October 2011

KDEC Speech Competition 2011 Results

Thank you for all those who came to support our Deaf students in the recent Speech Competition. We had a most successful and enjoyable night! Congratulations to the Prize Winners and also to all those who participated.

NZSL Storytelling category

• First: Loto Kahu (Ormiston High School)
• Second: Miriam Balabyeki (Transition)

NZSL Research category

• First: Caleb Thorn (Kelston Boys’ High School)
• Second: Joseph Tusa (Papatoetoe High School)

Oral Research category

• First: Nerry Kahu (Papatoetoe High School)
• Second: Karan Patel (Mission Heights Junior College)

Scholarship Opportunity

Are you Deaf and planning tertiary study for 2012? The Penny Went NZSL Teaching Scholarship might be for you. Applications close Nov 1st 2011. For information and application form contact J R McKenzie Trust by fax on 04 472 5367 or post at PO Box 10006, Wellington, 6143.

Cochlear Recall

Cochlear is recalling (taking back) their Nucleus CI500 cochlear implant range – some of these devices have failed/stopped working. It is important to note that no implants outside the Cochlear Nucleus CI500 range are affected. For more information please contact your audiologist (where you get your cochlear implant maintained).

Children’s Show “The Butcher and The Bear”

SIGNAL at The Edge are putting on a Sign Language interpreted performance of the children’s show The Butcher and The Bear on October 13th. For more information visit James Pole or to book a ticket phone 09 357 3354.

Auckland Deaf Society Event

What? World Cup Rugby Final – Watch Rugby on TV Live

When? Sunday 23rd October 2011 (from 4pm, happy hour 6-7pm, kick-off 9pm)

Where? ADS 164 Balmoral Road, Balmoral, Auckland

How much? $60 per person (limited to 250 tickets and includes meal and prizes)

Contact Auckland Deaf Society for tickets by fax 09 630 6934.

Elections DVDs

The Government have produced Election 2011 DVDs which explains the Election and Referendum Process. This DVD has English Subtitles (for both Election and Referendum) and NZSL (for Election part only).

A free copy of this DVD have been posted to all members in Auckland Region who do not have email. If you do not have a copy you are welcome to visit Auckland Office to borrow or watch the DVD.

8th Deaf History International Conference (Toronto, Canada)

This is an excellent opportunity to network with a number of scholars, educators, Deaf history buffs and enthusiasts, Deaf leaders, and members of the Deaf community from various countries around the world. For more information visit James Pole at Deaf Aotearoa.

New Deaf Aotearoa Youth Services

Hey guys and girls, we wanna invite you to participate in a competition. We lookin’ for a brand new name for our Youth services. We have a fantastic prize up to the value of $150 for the winner of this competition who will also be featured in our next TalkHands Newsletter. Woah!

Criteria:-

• 24 years or under

• Deaf or Hearing Impaired

• Live in New Zealand

• The title be no more than three words

• Must be attractive to youth – cool, fun, culture and unique etc...

• DEADLINE: 28th October 2011

Send your ideas to: PO Box 15770 New Lynn, Auckland, 0640

Farewell

Sadly Gemma Claire and Ginette Rawlinson (Employment Consultants) have leaf Deaf Aotearoa. Gemma’s last day was on Friday 16th September and Ginette’s on Wednesday 21st September. Gemma and Ginette will still continue to work in the Deaf Community through her interpreting work. All of us at Deaf Aotearoa wish them the best of luck for the future.