear implants means more than being able to hear for Jaydeep Patel. It means he can fully take part in life and everything tha...

Success on the dance floor - Thomas McClintock

Good posture, balance, co-ordination, flexibility, strength and stage-presence are among the skills needed to be a successful ballet danc...

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