Deaf community

The Royal Commission worked with members of the Deaf community to create New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) videos about the Inquiry.  Watch the videos to find out about the work we are doing and how to engage and share your experience of abuse with us.

What is the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care?

• What is in scope?
• What types of abuse are within scope?
• Where could the abuse have occured?

Why should Deaf survivors share their story?

• What is a private session?
• What is a Public hearing?

Hear from survivors

• How can Deaf survivors be involved?
• What will the Royal Commission do with the information?

The Royal Commission is organising different ways for the Deaf community to engage with the Inquiry. These ideas will be promoted on this page.

Deaf survivors are encouraged to contact the Royal Commission via video interpreting on 0800 222 727 or email contact@abuseincare.org.nz.