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We are gathering and preparing free hearing science resources. Content will be added progressively. Wording and scope may change before public release.

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Resources & video

Free hearing science resources to watch, read, download, and explore.

Videos

Short, plain-English videos about hearing, hearing loss, and inner ear science. Suitable for general audiences unless otherwise noted.

Educational videos

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How hearing works

A short tour of the ear, from sound waves to brain.

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Understanding hearing loss

Types, causes, and what they mean day to day.

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Accessibility in everyday life

How small changes make a big difference for people with hearing loss.

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Hearing tests explained

What happens at a hearing check, and what the results mean.

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Conversations (podcast style)

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Talking inner ear research

Researchers and clinicians in conversation about the science behind hearing.

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Living with hearing loss

Honest conversations about everyday experience, family life, and identity.

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Hearing care in Aotearoa

Access, funding, and what the system looks like for whānau.

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For tamariki: kids videos & activities

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Meet your ears

A fun introduction to how our ears help us hear and balance.

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Loud and soft sounds

Learning about volume, safe listening, and protecting our ears.

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Sound experiments at home

Simple activities families can try together.

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Print & info materials

Brochures, posters, and fact sheets you can read on screen, print at home, or share with others. PDFs are free to download.

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Hearing health basics

A short overview of how hearing works and how to look after it.

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Understanding your hearing test

A simple guide to reading audiogram results.

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Safe listening poster

A printable poster for classrooms, clinics, and homes.

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Talking to your audiologist

Questions you might want to ask at your next appointment.

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STEM for kids

Printable games, mazes, and activity sheets that introduce ear science in a playful way. Designed for tamariki and family learning.

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Ear maze

Follow the sound wave from the outer ear all the way to the brain.

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Parts of the ear: colouring sheet

Colour the outer, middle, and inner ear and learn the names of each part.

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Sound scavenger hunt

An activity sheet for finding quiet, medium, and loud sounds around the home.

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Word search: hearing science

Find words like cochlea, sound, balance, and listening.

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Free to use for personal, family, school, and community education.

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Educational content only. These resources are designed for learning and general information. They are not a substitute for advice from a qualified hearing or health professional. If you have concerns about your hearing or your child's hearing, please contact your GP, audiologist, or local hearing service.