Our 2023-24 Annual Report is now available. Shortly, we will send out a copy to our recipients and their families by email for those we hold email addresses for; for others, we will send a copy by post. You can also download a PDF copy here.
Do you have a cochlear implant and are about to enter tertiary education, training, or already studying? Then you could be eligible for a $5000 scholarship with the Southern Hearing Charitable Trust. Eligibility Criteria Permanent hearing loss using a cochlear implant Enrolled in a NZQA endorsed course, or trades training qualification High school leaver or…
The Southern Hearing Charitable Trust is holding its AGM on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 5.30 pm at its Milford Chambers rooms in Christchurch. Details can be found here.
Did you know that you can travel anywhere even when you have a cochlear implant? Travelling with the cochlear implant doesn’t need to be stressful. You can go anywhere as long as you put in a little bit of planning. Many people have questions about airport security, scanners, and other things that you might encounter…
Did you know that there are a couple of hacks to help you wear your face mask more easily? When you wear hearing aids or cochlear implant speech processors, things can get in quite a tangle when trying to put on a mask. This can result in damage to your precious hearing instruments and not…
Did you know that you should change the microphone covers on your Cochlear N speech processor every three months? Over time dust and debris can collect in your microphone covers affecting sound quality and ultimately affecting your hearing performance. In order to keep you hearing at your absolute best, it’s important that you do this…
Did you know you can use rechargeable and disposable batteries with your N Speech Processor? Rechargeable batteries are often used daily and are good if you want an easy solution and to save on waste and money. Disposable batteries are great though if you’re going to be away from power or you don’t want to…
Some of us are happy to be ‘ears off’ and just enjoy a quick dip without our cochlear implants but if you like or need to hear what’s going on around you while you take a swim, all of our manufacturers have different waterproofing options available depending on what type of processor you have. Here…
Did you know that where you decide to sit in a crowded or noisy room with a cochlear implant can impact on how much you can hear and understand? As part of learning to be assertive about your hearing loss, it is worth practising how to identify a good spot for you to sit so…
We are often asked if it’s safe to have different types of medical imaging done with a cochlear implant, and the answer is yes – but there are some things you need to know first. X-Ray and CT Scans Having an X-ray or a CT scan is safe and easy to do. We do recommend…