Create More Inclusive Workplaces
Our workplace education workshops help organisations build awareness, improve communication, and create environments where Deaf and hard of hearing employees, customers, and visitors can fully participate.
Delivered by the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Foundation, these sessions provide practical guidance, real-world insight, and tools your team can use immediately.
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Why Awareness Matters
Hearing loss affects many workplaces in Aotearoa, with 880,000 New Zealanders impacted and many of working age. When communication barriers exist, isolation can follow. Workplace education builds awareness, improves communication, and supports more inclusive teams.
What Your Team Will Learn
Our workshops help teams build inclusive cultures, improve communication, understand hearing loss and accessibility, and learn practical NZSL skills. Sessions are interactive, engaging, and focused on real-world application rather than theory.
Workshop Options
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Lunch & Learn Workshops
The 30-minute online workshops introduce:
- Deaf culture and New Zealand Sign Language
- Communication strategies for accessible workplaces
- Awareness of hearing health risks
- Practical ways to create more inclusive environments
Price
$295 per online workshop
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Workshop Formats
Face-to-face workshops (only in Auckland)
$850 per team workshop
Includes a Hearing Screening Kiosk so staff can check their hearing.
Online workshops
$450 per team workshop
Download the workshop brochure to explore the available topics.
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Awareness Workshops
Choose from seven awareness workshops designed to meet different organisational needs.
Sessions cover communication strategies, hearing health awareness, and inclusive workplace practices.
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New for 2026
Breaking Barriers — Accessibility AI Workshop
Our new Accessibility AI workshop explores how emerging tools can remove communication barriers for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
Participants learn how accessibility-focused AI can help organisations create more inclusive and equitable experiences.
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What Participants Say
“The way you deliver the workshop is spot on. It was not only enlightening but also fun and engaging.”
“You made it such an interactive session. We’re excited to see our team using the sign language they learned.”
“All our team members took something away from the Deaf & Hard of Hearing workshop. It provided valuable insight into the everyday challenges faced by the Deaf and hard of hearing community and how we can help remove those barriers.”
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