Otago Association for Deaf Children

22/02/2026

Reminder ! Don't forget to register for Camp !

Camp Registration OTAGO DEAF CHILDREN’S FAMILY CAMP 2026 Come for the weekend or even just a day trip! Heaps of activities including waterslide, kayaking, Flying fox, Archery and more! The camp is for deaf and hard or hearing kids and their families. It’s a great event to connect and have fun. (...

22/01/2026

Official camp poster !!Open to all Deaf/Hoh Children and their families.

the link to the website for registrations is https://www.deafkidsotago.org.nz/camp-registration/ or scan the QR code below.

let me know if you have any questions - you can email me at [email protected]

Spread the word ! can't wait to see you all there. - Tina

22/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE.
We are having some difficult with the registration form so once I have that up and running I’ll repost for people to rsvp

Exciting weekend for Deaf or HoH children and their family !

15/12/2025

Please vote of OADC :) 🫶

Reillys Towage is bringing the holiday spirit to our community, and you can be part of it! 🎄✨

Vote for this years' four amazing community groups below via emoji in the comments.

🥰 Koru Care Otago
❤️ Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society
🐕 K9 Medical Detection NZ
🫶 Otago Association for Deaf Children

The group with the most votes will receive a $1,000 donation, thanks to the generosity of Reillys Towage&Salvage.

Let’s make this Christmas extra special for those who need it most. Cast your vote today and spread the cheer!

Big thanks to Reilly’s Towage & Salvage - proudly family owned, community-focused and spreading joy this holiday season. ❤️

*T&C's apply

02/11/2025

OADC + First Signs Christmas party !!
Inflatable world open to all Deaf/HoH children and their families would
Love to see you all there !

17/09/2025

Exciting news!! Our annual Halloween party is on this year. (Note the change in venue) come along and meet some new families. Chat with other parents of Deaf children and allow the kids to meet others just like them.

16/09/2025

FYI for families with Deaf tamariki under 5 years old 🙂

(DSS can help with milage for families who wish to attend)

01/09/2025

Kia ora koutou,
this is useful to know! Polyfest livestream is free (don't get scammed!)

😊
Jasmin

We appreciate all the aroha and tautoko from our whānau near and far on the livestream. Please whānau this is the only link you should be using and we will never ask for any payment details to watch our tamariki and rangitahi on stage - there are scammers out there so be careful!

🔗 https://vimeo.com/event/5350079

Thank you to our awesome tech team at The Video Factory Limited for supporting us to be able to record, livestream and keep our performances alive on YouTube year after year. We are thankful to work with such amazing partners!

Here's the link to watch past performances from the week 🔗https://vimeo.com/showcase/11854444 (this link will be live until the performances are loaded into YouTube where they'll live!)

The team are hard at it and doors will be opening 5 pm tonight for our mihi whakatau kicking off at 5.30. In person entry fee is $2 per person, per session. Nau mai, haere mai 💙🌺🛖

24/06/2025

Kia ora koutou,
some of these events are suitable for tween, teen, young adults (check out the info for each event if it's of interest)

and of course, more of the New Zealand International Science Festival events are suitable for children (if keen for NZSL at an event please contact the Festival organisers ASAP and they'll try do their best to put it in place)

^^Jasmin

full text of shared post:

Kia ora Otago Deaf Community,

NZSL: https://youtu.be/HV-gSVXmKfo

New Zealand International Science Festival is back!

NZSL Interpreter/s will be at four of the events.

STEM Communication Trust has some tickets to give away free to Deaf community!

Want ticket?
please RSVP contact me (Jasmin) or email [email protected]

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Info about the four events being interpreted:

Opening talk, by Dr Michelle Thaller, New discoveries New connections (about space & astronomy)
when: Saturday 28th June
time: 6-7pm
where: University of Otago Teachers College Auditorium (Union st, Dunedin)
https://scifest.org.nz/programme/new-discoveries-new-connections

Future of gene technology
when: Tuesday 1st July
time: 5:30-7pm
where: Te Whare o Rukutia
(20 Princes St, central Dunedin - just beside octagon)
https://scifest.org.nz/programme/the-future-of-gene-technology

Life after Covid: Lessons, challenges and the road ahead
when: Wednesday 2nd July
time: 5:30-6:45pm
where: Te Whare o Rukutia
(20 Princes St, central Dunedin - just beside octagon)
https://scifest.org.nz/programme/life-after-covid-lessons-challenges

Atua Matua: An Evening with Dr Ihirangi Heke
when: Friday 4th July
time: 5:30-6:30pm
where: Te Whare o Rukutia
(20 Princes St, central Dunedin - just beside octagon)
https://scifest.org.nz/programme/atua-matua-an-evening-with

19/04/2025

🎨🌈 Learn New Zealand Sign Language and Colours with Michal and Erica 🌈🎨Full of Colour is a joyful, musical collaboration with Deaf Aotearoa, teaching chi...

02/04/2025

Calling all Tamariki and Rangatahi - got a dream project that needs wings? Our Rangatahi Rōpū have up to $5000 to help it soar!