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Services

If you are concerned your ears may be blocked we offer free ear checks.

Pop in anytime during our open hours, our team will have a quick look in your ears and let you know if you need microsuction a microsuction appointment.

Hearing Check

Our friendly team will check your hearing and advise you on your next step.

Ear Wax Microsution

Ears feeling blocked?

Our team will use microsuction to clear wax and other debris from your ears.

Over the counter

Hearing aids

Vibe Hearing Aids are designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. 

Our trained staff will help you decide if an OTC hearing aid is right for you. 

We will never use Telemarketers or 'cold-calling' tactics to members of the public or any other organisation to promote and demand support for our services. We believe trust and respect is earned by focusing on building genuine relationships through transparent information and reputation.

All donations received are allocated directly to designated projects, programmes and community initiatives. This ensures that every contribution goes straight to the intended mission and creates meaningful impact.

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We are not affiliated, associated, endorsed by, or in any way connected with a company called "HearwellNZ", which sells low-cost hearing aids through its website.

HearwellNZ operates out of Canada and has been reported by multiple customers as taking payment without delivering the promised products or services.
Wellington Hearing Association works only with reputable hearing care providers and suppliers that meet appropriate professional and ethical standards.

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Hearing loss is a very misunderstood disability!

The Big D are people that are profoundly deaf and usually use sign language.

Hearing loss is the little d.

If you are an artist with hearing loss you qualify to apply!!!

Toi Aro d/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency

Call for applications

Applications are now open for the 2026 Toi Aro d/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency.

This 8-week, part-time residency provides one d/Deaf and/or disabled artist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) with dedicated time, space and support to develop new work or extend their existing artistic practice.

Key dates

  • Residency: 26 October – 20 December 2026

  • Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 15 September 2026

  • Successful artist notified and announced: 7 October 2026

What the residency offers

The successful artist will receive:

  • A dedicated studio space to develop their artwork

  • A $3,750 stipend before tax

  • Access to a paid interpreter, mentor, companion or other support person of your choice

  • An opportunity at the end of the residency to present a work-in-progress showing of the work to invited guests

Who can apply?

This opportunity is open to one artist who:

  • Is d/Deaf or disabled, or identifies as having a disability or impairment

  • Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

  • Is currently residing in the Wellington Region

  • Intends to live in New Zealand for at least one year after completing the residency

What we're looking for

We are interested in projects that:

  • Explore a new idea or expand on your existing work

  • Extend or develop your artistic practice

  • Provide an opportunity for you to experiment, research or develop new work

You don't need an arts degree to apply, but you should have an existing artistic practice.

Suitable practices may include:

  • Writing

  • Drawing and painting

  • Sculpture

  • Printmaking

  • Textiles

  • Mixed media

  • Photography

  • Film and video

This residency is not suitable for

  • Performing arts

  • Theatre rehearsals

  • Live music

  • Very large-scale works

How to apply

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Full application information, including how to apply, is available on the Toi Aro website.

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https://www.toiaro.nz/residencies

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