Welcome to APODC
There are around 1,000 deaf children living in the Auckland area, including some with additional physical and learning difficulties. 90% of deaf children are born into hearing families, and the majority attend mainstream school, where they may be the only deaf child.
Deaf children face very real challenges associated with being in a world designed for hearing people. Communication difficulties and isolation are common experiences, which are also profoundly felt by families and whānau.
When deaf children, youth, and their families connect, things look very different. APODC helps them connect and provides social activities, support, advice and parental education. Please help us reach more families of deaf children, so they too can receive our support.
Family Social Events
PARENT EDUCATION & RESOURCE LIBRARY
We use our networks to plan information sessions each year, where parents and caregivers can find out about topics that are important to them. Resources our catalogued on the online library so that families can find the information that they need, when they need to find it…
APODC runs a program for youth aged 12 years and up, providing opportunities to develop confidence and explore identity. Youth enjoy building relationships with peers, and older role models. APODC also runs regular coffee groups for those with young deaf children…
We partner with lots of other organisations including, Advisors on Deaf Children, Kelston Deaf Education Centre, and Auckland Deaf Society, so that parents and caregivers can access other supports, without having to hunt!…
SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
Your Support Matters
Your donation goes a long way. We welcome donations at any time. Donations allow APODC to develop services for a larger number of families and Whānau across the Auckland area.
What's On
Bringing families together to build positive nurturing relationships, with special activities just for them
DEAF DEAF WORLD
DATE:Sunday 27th September
LOCATION: Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Gym – 30 Bairds Road
TIME: 3pm – 5pm
Hands up if you’re ready to sign with us! 🙌
All levels welcome from total beginner to expert!
Join us for Deaf Deaf World — a fun, immersive experience where you’ll navigate ‘pretend’ shops and chat with NZSL tutors using signing, miming, pointing, and any nonverbal means you can muster. Put your hands to work and give your voice a rest!
BUILDING SUCCESS INTO YOUR CHILD’S TRANSITION TO SCHOOL
DATE:Thursday 8th October
LOCATION: Online
TIME: 7pm – 8.30pm
Building Success Into Your Child’s Transition to School
Whether this transition is on the horizon now or further down the track, join us online for a practical webinar to help you feel confident and prepared.
APODC hosts Margaret Patrick, an experienced Advisor on Deaf Children, who’ll draw on her extensive sector experience to walk you through key questions to ask, what to expect, and strategies for a smooth transition.
Transition is also a key time to sharpen your advocacy skills and you are your child’s best advocate.
Bring your questions and curiosity; we’re here to help make this exciting next step easier for the whole family.
