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About Us

About the Hearing Association

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • OTC VIBE Hearing Aids / fitting appointments (please bring your completed hearing test results) Hearing tests are available via your local audiologist and Your Way Kia Roha phone 0800 008011. 

  • We stock batteries for hearing aids, wax filters. and dry caps  

  • 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).

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Contact us:

Phone: 04 384 7017

Email hearwell@xtra.co.nz 

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

Anne Gilbert - President

Jenny Hammond - Vice President

Barbara Shaw - Treasurer

Board members - Dr Lisa Seerup, Milan Lazarevic, Sharon Greally

Jo Vilipaama - Manager / Community Liaison

Libby Cossar BN NZRN - Ear Health Nurse

Robin Bull - Ear Technician

Amy Curtis - Office Coordinator

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