How Richard rejoined the conversation
Richard Treasure joined the Navy in 1963, and during the next 12 years, he served on seven ships and three establishments. “I first noticed my hearing difficulties during the Vietnam…
Patient Story
Leslie enjoys the sounds of life he missed for so long
"I wasn’t able to hear on the telephone."Leslie received his first cochlear implant soon after retiring in 2005 on the left ear after being referred to Ear Science Institute Australia…
Live with Ear Science
Translating Science into Patient Care Professor Marcus Atlas & A/Professor Hani Al-Salami led a vibrant panel discussion to share with listeners the latest in our groundbreaking ear and hearing research. The 30-minute…
Patient centred care at Lions Hearing Clinic
We all know the story of that one friend or relative who paid a fortune for a hearing aid and then deemed it useless and never wore it. There are…
From waking up in silence to reaching new heights
Life can change unexpectedly – and when it does, it can be devastating. In her 40s, Michele began to experience a new health issue – and it happened overnight. Michele…
Family, separated by COVID overseas, gets a chance to say last goodbyes thanks to Cochlear implant
After being diagnosed with lymphoma, 80-year-old Anthony Glenister’s last wish was to travel to the UK to see his family. Although the global pandemic crushed these dreams, his family were…
Hearing aids reconnect Vietnam vet with friends and family
When Terry O’Neill’s hearing started deteriorating 15 years ago, he didn’t think much of it. The 72-year-old War Veteran had served with the artillery in Vietnam; “firing artillery involves great…
Music lover Jim reclaims sound
“Ten thousand people, maybe more. People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening, people writing songs that voices never share.” – The Sound of Silence Most people love music, but…
Peter’s story: BAHA implant recipient
I was diagnosed with hearing loss in my late teens (18-19) when I went for a medical to join the Navy. I saw ENT practitioners on and off after but…
Life with new rhythm thanks to a hearing implant
A keen lover of music, businessman and drummer Matthew Durdin is catching up on the tunes he’s missed since his hearing significantly deteriorated several years ago. A new cochlear implant…
