Deaf Aotearoa

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About

Deaf Aotearoa is a national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. The organization delivers flexible and responsive services to accommodate the Deaf community's needs, providing knowledge, information, resources and skills to enable Deaf people to independently manage events in their own lives. Deaf Aotearoa works closely with Deaf communities, government agencies and other organisations to increase awareness, promote New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and strengthen the rights of Deaf people. As one of 133 ordinary members of the World Federation of the Deaf, Deaf Aotearoa also serves as New Zealand's representative to this international body.

Funding Opportunities

Shirley McKenzie Scholarship

The Shirley McKenzie Scholarship is offered annually by Deaf Aotearoa to support deaf people with training and educational opportunities. The scholarship amount varies each year and is awarded to more than one applicant. The primary focus of this scholarship is to support training and education in areas that will contribute to the welfare, education, or well-being of other deaf people in the community. This scholarship represents Deaf Aotearoa's commitment to building capacity within the deaf community and supporting individuals who will give back to their community through their education and professional development.

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Total Funding Opportunities: 1
Active Now: 1
Source Domain: deaf.org.nz

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