Australians living with hearing loss to be heard with new support app
Many of the 3.6 million Australians that live with hearing loss will soon have the support of an audiologist via a free app developed by Dr Bec Bennett.The project, led…
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Hearing loss affects our clients in different ways
Hearing loss compromises a person’s ability to hear and communicate, impacting their social participation, personal relationships and emotional well-being.Over the last few years, we have explored the social challenges and…
Ask a Researcher | Live Q&A for Hearing Healthcare Professionals
Live webinar for hearing healthcare professionalsUnderstanding how your client’s body, mind and environment interact is vital to providing holistic, person-centred hearing healthcare. REGISTER NOWWhat does the latest research have to…
I won’t miss out on all the special moments with my daughter
"I lost my job"Behnaz had a minor hearing loss since she was four years old. She was diagnosed with bilateral mild hearing loss but only started wearing hearing aids when…
Scientists join forces to tackle Usher Syndrome
Scientists at the Lions Eye Institute and Ear Science Institute Australia are one step closer to developing personalised therapies for Usher syndrome, the most common form of inherited deaf-blindness, thanks…
Changing how we manage children living with tinnitus
Understanding of paediatric tinnitusThis week Susan received the fantastic news from UWA that she has been awarded her doctorate (PhD) and is now officially Dr Susan Tegg-Quinn. Susan’s PhD focused…
Jacob’s Cochlear Implant Story
"I struggled in business meetings"Jacob experienced ear and hearing troubles from a young age. Throughout primary school, he experienced earaches, and he was diagnosed with hearing loss at seventeen. He…
Vale Lorna Dodd, Hear Hear!
Lorna Dodd dedicated her life to helping people to hear.It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Dodd on 19 September 2022 at the age of 96…
The importance of getting regular hearing tests
We make it easy to look after the health of your ears and hearingHearing loss can develop slowly over time, and it may be difficult for you to notice the…
My cochlear implant saved my career
"I was scared of losing my career"Leti started to lose her hearing in her teenage years, but she didn’t notice. It wasn’t until she was 22 years old that she…
