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Eliza, a young woman with long dark purple-tinted hair and glasses, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a black cardigan over a graphic tee and a lanyard, standing in front of a Your Way | Kia Roha Hearing Therapy display banner.

From the other side of the chair

Eliza Gordon grew up as the only hard of hearing person in...
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Sharing stories and breaking down barriers on Attitude TV

When George Hewitt was approached to share his story on national television,...
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Kevin is outdoors, with green bushes in the background. He is wearing a red top and cross necklace, while holding a water bottle. 

Kevin’s journey: Growth and independence

Dunedin man, Kevin, has a full and active life, thanks to his...
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Two women are sitting on a couch, chatting over coffee. One is listening intently.

Booking a review with the Connections & Funding team

Your Way | Kia Roha Connections and Funding teams contact people with...
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Carer support claim forms go digital: what you need to know

Health New Zealand is making changes to how carer support claim forms...
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John's family - including his elderly mother - gather for a joyful photo, smiling and standing close together. There are three women in the front and two men in the back.

A place to call home: John’s journey to independent living

John unlocks his front door and steps into his flat in Whanganui....
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Chance to have your say on the future of the disability support system

We know assessment, funding allocation and flexible funding are important to you....
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What is the Child Disability Allowance?

Child Disability Allowance is a payment made to the main carer of...
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A person using a wheelchair in a hallway.

Changes to Disability Support in New Zealand 

On August 15, the government announced immediate and short-term changes to how...
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Two round electronic devices. The first has a clockface and several buttons, indicating it can be used as an alarm clock. This goes underneath the user's pillow. The second is a smoke alarm with the Bellman & Symfon logo.

Safety and support: How Your Way | Kia Roha made a difference for hearing impaired family

In our work at Your Way | Kia Roha, we sometimes have...
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Catherine’s family of five stands together on a grassy field during an outdoor event. They are all wearing white shirts splattered with colourful powder. The man on the left is holding a toddler in his arms, and both are smiling. Next to him, a woman with sunglasses is smiling with a woman who appears to be older, possibly her mother. On the far right, a young boy in sunglasses is excitedly smiling, with his arm around the older woman. Other peoples in the background are similarly dressed.

The Power of Beginning Early: My Family’s Autism Journey

Meet Catherine Cooper, a member of our Otago Disability Leadership Group, as...
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A group of about 30 people, including a baby and people in their 70s, are gathered together in Latitude 39 gym to celebrate one year of a strength and conditioning class for people with MS or who have had a stroke.

Fitness, friends, and fun: Gaining strength and community at the gym 

Twice a week at local gym Latitude 39 in New Plymouth, people...
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A woman in a mustard shirt is drinking coffee. She is smiling at her grandson, who is sitting beside her.

Hearing loss awareness: Understanding the emotional impact

Winter can be tough, especially if you’re dealing with hearing loss.  It...
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Lucien has swooping brown hair and wears red glasses. In his hands, he holds Wednesday, a mostly-white calico cat.

A Place of Possibilities: Lucian’s Story

A year ago, Lucian struggled to get to school, and wouldn’t go...
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