Hearing Accredited Workplace Programme

Strengthen Accessibility & Inclusion In Your Workplace

The Hearing Accredited Workplace Programme (HAWP) supports organisations in building awareness, improving accessibility, and creating environments where Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, and visitors can fully participate.

Through a simple accreditation process, your organisation joins a growing network of workplaces across Aotearoa that are actively strengthening communication and accessibility.

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How Accreditation Works

Within 12 months your organisation will participate in two 30-minute online awareness workshops & complete a workplace hearing screening session. Once completed, you will receive official HAWP accreditation.

Become Hearing Accredited

Benefits

HAWP delivers practical benefits and lasting impact. Accredited workplaces gain annual hearing screenings, access to the resources, discounted workshops, and an accreditation mark. Awareness is maintained through an annual workshop.

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Building Accessible Workplaces

HAWP workshops help teams understand hearing loss and communication barriers, learn basic New Zealand Sign Language, improve everyday communication, and build confidence supporting Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues.

Join a Growing Network

Across Aotearoa, organisations are recognising that accessibility strengthens teams, improves communication, and reflects inclusive leadership.

By becoming a Hearing Accredited Workplace, your organisation demonstrates a commitment to environments where people feel informed, respected, and supported.

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