Welcome to APODC
There are around 1,000 deaf children living in the Auckland area, including some with additional physical and learning difficulties. 90% of deaf children are born into hearing families, and the majority attend mainstream school, where they may be the only deaf child.
Deaf children face very real challenges associated with being in a world designed for hearing people. Communication difficulties and isolation are common experiences, which are also profoundly felt by families and whānau.
When deaf children, youth, and their families connect, things look very different. APODC helps them connect and provides social activities, support, advice and parental education. Please help us reach more families of deaf children, so they too can receive our support.
Family Social Events
PARENT EDUCATION & RESOURCE LIBRARY
We use our networks to plan information sessions each year, where parents and caregivers can find out about topics that are important to them. Resources our catalogued on the online library so that families can find the information that they need, when they need to find it…
APODC runs a program for youth aged 12 years and up, providing opportunities to develop confidence and explore identity. Youth enjoy building relationships with peers, and older role models. APODC also runs regular coffee groups for those with young deaf children…
We partner with lots of other organisations including, Advisors on Deaf Children, Kelston Deaf Education Centre, and Auckland Deaf Society, so that parents and caregivers can access other supports, without having to hunt!…
SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
Your Support Matters
Your donation goes a long way. We welcome donations at any time. Donations allow APODC to develop services for a larger number of families and Whānau across the Auckland area.
What's On
Bringing families together to build positive nurturing relationships, with special activities just for them
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVENT
DATE:Sunday 29th November
LOCATION: Auckland Zoo, Old Elephant House Courtyard
TIME: 10am – 2pm
Register now for a day of family fun at Auckland Zoo! This event is free for all APODC member families.
We’ve reserved the patio at the Old Elephant House as our whānau base, with two kai times and other meet and greets to encourage families to come together over a meal and to meet Santa!
NZSL interpreters will be available throughout the day.
BIENNIAL FAMILY CAMP
DATE: Friday 26th – Sunday 27th February 2027
LOCATION: The Y Camp Adair, Hunua
Camp is a chance for our whānau to come together, connect with other families on the same journey, and celebrate everything our tamariki and rangatahi bring to our community. It’s a time for laughter, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging, and we would love you to be part of it.
If you’re a member, you will find the registration link in our latest newsletter.
If you’re not yet a member please contact us to register your interest – coordinator@apodc.org.nz
