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April 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2023 which is now available for viewing and download.

Seeking Expressions of Interest for new Board members

The Southern Hearing Charitable Trust (SHCT) is the governing body and funding arm of the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP). SHCT is now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from people who are suitable and willing to be considered for appointment to our Board of Directors. All EOIs received will be confidential to the SCIP Chief…

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Important Advice for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

Kia ora koutou, Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and lost loved ones. We are aware that many people will be without power in the Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay regions, which will mean people will not be able to charge batteries for their speech processors. If this has affected…

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Important Update – Loud Shirt Day 2023 Postponed

Our hearts go out to everyone in the regions badly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Due to the national state of emergency and the recovery efforts that will follow in our communities, we have made the decision to postpone Loud Shirt Day 2023. Loud Shirt Day is a significant event for The Hearing House and the Southern…

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December 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to the last Newsletter for 2022 which is now available for viewing and download. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the SCIP!

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Christmas and New Year Hours 2022-23

A PDF copy of this announcement can be downloaded here. Christmas and New Year Hours 2022-23 SCIP offices in both Wellington and Christchurch will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 22nd December 2022. Both offices will re-open at 8.30am on Monday 9 January 2023. Some restricted services are available during office closure, except weekends and public…

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Southern Cochlear Implant Programme

July 21st

In celebration of NZ Wills week, we're sharing Anne's story who decided to leave a gift in her will to SCIP after receiving her cochlear implant and experiencing the life-changing benefits first-hand. Anne’s life is full of volunteering for her church and playing her beloved music for several aged care facilities in and around Geraldine. “The cochlear implant has given me back my life,” she says.Anne said that she has been offered such a generous gift that she wants to give back, so someone else can benefit from a cochlear implant.Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the many ways you can provide support to SCIP and help change someone's life. We will always be there for the ever-increasing number of people who rely on us through their hearing journey, but we need your help. By leaving a gift in your will, you will be leaving a lasting legacy that will make a real change in someone's life. If you'd like to know more, contact our Community Relationship Manager Belinda van der Monde belinda.vandermonde@scip.co.nz ... See MoreSee Less

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Southern Cochlear Implant Programme

July 20th

Not long after receiving her implant in 2021, Valerie visited her family in Wellington, which is when she realised she could hear everything at the dinner table. This was a huge contrast to past occasions when Valerie described being Deafblind at times leading to a deep sense of loneliness in a crowded room.“I consider myself very fortunate," she says. "It’s a very big privilege.”Read more of Valerie's story in SCIP's commemorative book Hear our stories – Celebrating 20 years.The book can be found via our website, and paper copies of the book are available from the programme at $20 inc GST by emailing: belinda.vandermonde@scip.co.nz.www.scip.co.nz/hear-our-stories ... See MoreSee Less

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Southern Cochlear Implant Programme

July 16th

This week is Wills Week, running until July 21st. Wills Week celebrates the power of your will to make a difference in the lives of your whanau, clubs, community causes or charities, such as SCIP. Creating a will doesn't have to be difficult or expensive—it usually takes about half an hour. This is your chance to say what you’d like to happen after you're gone, and it's priceless. Leaving a gift in your will is one of the many ways to provide financial support to SCIP and help give the life-changing gift of sound. Join Philanthropy New Zealand for the Wills Webinar - together with Public Trust they will emphasize the importance of having an up-to-date will. CE, Rahul Watson Govindan, will join the discussion to speak about the positive impact of legacy giving and explore various options for including a gift to a charity or not-for-profitFind the free Wills Webinar and more information at www.publictrust.co.nz/willsweek2024/Today marks the start of Wills Week, running until July 21st. Wills Week celebrates the power of your will to make a difference in the lives of your whanau, clubs, charities, or community causes. Creating a will doesn't have to be difficult or expensive—it usually takes about half an hour. This is your chance to say what you’d like to happen after you're gone, and it's priceless.Join us for the Wills Webinar, where Philanthropy New Zealand partners with Public Trust to emphasize the importance of having an up-to-date will. Our CE, Rahul Watson Govindan, will join the discussion to speak about the positive impact of legacy giving and explore various options for including a gift to a charity or not-for-profitFind the free Wills Webinar and more information at: www.publictrust.co.nz/willsweek2024/://www.publictrust.co.nz/willsweek2024/ ... See MoreSee Less

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