HEARING ASSOCIATION MANAWATU
Welcome To Manawatu Hearing
Located at the 'Hearing House' in Palmerston North we are dedicated to serving those in the community whose lives are affected by hearing loss. We offer a variety of services and support to improve quality of life for all persons who are hearing impaired.
ABOUT
Here at Manawatu Hearing, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a a bit easier for those with hearing loss. We passionate about helping those with hearing impairments to experience life to the fullest. If you need our assistance or are interested in supporting the work that we do, we would love to hear from you.
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We are a non-for-profit orgainsation serving the needs of the hearing impaired community since 1948. While being affiliated with Hearing New Zealand we are our own incorporated society. We rely heavily on grants and donations to fund our services.
SERVICES WE OFFER
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Information and advice on hearing loss, equipment, hearing aid maintenance and funding
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Hearing aid cleaning and management
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Minor hearing aid repairs
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Retubing of hearing aids
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The sale of hearing aid batteries and other consumables
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Microsuction Ear Wax Removal services with our ear nurse
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Educational services for schools including our interactive hearing protection programme
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Talks to groups and organisations about hearing protection and the support available for those who do have hearing loss
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Advice on referrals to other hearing services
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Free parking and disability access
Ear Wax Removal
Do your EARS feel BLOCKED?
Are you having DIFFICULTY HEARING?
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Microsuctioning is a SAFE and EFFECTIVE method of wax removal under direct vision of a microscope, performed by our Registered Nurse
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If you wear hearing aids, we recommend that you have your ears suctioned every 6-12 months to prevent wax build up that may damage your hearing aids.
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Book an appointment today by
calling 06 357 8708
BECOME A MEMBER OF MANAWATU HEARING
BENEFITS
For $25 a year you can become a member of the Hearing Association Manawatu. Benefits include:
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Discounts on hearing aid batteries
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$5 off ear wax removal appointments
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Personalised membership card
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Executive cleaning services on hearing aids
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Regular updates and communication on the progress and events at Manawatu Hearing
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Fantastic loyalty programme for both wax removal appointments and hearing aid batteries
KEY PEOPLE
MATTHEW WHITBREAD-EDWARDS
President
STEWART COLLIS
Treasurer
MARJORIE EMPSON
Committee Member
CLARE WYLIE
Committee Member
RAE PATTEN
Committee Member
ROBIN KIDD
Committee Member
BARBARA HENDERSON
Committee Member
DICK EARLE
Committee Member
JO PROCTER
Registered Ear Nurse
HELEN MAXWELL
Office Manager
"To provide an effective, efficient service for the rehabilitation of all people affected by hearing impairment and public instruction in the prevention of hearing loss"
- Mission Statement of Manawatu Hearing
EDUCATION
A large part of our role at Manawatu Hearing is to educate the community on hearing loss and hearing protection. To ensure the younger generation is included in this, we run an interactive education programme for classes in primary schools. This is aimed at reducing the incidence and prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) by changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of school-aged children. Programmes are completely free and are run at all times of the year.
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If you feel like a class in your school would benefit from this programme please get in touch.
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Ph: 06 357 8708
Email: manawatuhearing@xtra.co.nz
HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD?
The average person can hear sounds down to about 0 dB – the sound of rustling leaves. If a sound reaches 85 dB or stronger and lasts for 8 hours or more, it can cause permanent damage. The amount of time you listen to a sound affects how much damage it will cause. A conversation occurs at about 65 dB, not loud enough to cause damage.
When listening to music on earphones at maxiumum volumel, the sound reaches a level of over 100 dB, loud enough to begin to cause permanent damage after just 15 minutes per day! A clap of thunder from a nearby storm (120 dB) or a gunshot (140) can cause immediate damage.
HEARING LOSS
Because there is currently no treatment to repair hair cells that have been damaged by loud sound, it is important for people to protect themselves from such damage. Fortunately, there are several actions a person can take to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
HEARING PROTECTION
Walk away, turn it down and protecting your ears are three ways of preventing hearing loss. Being further away from the noise, lowering the level of noise or wearing protection such as ear muffs or ear plugs can all help you avoid hearing damage in a noisy environment.
All of these points and more are covered in our education programmes. Contact us today to book one in for your organisation.
HALL HIREAGE
Do you need a place for your community group?
The Hearing Association Manawatu has space in their building to hire out to community groups who would like to hold meetings, conferences, activities and more. The room comes with heating, chairs, tables and kitchen + bathroom facilities.
Contact us on 06 357 8708 to book your community group in today.
CONTACT
HEARING ASSOCIATION MANAWATU
435 Church St, Palmerston North, 4410, New Zealand
06-357 8708
