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EnglishWhat Support Does Deaf Aotearoa Offer for Deaf Families During Pregnancy and Parenthood?
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Deaf Aotearoa's website lists a "Your Family Journey: Pregnancy and Parenthood" event aimed at Deaf families, where presenters from Te Whatu Ora, Plunket, and Oranga Tamariki share information about available services, your rights, and support for your and your family's wellbeing. The event is one of the practical ways the organisation connects Deaf parents and parents-to-be with New Zealand's health and family services. Below is what the listing covers, who is involved, and how to take part.
What the "Your Family Journey" event covers
According to the event listing on deaf.org.nz, the session is described as "Support for Deaf Families During Pregnancy and Early Parenthood." The stated purpose is for presenters to share:
- Information about available services
- Your rights
- Support for you and your family's wellbeing
The listing names three presenting organisations: Te Whatu Ora, Plunket, and Oranga Tamariki. The excerpt on the page begins to describe Te Whatu Ora's contribution as "The role of midwives and p..." — the full detail of that segment is not shown in the available page evidence, so check the event page itself for the complete programme.
Who the presenting agencies are
| Organisation | General role |
|---|---|
| Te Whatu Ora | New Zealand's public health agency; the listing indicates its segment covers the role of midwives |
| Plunket | Well-known provider of pregnancy, postnatal, and early childhood health support in New Zealand |
| Oranga Tamariki | The government agency responsible for children's wellbeing and family support |
The event is designed so that Deaf families hear directly from these agencies about what they offer and what families are entitled to.
Who the event is for
The listing targets Deaf families during pregnancy and early parenthood. If you are Deaf, expecting a child, or a parent of young children, the session is framed around your situation — services, rights, and wellbeing support — rather than general parenting information.
How to attend or find related events
The event appeared in Deaf Aotearoa's events calendar with a specific date, time, and venue. To attend a session like this:
- Go to the Events section of deaf.org.nz.
- Search or browse the calendar for "Your Family Journey" or similar family-focused listings.
- Open the event entry to confirm the date, time, and location, and to read the full description.
- Follow any registration or contact instructions shown on that entry.
Because events are listed with individual dates and venues, check the calendar for the next scheduled session rather than assuming a recurring date. The site also notes that information is available in NZSL, and the events calendar includes a search and views navigation tool to filter listings.
What to expect if you go
Based on the listing, you can expect presentations from health, wellbeing, and children's agencies, with information presented for a Deaf audience. The event description emphasises services, rights, and wellbeing — so bring questions about the support available to you during pregnancy and early parenthood. For the exact content of each agency's segment, including the Te Whatu Ora portion on midwives, refer to the full event listing on deaf.org.nz.