Related websites
Hearing Therapy Services
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services is a national service funded by the Ministry of Health. We provide a free, independent service to NZ citizens and permanent residents aged 16 years and over.
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand
Deaf Aotearoa offers education programmes, employment support and access to information and services for the Deaf and hearing impaired.
Hearing Association of New Zealand
Free advice, information and support for people with hearing loss or tinnitus.
National Foundation for the Deaf
The Foundation supports New Zealanders with hearing loss and encourages hearing preservation.
NZ Federation for Deaf Children Inc
Providing support, information and networking opportunities for parents of Deaf children, as well as help for children.
Auckland Parents of Deaf Children
A parent-run group supporting families with a child with hearing loss.
Hearing loss
If you or your child has hearing loss, find out how to catch it early and what services are out there to help.
Does your child have difficulty hearing? – Video in New Zealand Sign Language
Are you deaf or do you find it difficult to hear? – Video in New Zealand Sign Language
Downloads
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – English version (pdf, 207 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Cook Island Māori version (pdf, 249 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Samoan version (pdf, 255 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Tongan version (pdf, 222 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – English version (pdf, 349 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Cook Island Māori version (pdf, 196 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Samoan version (pdf, 194 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Tongan version (pdf, 192 KB)
In this section
- If you think you or your child has hearing loss, it’s important to get help early. Find out what the symptoms of hearing loss are. Read more
- If your child has a hearing loss, finding it early is good for their language, learning and social development. Find out about the free hearing checks available for your child. Read more
- If you or your child is Deaf or has hearing loss, find out what services are available to help. Read more
Downloads
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – English version (pdf, 207 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Cook Island Māori version (pdf, 249 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Samoan version (pdf, 255 KB)
- Does Your Child Have Difficulty Hearing? – Tongan version (pdf, 222 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – English version (pdf, 349 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Cook Island Māori version (pdf, 196 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Samoan version (pdf, 194 KB)
- Are You Deaf or Do You Find it Difficult to Hear? – Tongan version (pdf, 192 KB)
Resources

Guide to Getting Hearing Aids: Hearing Aid Funding Scheme
A Ministry of Health publication

Guide to Getting Hearing Aids: Hearing Aid Subsidy Scheme
A Ministry of Health publication
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Page last updated: 20 February 2013

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