Visible Difference Aotearoa is a non profit organisation established to support the unique challenges that arise when living with a visible differences.
Below are some examples of the community we serve:
New parents meeting their newborn child with a visible difference - unsure of what the future holds
Individuals and whānau searching for others who share their condition and experiences
Families helping their school-aged child navigate self-identity and confidence
Teenagers starting high school, meeting new people who don’t know their story
Individuals grieving and rediscovering their identity after trauma, surgery or cancer
Those who had a ‘simple’ facial palsy, but it hasn’t resolved as expected
Individuals facing a condition that will progressively change their appearance
Adults or parents deciding whether or not to pursue further surgery
People preparing for their first job interview or starting a new career
Teachers looking to support a child in their classroom
Anyone who just wants to know that it’s okay to have a visible difference
