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Our first ever Youth Event & you’re invited!

Posted on October 7th, 2009

Inviting all young people born with a cleft 13 years and over who live in Auckland. You are invited to Rainbow’s End and it’s our shout !

Free Entry to Rainbow’s End, Free lunch and a chance to meet new people

Sunday 1st November 10am - 5pm (closing time, if you have the stamina)

RSVP:  susan@cleft.org.nz or ring 0800 425 338

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Auckland Coffee Group

Posted on October 4th, 2009

The next Coffee group will be held at Joy’s house on the 19th October from 10am till midday.

Please phone us on 0800 4CLEFT (0800 425 338) or email us on info@cleft.org.nz for address details.

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Voluntary Opportunities

Posted on July 21st, 2009

Volunteers are essential to our work, and our success in supporting people on their cleft journeys.

There are a wide variety of ways that you can support both the organisation and individuals born with a cleft.  We need your help.  There are many benefits on offer for you as a volunteer too;

  • Knowing  that your contribution makes a difference
  • Learning new skills and meeting interesting and varied challenges
  • Meeting new people
  • Gaining confidence & feeling connected to a community

Get involved - volunteer - you will be so glad you did. 

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Techniques for improving Speech development

Posted on June 30th, 2009

  • Looking for some more ideas to support your young child or student with speech and language development issues?
  • Missed the presentation by Anne Harding-Bell, Specialist SLT at the Cleft Unit at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, England?

Don’t worry - we can send you the information.

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    The Blue Book

  • A handbook for parents of children born with cleft lip/palate is now available. This book is free of charge to all new parents although a donation is appreciated if they are able. The Blue Book can be ordered for $20.00 - click here to order a copy, or to contact us about downloading the Bluebook in PDF format.