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For Amelia Stewart, her cochlear implant has not only opened up a world of sound, it’s given her the confidence to fulfill her dream of moving overseas.

Claire Wang is a bright and happy 9-year-old who loves drawing, watching TV, playing with her 4-year-old brother and playing music on the piano.

Johran is a vivacious child with loads of personality. He’s a keen soccer player in the winter, does flips and tricks on the trampoline, and learns the drums, which he plays with his feet.

Christine has just graduated from Open Polytechnic Te Pukenga with a Bachelor of Applied Science, and is looking forward to working in the community, sharing her skills and passion for wellness in the workplace.

Receiving a cochlear implant isn’t simply about hearing. For some people, like Kara Johnson of Feilding, the impact of the surgery is about self-confidence, independence, and, ultimately, empowerment.

The biggest joy that a cochlear implant has brought for Andrew King is the ability to multi-task in conversations with his family.

The Earl family Nicola, Tony, Olivia, Benji and Sadie are the Earl family of New Plymouth, in Taranaki.

Bruce received his cochlear implant on 16 November, 2021, a day he will always remember. He had been on the waiting list for the surgery for three years.

Liam Melvin is brimming with enthusiasm and very outgoing. He’s a positive young 16-year-old who enjoys learning, loves being a part of the IT crew at his school Wellington College and participates in the Halberg Games when he can.

Ally Prasitdamrong has begun her university studies, and she’s inspired to be a speech and language therapist because of the help she received.