Deaf Aotearoa – The voice of Deaf people in New Zealand

Services

Deaf Aotearoa provides a range of services for the Deaf Community from employment support to providing assistance with equipment.

Information in NZSL

Accessible information for Deaf people in NZSL.

Learn NZSL

Resources to help you learn New Zealand Sign Language as well as Deaf Awareness Courses.

What’s happening?

Find out what is happening in the community, in your local area and around New Zealand.

Latest News:

Careers
Policy and Advocacy Officer
Date 4 weeks ago
Deaf Aotearoa is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Officer to join the team. This is a newly developed role and the purpose of this role to help improve the…
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Careers
First Signs Facilitator Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
Date 4 weeks ago
Deaf Aotearoa is looking for a Facilitator to join our First Signs team. First Signs is a nationwide service for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children aged 0-5 and supporting their whānau…
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Community News
iSign Announcement – Christmas & Holidays
Date 4 weeks ago
The iSign office will close for Christmas on Thursday 23 December, 4:30pm, and reopen on Monday 10 January 2022, 8am. While the iSign office is closed, the Call Centre will…
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COVID-19
Testing
What can I do?
What happens if you test positive for COVID-19?
Date 4 weeks ago
Most fully-vaccinated people with COVID-19 are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover in their own home, or in suitable alternative accommodation. ‘Care in the community’ is where…
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