You may have heard that 3G mobile networks are being turned off in New Zealand. This is already happening in some places, and some companies have finished turning off 3G. Soon, 3G will be completely switched off across the whole country, and it will not be turned back on. All … Read more
Thanks to St Joans Trust, we have a small fund to support interpreting for Deaf seniors where no other funding exists.May include: legal or accountant meetings, family meetings, driving licence tests, aged services, retirement home visits, wellbeing or age related activities.Always contact iSign first so they can check if it … Read more
Hello Deaf community and Deaf seniors! My name is Lara, and I am the General Manager of Adults & Seniors Services at Deaf Aotearoa. I would like to update the Deaf community, including Deaf seniors. Yesterday (16th December 2025), Lachlan, our CEO, and I flew to Wellington to meet with … Read more
This project focuses on sharing findings from the Deaf Seniors’ survey with the community and facilitating further discussions around their needs, access, and barriers. It includes the development of NZSL resources and age-related information and aims to build and maintain relationships with aged care services and organisations. Organisation: Deaf Aotearoa … Read more
Hello Deaf community, This video update is specifically for Deaf seniors. I want to let you know that the NZSL Board Community Grants have recently released a list of successful recipients. We applied for funding for another Deaf Seniors project. In the past year, we gathered feedback from you, Deaf … Read more
Opportunity for Deaf Seniors over 60 to get together, learn about EPOA and wills, and Advanced Care Plan, and share information to help maintain independence. Information will be at a basic level, maybe new to you or a refresher for some of you. Light refreshments provided.You can bring a plate … Read more
Opportunity for Deaf Seniors over 60 to get together, learn about St Johns – Medical Alerts system at home and share information to help maintain independence.NZSL interpreter will be there. Light refreshments provided, Bring a plate of food for shared lunch. Carpool – If you have car, please offer others … Read more
Opportunity for Deaf Seniors over 60 to get together, learn about dementia, EPOA and wills, and Advanced Care Plan, and share information to help maintain independence. Information will be at a basic level, maybe new to you or a refresher for some of you. Light refreshments provided. You can bring … Read more
Opportunity for Deaf Seniors over 60 to get together, learn about Advanced Care Plan and share information to help maintain independence. Light refreshments provided. Carpool – If you have car, please offer others a lift. Vouchers to help with the travel costs maybe available to those who need it. 5th … Read more
Download a copy of the Infographics – Seniors Survey Results as a PDF How many people responded Language Age Gender Are you happy with your day-to-day life? What things make you happy? What things make you unhappy? While 85% of respondents are generally happy with their day-to-day life, 72% still … Read more
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