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Our Programmes

From classrooms to retirement villages, from sports fields to community halls — hearing inclusion is needed at every stage of life.

Our work meets people where they are. Whether supporting students in schools, strengthening inclusion in sport, partnering with Pasifika communities, or working alongside retirement villages, the goal remains consistent: helping people stay connected, confident, and able to participate fully.

Explore the initiatives creating meaningful change across Aotearoa.

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Schools

Our Schools programme helps young people build safe listening habits and identify hearing concerns early. We work with educators to protect hearing health from early years through adolescence.

Find out about our work in schools

Workplaces

Our Workplace programmes help organisations create inclusive environments through Deaf awareness workshops and the Hearing Accredited Workplace Programme so teams can build communication skills and improve accessibility.

Explore workplace education

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Retirement Villages

Our Retirement Village Programme brings hearing support into communities. Through free checks, education sessions and audiologist presentations, we help residents stay connected.

Explore how you can get involved

Sports

Game On! helps sports clubs create inclusive environments through workshops. Teams learn communication strategies, basic NZSL and build confidence supporting participants, strengthening awareness and connection.

Find out more about Game On!

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Pasifika Community

The Pasifika Community Programme works alongside Pacific communities to strengthen hearing health and access to support. Delivered in trusted settings, it provides free screenings, education and whānau-centred guidance.

Learn about the Pasifika programme

How Our Programmes Connect

Each initiative contributes to a broader, coordinated approach — shaping environments where Deaf and hard of hearing people are understood and supported throughout their lives.

To understand how this work aligns with our long-term priorities and future direction:

Explore our 2026 Roadmap

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