Series: Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report 2021-2022 – President’s Report
President’s Report Kia ora Koutou I am so pleased to be sharing Deaf Aotearoa’s Annual Report with you, as I am very proud of the success the boards and staff have had over the past year. I would like to acknowledge the wonderful support the Executive Board has provided me … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Youth Board update
Youth Board Update We have been focusing on team building and planning this year. We are youth from all over Aotearoa New Zealand, volunteering our time to make sure the youth perspective is considered in the work the Executive Board does. This year we have held our meetings online as … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Deaf Aotearoa Holdings Ltd Chairperson’s Report
Deaf Aotearoa Holdings Ltd Chairperson’s Report It has been one year since I started my position as a Director of Deaf Aotearoa Holdings Limited (DAHL), to replace David McKee who stepped down at the last AGM in November 2021. I would like to say a special thank you to David … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – WFD Board Member: Victoria Manning
WFD Board Member: Victoria Manning The Deaf Aotearoa board nominated Victoria Manning to the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board in 2019. Victoria was successfully voted onto the WFD Board at the 2019 General Assembly and is serving a four year term, 2019 – 2023. The new WFD Board … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Chief Executive’s Report
Chief Executive’s Report Tēnā koutou katoa In the year just past, Deaf Aotearoa has enjoyed a period of steady growth and development. As always, the positive period of growth and development follows a great deal of hard work. Our people at all levels from governance to frontline staff have shown … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer: Rachel Hargreaves
Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer: Rachel Hargreaves Rachel joined Deaf Aotearoa at the beginning of July 2022. Rachel brings over twenty years of experience working for central government – most recently working with the Establishment Unit to set up the new Ministry of Disabled People, and before that, working with … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Children & Youth
Children & Youth The Children & Youth service continues to grow and develop! Under the leadership of General Manager Bridget and Team Leader Natasha – the team has further developed the First Signs service and developed closer relationships with families of school aged children and Deaf youth. Deaf Aotearoa continues … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Adults & Seniors
Adults & Seniors Deaf Aotearoa services works from a whole-of-life approach. Our Adults & Seniors service is person-centric and supports a Deaf individual’s goals and aspirations while also supporting the wider Deaf community in general. The Adults & Seniors service is provided to the community by our team of Facilitators: … Read more
Annual Report 2021-2022 – Adult Community Education
Adult Community Education We continue to provide community education courses throughout Aotearoa. Courses are arranged to meet the local needs of the Deaf community, as well as online courses that are available to Deaf throughout the country. Adult community education is an opportunity for us to gather and learn in … Read more