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About us and the services we provide

About the Hearing Association

Hearing Association, Wellington is a member of Hearing NZ, Te Kahui Rongo o Aotearoa  https://www.hearing.org.nz/

Our purpose is to advocate for and advance the interests and welfare of the hearing impaired in the Wellington region.

 

Our mission is to be the centre of prevention, education and rehabilitation for the hearing impaired.  We provide ear health services, awareness, advice and support on hearing loss prevention.

How we connect:

Our role includes education and awareness support in the community regarding ear health, hearing protection and hearing loss prevention.

Advocating for the challenges faced by our deaf and hearing-impaired community.

The services we provide include:  

  • Ear Wax Removal and Ear Checks performed by our qualified team of nurses. 

  • Mobile ear nurse clinics to local rest homes in Wellington.

  • Hearing tests are available here by appointment with Robin or Karen.

  • OTC VIBE Hearing Aids / fitting appointment. You can bring tests performed by your own audiologist or from Your Way Kia Roha.

  • We stock batteries, wax filters and dry caps.

  • Hearing aid cleaning and maintenance service. 

  • We provide information and guidance on hearing loss prevention and and ear health care.

  • We have access to an Audiologist onsite.

  • We are a membership organisation and welcome new members (to join is $40/annum, $55 for a Joint membership).

Contact us:

Phone: 04 384 7017 or 027 384 7017

Email hearwell@xtra.co.nz 

Providing you with the best ear care health services and support. 

Board:

President: Heather Hayden

Treasurer: Barbara Shaw

Board Members:

- Dr Lisa Seerup

- Jenny Hammond

- Karen Commons

- Anne Gilbert


Office Team:
Office Manager: Karen Rowsell

Community Liaison Officer: Jo Vilipaama

Ear Health Nurse: Libby Cossar BN NZRN

Ear Technician: Robin Bull

Office Coordinator: Amy Curtis

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