What is a Sound Monkey?

Sound Monkeys are playful, teacher-approved sound-level monitors that make hearing health fun and visible for young children in early learning centres. They help teachers create quieter environments, build safe listening habits early, and protect children from preventable hearing damage.

With your support, we can bring Sound Monkeys to even more preschools across Aotearoa — giving our youngest learners a sound start in life.

Why it matters

• 1 billion young people globally are at risk of losing their hearing
• Nearly 60% of hearing loss is preventable
• Already, 193 Kiwi preschools have adopted a Sound Monkey

Donate through online banking

Account name: The National Foundation for the Deaf Incorporated

Bank Account Number: 12-3011-0519936-51

Reference: Your name OR Supporter ID

Donate today and double your gift - thanks to Heartland Bank

Double the impact

Every dollar you give will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to our generous partner, Heartland Bank. That means your $50 gift becomes $100 — helping even more tamariki protect their hearing.

• A gift of $30 will be DOUBLED to $60
• A gift of $50 will be DOUBLED to $100
• A gift of $125 will be DOUBLED to $250

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Want to learn more?

Discover practical ways to keep noise levels down and little ears safe in busy learning environments.

Read our safe listening tips for preschools

Learn about your ears and how to stay within your weekly sound allowance

Learn about noise limits

More about our matched giving partner

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Register interest in a Sound Monkey

Your gift today helps:

• Protect little ears from preventable damage
• Educate tamariki, teachers, and whānau about safe sound
• Make a lasting difference in preschools across NZ

Online Bank Transfer

Account name: The National Foundation for the Deaf Incorporated

Bank Account Number: 12-3011-0519936-51

Reference: Your name OR Supporter ID

Your gift will be doubled