Supporting Hearing, Connection, and Wellbeing in Pasifika Communities
The Pasifika Community Engagement Programme is a community-led initiative supporting Pacific families, elders, and whānau across Auckland and Waikato.
The programme provides free hearing checks, culturally grounded education, and trusted guidance in environments where Pacific communities already gather.
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Why This Programme Matters
Many Pasifika families face barriers to hearing support, including cost, transport, language and unfamiliarity with services. When hearing changes go unmanaged, they can affect communication, wellbeing and connection within whānau and community life.
What The Programme Offers
The programme offers free hearing screenings in trusted community spaces, culturally relevant hearing health education, and whānau-centred guidance to help families understand next steps and access the hearing support they may need.
Early Impact
Even in early delivery, we are seeing strong engagement.
- 15 community-based hearing screenings delivered
- 186 Pasifika elders and whānau supported
- 82% of participants had concerns with hearing
How to Get Involved
If you are based in Auckland or Waikato and represent a:
- Pacific health provider
- Church or faith-based group
- Community or wellbeing organisation
You can register your interest to take part in the Pasifika Community Engagement Programme. Once registered, our team will connect with you to understand your community, discuss local needs & explore how delivery could work in your setting.
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Register Your Interest
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Thank you for registering interest, a member of our staff will get in touch with you shortly.
Community Voices
"We deeply value the alofa, care, and expertise DHHF has brought into our space. Their respectful and inclusive approach has made a meaningful impact, and we are excited about the programme’s planned expansion to further extend its reach and benefit more Pacific families. found this quote in the letter of support."
— Pania Schwenke, National Manager Operations, Vaka TauTua
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Find More Support
Hearing Aid Fund
If you require hearing aids but cost is prohibitive, you can apply for a grant from the NFD Trust. Funding rounds open each year.
Workplace Hearing Awareness
We help organisations create hearing-aware and accessible workplaces through education, communication access initiatives, and accreditation.
Resources For Individuals & Families
If you or someone in your whānau would like practical guidance on hearing support, communication strategies, view our individual and family resources.
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