Did you know that there are devices available that may help you hear better in different situations? Even though our cochlear implants make listening and hearing easier daily sometimes we need a wee boost to help us stay involved in our surroundings. That might be something that helps us hear better at work, at concerts…
Some people who have a cochlear implant choose to get a Medical ID bracelet. These have often been recommended to people with CIs in the past – mainly due to the potential risks involved in having an MRI or surgical diathermy without the correct precautions. These days it’s more a case of personal choice as…
Getting a CI is most often a wonderful yet overwhelming experience. Sometimes it can be hard to explain what you are going through to your colleagues and loved ones. Here are some tips for you to think about next time you are feeling lost for words! When it comes to explaining the actual process i.e…
In the past people with cochlear implants were told to forget about music – that it was impossible to enjoy music with ‘electronic’ hearing. While it can be challenging to enjoy music with CIs to start with, it is well worth putting the work in if you want to regain the ability to find joy…
Every year, with the support of our partner Forsyth Barr, the Southern Hearing Charitable Trust awards a $5000 scholarship to a cochlear implant recipient about to enter tertiary education. This year, a huge congratulations to the Southern Hearing Charitable Trust (SHCT) Scholarship Award Winner Jessica Haigh. Jessica is studying a Diploma in Scenic Construction &…
Farewell and thank you to long-serving SCIP Clinical Manager Jill Mustard After an interesting and fulfilling career, SCIP’s longest serving employee, Clinical Manager Jill Mustard, is retiring soon. A mantra Jill has followed in her career, and one she recommends to everyone, is to say “yes” to opportunities that present themselves in life. For her…
Two SCIP patients were great advocates for this life-changing technology in the media for International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25. Dr Amanda Kvalsvig was an amazing ambassador for cochlear implants during an interview with Jim Mora on his Sunday show on Radio New Zealand. The link to the interview is on RNZ’s website and…
International Cochlear Implant Day is truly something to celebrate here in Aotearoa. Join us today (25 February) as we celebrate cochlear implants and their ability to give people access to the sounds of life. Each year the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme is funded by the Government to provide implants for 60 profoundly deaf adults and…
Talented sportsman Finn Diphoorn is proving that a cochlear implant is no barrier to achieving his goals and living life to its fullest. As the 2023 recipient of the Southern Hearing Charitable Trust Scholarship, sponsored by Forsyth Barr, Finn is honoured to put the funds towards his tertiary studies. Finn lives in Napier and is…
On September 21, we held our 20th Anniversary Charity Auction at Rydges Latimer in Christchurch. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and the business and organisations who donated items for our auction. Together, we raised $53,850 with all proceeds going towards our regional outreach clinics, to ensure our services are accessible for all…