SUPPORT GROUPS

From its inception the Hearing Association (Auckland) Inc facilitated hearing loss support groups reflecting its role as a self-help organisation.  Run by volunteers in various locations in suburban and country locations, groups of hearing impaired people met regularly in a friendly relaxed atmosphere to help each other in coping with hearing loss. Sessions included a range of activities, discussion topics and information sharing. Family members were welcome to attend. It is our intention to re-establish these groups.
Hearing Association (Auckland) Inc is currently developing two new monthly groups which will meet in Remuera. 

Workshop for persons needing information about hearing loss
Workshop for persons who have hearing aids and wish to learn more about them

The Workshops will enable members to better manage their hearing loss by providing peer support, information and advice:

 Anyone wishing to join a support group should contact us on (09) 524 9847

The benefits derived from these workshops are:
regular contact with others who have hearing impairment sharing knowledge and experiences related to hearing loss ,social contact and activities 

How are Support Groups established?
Hearing Association (Auckland) Inc will assist with the establishment of Support Groups. Members and others interested in forming new groups are welcome to contact us to discuss their needs.

We will respond to requests from individuals, from community groups, and from local government entities to set up support groups, as well as proactively seeking interest for such groups;
We will conduct open information sessions on hearing loss, and initiate proceedings for the local group to get started;
We will provide assistance to facilitator(s) from within the group;
We will assist the group to develop a monthly program;
We will support the group by providing speakers on topics as required.