Eve’s journey with cochlear implants has led her to confident independence at university.
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Eve

A father who once said no to cochlear implants finds new opportunity and connection after watching his daughter thrive with hers.

Ryan and Emjai

After losing his ability to hear and teach, artist Mark Adams found hope, sound and renewed purpose through cochlear implant technology.

Mark

When Sam Dannenberg moved from Alaska to Christchurch at age 16, he had no idea that cochlear implants would transform not just his hearing, but his entire career path.

Sam

From an unexpected newborn screening result to a thriving toddler, Evan’s cochlear implant journey shows what early support and technology can make possible.

Evan

With the wonderful support of my counsellor, hearing therapist, audiologist, hearing association, family, friends, work colleagues, technology, and those others who deal with a hearing loss, I am now striving to live my life to the fullest, says Wanda

Wanda

Josef and Ashleigh are grateful for all the support they have received, and they reflect now on how Fynley’s first year involved a whirlwind of change that was overwhelming at times.

Fynley

Speaking to groups and presenting training sessions at work again are huge milestones for Sally Blondell after her cochlear implant was switched on earlier in 2024.

Sally

In June 2025, Pam became a member of the SCIP whānau after receiving her cochlear implant. She shared with us how things have been going since the surgery.

Pam

Medical student Eva Bergler is a trailblazer in her profession and in the ultra-marathons she undertakes in her leisure time. Her cochlear implants have opened doors for her career pathways.

Eva