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National Campaigns

Throughout the year, we lead and support national campaigns that raise awareness about hearing health, accessibility, and inclusion across Aotearoa. These initiatives bring communities, organisations, and individuals together to learn, share knowledge, and take meaningful action.

From Hearing Awareness Month and World Hearing Day to New Zealand Sign Language Week and advocacy for a National Hearing Health Strategy, each campaign helps highlight the importance of communication, connection, and equitable access for Deaf and hard of hearing people.

This page is updated as new campaigns and initiatives emerge, so you can stay informed about the latest ways to learn, participate, and support positive change.

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National Hearing Health Strategy

We are helping lead the development of a National Hearing Health Strategy for Aotearoa, bringing together research and expertise from across the community and sector. 

Explore the strategy

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Hearing Awareness Month

Hearing Awareness Month, held each March in New Zealand, focuses on helping people better understand hearing health. We work with communities, schools and workplaces to promote information about hearing loss. 

See Our HAM highlights

Sign for Change

Take the pledge for Deaf inclusion. Learn 30 NZSL signs in 30 days and help make NZSL part of everyday life.

Register now

Three adults in a classroom practise the NZSL sign for “bathe” around a table with books and markers.
Deaf Aotearoa's NZSL Week graphic with the slogan An Aotearoa where anyone can sign anywhere.

NZSL Week

New Zealand Sign Language Week celebrates NZSL as one of Aotearoa’s three official languages and promotes awareness of Deaf communication. The week encourages people across the country to learn basic NZSL. 

Explore NZSL Week

World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day is a global awareness day held each year on 3 March, led by the World Health Organization. 

Learn about WHD

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Get Involved

If you’d like practical guidance on hearing health, communication, or accessibility:

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If you’d like to take action and support our work through a community challenge, event, or personal fundraiser:

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