We are pleased to share that our Board Chair Mr. David Kent has been honoured as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours 2025 for his services to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Mr. Kent is widely respected due to decades of volunteering advocacy work…
Welcome to the last Newsletter for 2024 which is now available for viewing and download. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the SCIP! If you would like to read the newsletter in full screen mode, please navigate to the X icon below the newsletter.
A PDF copy of this announcement can be downloaded here. Christmas and New Year Hours 2024-25 Our offices will close at 5.00pm on Friday , 20th December 2024 and will re-open at 8.30am on Monday, 6th January 2025. Some restricted services are available week days during office closure, except for public holidays. Friday 20 December…
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 having a cochlear implant doesn’t have to limit your travel plans? Whether you’re heading away for a weekend, exploring New Zealand, or embarking on an overseas adventure, travelling with a cochlear implant can be straightforward with a little preparation. Many people have questions about airport security, scanners, and travelling with hearing…
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 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 take…