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For nearly 30 years, Sue has supported others through her local hearing-impaired group — all while navigating her own hearing journey.
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After meningitis left her deaf, a cochlear implant helped Cathy reconnect with the sounds of life.
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After recognising the life-changing impact of his second implant, Harley built a successful career, overcame challenges, and is now preparing to welcome his first child.
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Eve’s journey with cochlear implants has led her to confident independence at university.
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A father who once said no to cochlear implants finds new opportunity and connection after watching his daughter thrive with hers.

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

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.

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

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

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.