Pindrop

23/10/2025

🌍 Global Cochlear Implant Advocacy in Action – Brussels 2025

Our CEO, Lee Schoushkoff, recently represented the Pindrop Foundation and Northern Cochlear Implant Trust at the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) Global Conference in Brussels.

Over 120 delegates from 32 countries came together — including 40 cochlear implant users — to share ideas and strengthen global advocacy for lifelong cochlear implant services.

Lee also presented Advocating for Adult Cochlear Implants, sharing how New Zealand’s consumer-driven approach has created real change by helping secure sustainable funding for adult cochlear implants.

A highlight was hearing from Professor Graeme Clark, pioneer of the cochlear implant, who said:

“It’s important to share the benefits of biomedical engineering and technology so more people can communicate effectively.”

It was a proud moment to be part of this global collaboration — showing that when consumer voices are empowered, real change happens.

📸 Check out a few moments from Brussels below!

22/10/2025

Curious about cochlear implants and what they could mean for you or someone you love? Come along to our free Whangārei seminar on Saturday 8 November. Hear retired ENT surgeon Bill Baber, a CI user, and Cochlear Ltd, then stick around for Q&A and morning tea.

Spaces are limited—RSVP below or email hellohearing@pindrop.org.nz
to save your seat. Please share with anyone who might benefit.

13/10/2025

Thinking about whether a cochlear implant could help you or someone you know?

Come along to a free information seminar in Whangārei on Saturday 8 November, 10am–12pm at the May Bain Room, Whangārei Library (5 Rust Ave).

Hear from Bill Baber (recently retired CI surgeon), Simon Wilson from Cochlear and others living with cochlear implants. Learn how they work, what to expect, and the support available through the Pindrop Foundation.

Everyone’s welcome — come for a chat and a cuppa.
https://www.pindrop.org.nz/events/your-next-step-discover-more-about-cochlear-implants---whangarei

09/10/2025

Latest Cochlear Implant News from the Pindrop Foundation - https://mailchi.mp/dd06b9cd4418/exciting-news-weve-launched-our-new-website-17443943

30/09/2025

How a cochlear implant works — in 30 seconds:

Sound → tiny mic → sound processor → transmitter coil → internal implant → electrode array → auditory nerve → brain.

It doesn’t amplify like a hearing aid or make hearing “back to normal.” It bypasses damaged inner‑ear cells to give access to sound.

Questions? Drop them below.

26/09/2025

Living with severe hearing loss can be isolating, but a cochlear implant can change all that. In the words of John, “This cochlear implant gave me something I threw out long ago- hope.”

18/09/2025

Thank you, Janet, for sharing your CI experience—and for telling us what inspired you to volunteer with the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It was lovely to read that one of our Pindrop Cochlear Implant Seminars helped you decide to go ahead with a CI after hearing directly from our team, Bill Baber, retired CI surgeon, Simon from Cochlear, Ellen, CI rehabilitationist and a local CI recipient. Wonderful to see you now giving back with confidence. Big thanks to the National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing for publishing Janet’s story:

Janet is a volunteer for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation. Discover her inspiring journey from progressive hearing loss to life-changing cochlear implant surgery. She shares her challenges, recovery, and hope for others living with hearing loss.

11/09/2025

British model and dancer, Tasha Ghouri has been a cochlear implant user since she was 5 years old. She shares her experiences living with a CI in this video below:

We asked Tasha Ghouri to share her experience of living with a cochlear implant (CI) for National Cochlear Implant Day.

04/09/2025

Latest Cochlear Implant News from the Pindrop Foundation - https://mailchi.mp/620b9b857ac7/exciting-news-weve-launched-our-new-website-17443113

03/09/2025

“From a young age, farming was all I wanted to do. When my hearing loss got worse, it turned out farming suited me—but it had its challenges too.”

Kiwi farmer Richard Milne shares his down-to-earth story about living and working with hearing loss.