Australian research examines No.1 risk factor for dementia
World-leading research at the Ear Science Institute Australia has been examining the link. “You should be concerned if you are struggling to hear in noisy places,” Dr Dona Jayakody told…
Don’t put off getting a hearing test
One of our five senses, hearing allows us to interact with the world and others, but if our hearing weakens, it can start to impact on our relationships with loved…
Lions Hearing Aid Bank
According to the World Health Organisation over 466 million people globally are affected by a ‘disabling hearing loss’ – meaning every day sounds, like light traffic and general conversational speech,…
Ear Science recognised as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
Ear Science Institute Australia’s global excellence has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Centre for Ear and Hearing Care. As one of only of six…
Regenerative stem cell research underway
Hearing loss understandably has a profound impact on the lives of those affected, and there can be many causes including loud noises, ageing, disease and genetic mutations. Usher syndrome is…
Partnership with All Ears Cambodia
Lize Coetzee visited the All Ears Cambodia clinic in Phnom Penh, to meet with the founder Glyn Vaughan and his team. As part of our work as a Collaborating Centre…
Presentation on regenerative research
PhD student Huan Ting Ong presented her work to a recent international tissue engineering conference in Brisbane. This conference was the annual Asia Pacific Chapter meeting of the Tissue Engineering…
A curious mind leads Assoc Prof Prêle to Ear Science
A/Prof Cecilia Prêle’s curiosity has been her driver throughout her career. “I love starting with a question and not knowing where that’s going to take me,” said A/Prof Prêle. A/Prof…
See the Science: rare research moments shown in our clinics
Have you seen the moment we grew a real human cochlear from adult stem cells? How about the infamous ‘Octopus Garden’ cells we discovered, with their unusual shape, and long…
How can I get my clients to wear their hearing aids?
Ear Science Researcher, Dr Bec Bennett, presented her research on the barriers and facilitators to hearing aid use to researchers and clinicians attending the 52nd Australian Association of Gerontology Conference,…
WHO World Report on Hearing
Ear Science Institute Australia recently welcomed the launch of WHO World Report on Hearing. This major report highlighted the high global prevalence of hearing loss (over 466 million people), the…
Hearing Loss Support for Veterans
According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, hearing loss and tinnitus are in the top three of the most commonly accepted health conditions experienced by veterans. This is likely due…
Listen Up! Your Memory May Depend On It
Ear Science Institute Australia are leading a world-first, Western Australian study investigating whether treating hearing loss sooner can stave off or slow down dementia, loneliness, anxiety and depression. A 24-month…
Ear Science at AusBiotech 2019
AusBiotech is where biology and technology meet business. This year’s conference brought together the international biotech space for three days of skill-building and networking. Ear Science Researcher, Dr Filippo Valente,…
Could you be a candidate for a Cochlear Implant?
Does hearing loss leave you, or someone you love, feeling isolated and alone? Currently less that 10% of those that need a cochlear implant, actually get one. Here at the…
Australian Cricket Coach Justin Langer Announced as 2021 Ambassador for Ear Science Institute
One of Australia’s greatest ever cricket players and current Australian Cricket Coach, Justin Langer, will be going ‘all out’ in 2021, lending his public profile to WA’s Ear Science Institute…
Special Online Event
After a year of spending so much time at home, it is time for us to invite you into OUR home at Ear Science Institute Australia. Enjoy our special online…
Justin Langer urges people to take the plunge and help find a cure for hearing loss.
Head Coach of the Australian cricket team, Justin Langer is among a growing list of supporters worldwide urging people to take the plunge and donate to Gift of Hearing swim…
Tell them Justin sent you . . . Hear Well. Live Well. World Hearing Day 2021
Experts are urging Australians to seek out help for their hearing loss, whatever their age, arguing it is the key to healthy ageing. and living well. Speaking ahead of World…
Tell them Justin sent you . . . Hear Well. Live Well. World Hearing Day 2021
Experts are urging Australians to seek out help for their hearing loss, whatever their age, arguing it is the key to healthy ageing. and living well. Speaking ahead of World…
Justin Langer urges people to take the plunge and help find a cure for hearing loss.
[Left to right: David Tuckey, John Harris, Rhonda Tuckey & Justin Langer, Cottesloe Beach] Head Coach of the Australian cricket team, Justin Langer is among a growing list of supporters worldwide…
Justin Langer – Ear Science Institute Australia’s 2021 Ambassador
Australian Cricket Coach Justin Langer Announced as 2021 Ambassador for Ear Science Institute Australia One of Australia’s greatest ever cricket players and current Australian Cricket Coach, Justin Langer, will…
Could you be a candidate for a Cochlear Implant? Come speak to your local Lions Hearing Clinic team to find out.
Does hearing loss leave you, or someone you love, feeling isolated and alone? The Lions Hearing Clinic team is here to change that. Currently less that 10% of those that…
Hearing Loss Support for Veterans at New ANZAC House Veteran Central
According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, hearing loss and tinnitus are in the top three of the most commonly accepted health conditions experienced by veterans. This is likely due…
Listen Up! Your Memory May Depend On It
Ear Science Institute Australia are leading a world-first, Western Australian study investigating whether treating hearing loss sooner can stave off or slow down dementia, loneliness, anxiety and depression. A 24-month…
ClearDrum grant
Medtech grant brings West Australian invention using silkworms one step closer to market Yesterday, MTPConnect and Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP announced $18.8 million in funding for…
New: Hearing and Tinnitus Advice Line
You’ve heard us talking about #FlatteningTheCurveOnLoneliness for people with hearing loss. Today, we’re launching a new phone service to help. While you’ve been social distancing, you may have noticed a…
Flattening the curve on loneliness for those with hearing loss
For those who self isolate, communication is a lifeline for staying connected. But for people with hearing loss who rely on face to face communication, they’re part of a growing…
Supporting you through COVID-19
Though many of us are being asked to stay at home, we want to ensure you aren’t without connection. That’s why we’ve been in the media talking about the importance of communication…
An important COVID-19 message for our clients
Lions Hearing Clinics will continue to operate as usual but given current Coronavirus concerns we have put in place new measures to protect our staff and clients. You will receive…
We Made It! | Rottnest Channel Swim 2020
“We made it!” The Gift of Hearing Swim Team smashed their fundraising goal, raising more than $25,000! A message from Professor Atlas, Ear Science’s Founding Director, and one of the…
Ita Told Me | World Hearing Day 2020
Experts are urging Australians to seek out help for their hearing loss, whatever their age, arguing it is the key to healthy ageing. Speaking ahead of World Hearing Day (WHD)…
Swimming the channel for charity
Professor Marcus Atlas’ swim team need your help to reach their biggest fundraising goal yet. When the Gift of Hearing Appeal started ten years ago, Ear Science Institute Australia Director,…
Let’s talk hearing this Seniors Week
Currently, three in every four older Australians have hearing loss. The side effects can make our lives feel lonelier as we say ‘no’ to more social plans, more tiring as…
See the Science: rare research moments shown in our clinics
Have you seen the moment we grew a real human cochlear from adult stem cells? How about the infamous ‘Octopus Garden’ cells we discovered, with their unusual shape, and long…
How can I get my clients to wear their hearing aids? | Bec Bennett
Ear Science Researcher, Dr Bec Bennett, presented her research on the barriers and facilitators to hearing aid use to researchers and clinicians attending the 52nd Australian Association of Gerontology Conference,…
Usher Syndrome researcher takes off prestigious award
Ear Science Research Fellow, Dr Abbie Francis, is a young researcher to watch! Her drive to help patients with a rare genetic condition had secured her nomination for the Ana…
Innovating the inner ear | Ear Science at AusBiotech 2019
AusBiotech is where biology and technology meet business. This year’s conference brought together the international biotech space for three days of skill-building and networking. Ear Science Researcher, Dr Filippo Valente,…
From real-world problems to medical solutions
A new wave of ‘engipreneurs’, or engineers who are newly becoming entrepreneurs, are being created right here in Perth. Perth Biodesign brings together young biomedical engineers, researchers, professionals and clinicians…
New partnership with All Ears Cambodia
Head of Clinical Services Lize Coetzee visited the All Ears Cambodia clinic in Phnom Penh, to meet with the founder Glyn Vaughan and his team. As part of our work…
Research featured in Audiology Now
Two of our research fellows, Dr Elaine Wong and Dr Abbie Francis, published an article in a recent edition of Audiology Now, the magazine of Audiology Australia. “In this article,…
Ting presents on regenerative research
PhD student Huan Ting Ong presented her work to a recent international tissue engineering conference in Brisbane. This conference was the annual Asia Pacific Chapter meeting of the Tissue Engineering…
Ear Science represented in Europe
Head of Research Management Adjunct Professor Rob Eikelboom gave a number of presentations to colleagues and collaborators in Europe recently. Kicking off with the 7th International Symposium on Auditory and…
Ockham’s Razor Live in Perth
BBC radio podcast Ockham’s Razor Live took place at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research recently, attended by Ear Science team members Professor Rod Dilley, Dr Abbie Francis and…
A curious mind leads Assoc Prof Prêle to Ear Science
A/Prof Cecilia Prêle’s curiosity has been her driver throughout her career. “I love starting with a question and not knowing where that’s going to take me,” said A/Prof Prêle. A/Prof Prêle…
Ear Science launches new campaign
Have you seen the new Ear Science Institute Australia TV ad? This exciting new campaign showcases the breadth of research undertaken at Ear Science, and gives a glimpse at a…
Regenerative stem cell research underway
Hearing loss understandably has a profound impact on the lives of those affected, and there can be many causes including loud noises, ageing, disease and genetic mutations. Usher syndrome is…
Research presented at SWAN 2019
The Symposium of WA Neuroscience 2019 (SWAN 2019) was held at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in mid-September, and a number of Ear Science researchers attended. Several team…
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Lions Hearing Clinic audiologist Samantha Gould was one of only two audiologists selected from Australia to attend the Eriksholm Summer Camp 2019 in Denmark. 59 participants from 25 different countries…
Sharing research in the community
Ear Science Clinical Research lead Dr Dona Jayakody’s team is currently undertaking research into the links between hearing loss and cognition, wellbeing, social isolation, loneliness and dementia. As part of…
A special delivery to Indonesia
Remember Keenan’s story from last month? Since embarking on the journey to get help for Keenan, his mum Herning has started a community support group for parents of children with…
Sharing clinical research findings with audiologists
Audiology Australia is the peak professional community for audiologists in our country. The company recently hosted a webinar on Mental Health and Hearing Loss, with three of our clinical research…
Ear Science trains second year medical students
Students in their second year of medical studies at the University of Notre Dame took part in ‘A Lump in the Throat’ training in September. Community and Project Officer Emma…
Dr Elaine Wong presents in China
Senior research fellow Dr Elaine Wong recently presented her work on Usher Syndrome at the 5th Chinese Hearing Research Conference in Beijing. The conference brought together hundreds of internationally-renowned scholars,…
Hearing aid review paper
A new paper has been published, titled Hearing aid review appointment: clients’ reasons for attendance and non-attendance. Lead author Dr Bec Bennett has published this paper in collaboration with a…
Helping Keenan hear again
Keenan lives with his parents and 2-year-old brother in the bustling Indonesian capital, Jakarta. He is among a growing number of children in the Western Pacific region to receive donated…
Ear Science CEO named one of Australia’s most influential
Ear Science Institute Australia CEO Sandra Bellekom has been named one of The Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence for 2019. Sandra received a surprise nomination by a major…
Lions Hearing Clinic at the Care & Ageing Expo
Lions Hearing Clinic at the Care & Ageing Expo The annual Care & Ageing Expo took place in early August at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, and it was…
Innovation tackled by the leaders of tomorrow
Ear Science researcher and PhD candidate Azadeh Ebrahimi-Madiseh was awarded a place in the ‘Common Purpose, Global Leadership Experience’ conducted through The University of Western Australia. More than 350 applications…
Science Lands in Parliament
Lead researcher at Ear Science Dr Dona Jayakody was one of 19 scientists invited to present their research to parliamentarians at the ‘Science Lands in Parliament 2019’. Organised by the…
A worthy recipient
Ear Science-based PhD student Huan Ting Ong recently won the UWA ‘Barry Marshall and Robin Warren Postgraduate Research Travel Award’ for 2019. Ting’s project involves regulating and deciphering cell-to-cell communication…
Winter School Program comes to an end
Ear Science researchers from the Basic Research team hosted two students for The University of Western Australia’s annual Winter School Program. Established in 2010, the Winter School Program aims to…
The Sound Exchange in Alice Springs
A number of clinicians from Lions Hearing Clinics attended The Sound Exchange conference in Alice Springs this year. Spread over three days, The Sound Exchange featured a range of hands-on…
Furthering our international networks in 3D printing
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Filippo Valente and our collaborator from Deakin University, Dr Ben Allardyce, attended the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Symposium (TERMIS) in Rhodes, Greece. Filippo presented his…
Ear Science presents and chairs at recent forum
Adjunct Professor Rod Dilley was a guest speaker at the recent UWA Higher Degree Research (HDR) Forum, hosted by the UWA Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Adj Prof Dilley…
The ‘who’s who’ at WHO
Adjunct Professor Rob Eikelboom attended the World Health Organization Meeting on Planning and Monitoring the Implementation of the Regional Framework on Rehabilitation, held in Manila recently. Delegates attended from over…
Ear Science at the annual Science on the Swan Conference
The annual Science on the Swan conference was held in the first week of June. This year Ear Science CEO Sandra Bellekom co-chaired the event and Adjunct Professor Rob Eikelboom…
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…
Out to dinner with the ASMR
This year’s Science on the Swan conference also coincided with the ASMR Medical Research Week®, which gave several of our researchers an opportunity to attend the annual gala dinner on…
Fostering new collaborations in gene editing
At the 2018 Australasian Auditory Neuroscience workshop in Brisbane, Ear Science senior researcher Dr Elaine Wong met with Professor Zhiyong Liu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): Institute of…
How do hearing aid owners acquire hearing aid management skills?
Dr Bec Bennett and colleagues have been published in the American Academy of Audiology for their article on the acquisition of hearing aid management skills. The team conducted a qualitative…
Ear Science’s global outlook
The Clinical Research team has a visiting Doctoral student in the team for nine months; meet Hatice Akçakaya (pictured left). Hatice is from the Ankara University Institute of Educational Sciences…
Helping us, helping you
The Ear Science Clinical Research team have had a couple of helpful volunteers assisting with key projects in the last few months. Jennifer Marks has been working with Dr Dona…
Showcasing our research
In June, the Ear Science Research teams welcomed two families to the Ralph and Patricia Sarich building—the Wheatley family and the King family—to get an insider look at our research…
Sasha teaches the next generation about hearing
When audiologist Sasha Benatar finished school, she didn’t think she’d soon be returning to talk to the next generation about ears! “It was an incredible feeling reflecting back. The kids…
Transforming aged care services with Jordan
Audiology Community Services Liaison, Jordan Bishop, was warmly welcomed to aged care facility St Louis Estate. Jordan is passionate about being connected with people in aged care – It’s clear…
Ear Science recognised as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
Ear Science Institute Australia’s global excellence has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Centre for Ear and Hearing Care. As one of only of six…
Is your child at risk of hearing damage?
Children as young as four years of age have emerged as a new risk group for hearing loss, with Ear Science revealing an increasing number of young people are suffering hearing…
Healthy Ears team help every child at Parnngurr school
Like many regional WA towns, a lot of people in Parnngurr suffer from chronic ear aches and pains – and for the less than 50 school children in Parnngurr, getting…
ClearDrum® advances: better materials, national media attention and newly patented tech
Together with the team at Deakin University Fibre Hub, Associate Professor Rodney Dilley has had a paper accepted for publication on a new silk bio-ink for an improved ClearDrum® implant.…
Ear Science Researcher makes headlines with hearing loss and mental wellbeing study
Ear Science Researcher Dr Blake Lawrence made headlines last month as his research on hearing loss and mental wellbeing was shared around the world. The original Reuters story was published in…
A whole new way to ‘try before you buy’: the future of testing hearing aids
Two Lions Hearing Clinics audiologists waited with anticipation as European hearing aid manufacturer, Unitron, unveiled their latest innovation to a global audience in Amsterdam. Audiologists Jordan Bishop and Siew Moon…
Our patients are singing Lyric’s praises: Lions Hearing Clinics named the top Lyric provider in WA
Lions Hearing Clinics have just been named the number one Lyric provider in WA, and have now entered the top three in Australia. It’s clear that our patients are singing…
Regular ear-checks a must: ACAud Conference 2019
Why do people check their eyes regularly, but not their ears? And how can we encourage the public to get behind annual hearing checks? Lions Hearing Clinics Operations Manager Nikola…
Meet research student Xin Ee Khoh
Ear Science works with talented emerging researchers across various intensive projects. You’ve recently met Minami Uemoto, a student researcher assisting Dr Elaine Wong by examining genetic mutations and inner ear…
Using mobile phones to detect hearing loss in pre-schoolers
How can we check more children’s hearing in communities with fewer resources? Adjunct Professor Rob Eikelboom, Professor De Wet Swanepoel and collaborators co-authored a paper on how using mHealth (mobile…
Welcoming Hon. Malcolm McCusker to our Lab | Showcasing our research
Excited Ear Science Staff gathered at the Ralph and Patricia Sarich building in April to welcome our Patron, The Honorable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC CitWA, and Tonya McCusker AM…
Meet Ear Science Research Student Minami
We recently introduced you to Dr Abbie Francis, a researcher who heard Associate Professor Rodney Dilley speak at several University events, then worked incredibly hard to join our team. Now,…
Ear Science Researcher Ting represents postgrad students at UWA
Research student Huan Ting Ong has recently been elected to a position with the UWA Postgraduate Student Association. As a Research Representative for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences,…
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…
Ear Science trains Curtin’s first wave of medical students
Curtin University’s first ever medical students are well into their studies, preparing to move their learning from the classroom to the clinic. Ear and hearing care is a vital part…
Ear Science researchers talk all things hearing at Science on the Swan | Tickets available
Science on the Swan showcases the latest findings, innovations and projects from local scientists, researchers, students, doctors and consumers. This year, the Perth science conference looks at healthy ageing. With…
Patient experiences, supporter origin stories and Public Service Announcements: Ear Science in the media
This month, Ear Science is shining a light on our work and impact to celebrate our Gift of Hearing Appeal charity dinner. Throughout the month, Ear Science patients, audiologists and…
International research collaborator welcomed to Perth
What if you were struggling to hear your loved ones speak, and your hearing aid ‘noticed’ this? What if your hearing aid amplified their voice, but not the TV behind…
Paving the way to cure Usher Syndrome: landmark findings in new paper
What if we could re-program a patient’s own stem cells to become something new – and use them to cure Usher Syndrome, a chronic genetic condition? Ear Science researchers have…
Hearing loss in low and middle income countries: Ear Science at the Sound Hearing Conference
In Australia, if you have an issue with your hearing, getting help is usually straightforward. But in low and middle income countries, it’s harder to get help, and the likelihood…
Is tele-audiology ready? Karina submits important thesis
With hearing loss on the rise — and a global shortage of audiological services to help — tele-audiology is becoming increasingly important. Ear Science Researcher, clinical audiologist and speech-language pathologist…
Emerging researcher looks for a vital window before dementia diagnosis
What if researchers could identify dementia early just by testing your hearing? Could that help to delay its onset – or even someday prevent dementia altogether? Ear Science researcher, Hadeel…
Dr Stegeman connects the dots between research for better patient health
University Medical Center Utrecht researcher Dr Inge Stegeman farewelled our Clinical Research team this month after three months of intensive collaboration. Dr Stegeman is an epidemiologist; the main focus of…
Training tomorrow’s doctors to tune in to hearing loss: first cohort of medical students trained in 2019
Ear Science Institute Australia hosted its first student training day for 2019 in March, training 100 future doctors to better support patients with hearing loss. As part of the dedicated…
Daniel runs new tests on ClearDrum®
UWA Biomedical Engineering student Daniel Faulkner has just finished an exciting Summer Vacation Scholarship with our Basic Research team. The scholarship supported this up-and-coming undergraduate student to spend 6 weeks…
Four audiologists discuss their passion for new specialties: Lions Hearing Clinics
Four Lions Hearing Clinics audiologists will help more people hear the ones they love as they undertake new specialty areas. Responding to an open invitation for training in an area…
Ten community events
It’s vital to check our hearing regularly – especially as we get older. Lions Hearing Clinics’ Jordan Bishop spoke at ten community events, from Bunbury to Gingin, to spread the…
Making ear care fun
When the Healthy Ears team fly to the Pilbara, they know they’ll be hard at work helping kids with ear conditions – but they’re also tasked with an interesting challenge:…
From snakes to ear aches: meet our new Research Fellow
When Dr Abbie Francis applied for a position at Ear Science Institute Australia, she’d been following our work for some time. As a PhD student, Abbie had seen Adjunct Professor…
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…
Collaborating with the World Health Organization for World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is an annual advocacy event held on the 3rd of March and kicking off Hearing Awareness Week, which runs until the 9th of March. The day aims…
Finding a Cure for Usher Syndrome
With the sad passing of Stan Perron AM, the well-known WA philanthropist with a passion for research, Ear Science recognises the support his foundation has generously provided. Most recently, towards…
Training WA’s Medical Students
In 2018 alone, Ear Science trained almost 500 future doctors from UWA and Notre Dame. Working with every WA medical student will ensure the next generation of doctors are benefiting…
Furthering Global Expert Care
As part of our ethos to improve the lives of people with ear and hearing disorders around the world, we consider education to be the critical action required to make…
How Loud is Too Loud?
Dangerous Decibels is a two-day workshop run by international hearing experts from New Zealand, the US and Malaysia. Thanks to a grant from Lotterywest, Ear Science hosted experts at our…
Supporting the World Health Organization
Ear Science Institute Australia is an active supporter and contributor to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) plight to improve global hearing health and awareness. We are active in meetings, including…
Lions Hearing Aid Bank
In collaboration with the Lions Hearing Foundation, our Lions Hearing Clinics donate thousands of pre-owned hearing aids to areas in need through a joint initiative called the Lions Hearing Aid…
Promoting Community Awareness
The Lions Hearing Clinic team is highly engaged with the community, sharing its expertise, not only in the clinic rooms but mixing with patients in their world. This bond between…
A Big Donation for Auditory Processing Disorder
The Lions Hearing Foundation donated nearly $60,000 in 2018 to fund Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) devices for children. Through our close relationship with Lions Hearing Foundation, our team were able…
Conquering the Waves
Led by Ear Science Director, surgeon scientist Professor Marcus Atlas, the Gift of Hearing Appeal swim team took part in the annual Rottnest Channel Swim to raise much-needed funds. Kicking…
Turning Research into Clinical Practice
In 2018, our Clinical Research team published 41 papers in international; peer-review journals. The research covered a wide range of topics with a focus on translating findings into clinical practice…
Elmo is just what Peta needed
Elmo is a tiny Terrier Cross who started his life in some turmoil; as a puppy, he was surrendered to a shelter. Sadly, in Australia, more than half of dogs…
Ear Science staff bring back learnings from South Africa
The 34th World Congress of Audiology was held in Cape Town, South Africa this year. A number of Ear Science team members from across our Lions Hearing Clinics, Ear Science…
Danny is still cheering for Ear Science a decade later
More than ten years after receiving surgery that saved his hearing, WA’s first simultaneous bilateral cochlear implant recipient is still cheering for Ear Science. A photo of him and his…
Another life changed as Denis receives the Gift of Hearing
At five years old, Denis Santino was playing with his cousins in South Sudan, laughing at jokes and learning his letters, numbers and sounds. But, soon after, his hearing would…
Medical students discover ‘A Lump in the Throat’
As part of our commitment to ongoing education and excellence, we work closely with our local universities to provide ear, nose and throat education to every medical student across WA. Recently,…
Our Healthy Ears team are making a difference in rural communities
Did you know 9 in 10 Aboriginal children in remote areas have otitis media, a serious middle ear infection that can cause hearing loss? That’s the highest rate in the…
Hearing loss won’t stop these little footballers
The AFL grand final is coming up fast – and so are these little AFL players’ big futures! While West Coast and Collingwood prepare to face off at the AFL grand…
Ear Science collaborates with SUSTECH in China
Earlier this year our CEO Sandra Bellekom and Ear Science Researcher Elaine Wong were invited to speak at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. Our Ear…
Ear Science welcomes international stem cell researcher
We are proud to welcome Dr Pratheesh Damodaran to Ear Science Institute Australia. Travelling all the way from India to work in our lab, Dr Damoran’s research focuses on a…
FREE Hearing Tests for World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is an annual event held on the 3rd of March to raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and promote hearing care across the globe. The…
Looking ahead to clear waters
Our Gift of Hearing Appeal swim team is continuing to train hard for the upcoming swim from Cottesloe to Rottnest. We caught up with the team on the weekend to…
Gift of Hearing Swim Q&A with Prof Marcus Atlas
This week, we stopped by Prof Marcus Atlas’s clinic in Subiaco to ask him about his upcoming swim to Rottnest, why he does it and why the Gift of Hearing Appeal is…
Award Winning Hearing Health Workshop Coming to Perth
Ear Science Institute Australia with the generous support of Lotterywest is bringing international experts in Audiology, Public Health, Research and Health Communication to Perth to deliver the award winning Dangerous…
Welcoming the new year with a splash!
As 2018 commences with our Director getting ready to swim an ocean for our Gift of Hearing Appeal, we are all re-energised and ready to continue to tackle the hard…
Ear Science Researcher Wins Dr Harry Blackmore Award
Congratulations to Ear Science Researcher Dr Robert Eikelboom for winning the 2017 Dr Harry Blackmore Award. Dr Eikebloom was given the award in recognition of his significant contribution to improving…
Lions Hearing Clinics wins Appreciation Award
Ear Science’s Lions Hearing Clinics won an appreciation award for their significant contribution to the Care and Ageing Expo 2017. Throughout the Expo our Head of Clinical Services, Lize Coetzee…
Ear Science Researcher presents at TEDxUWA
In early September Ear Science Researcher Dr Hsern Ern Tan presented his research at TEDxUWA Salon. Dr Tan is investigating if 3D printing technology can be applied to medical treatment options…
Ear Science Researcher Appointed as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Audiology
We are proud to announce Ear Science Researcher Rob Eikelboom has been appointed as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Audiology, one of the world’s leading peer-reviewed audiology…
Ear Science Celebrates Research Week at QEII Medical Centre
As a leading publisher of hearing research, Ear Science Institute Australia was proud to support Research Week which ran from the 16th to the 20th of October 2017 and was hosted…
Ear Science helps little Keenan hear for the first time!
On the surface, three year old Keenan’s striking baby blues may be a feature of envy for many of the people he meets. But beneath their brilliant exterior, this little…
Hearing Awareness Week 2017
Hearing Awareness Week 2017 Schedule: To celebrate Hearing Awareness Week 2017, Ear Science Institute Australia is releasing a series of educational videos promoting hearing research and new hearing devices. Please see…
Key grant awarded to innovative implant
All science begins with a question; how can we do this better? How can we fix this? How can we cure that? This is no more apparent than with the…
A gift unlike any other
When speaking to the Chairman of Ear Science Institute Australia, it is easy to get swept up in the enthusiasm and passion he has for the organisation. But how deep…
Making waves with music
“Don’t tell me we can’t change the world, if we all take one step that’s a giant leap for one little girl, but I can’t do this on my own…
Training at the cutting edge
In a world where advancements happen on a regular basis, trying to keep on top of what is new, current and best practice can often be a challenge. It is…
Searching for a cure
When you meet someone with Usher Syndrome the thing that strikes you most is their outlook on life and positive attitude. A genetic condition, it affects a person’s balance, vision…
Don’t put off getting a hearing test
One of our five senses, hearing allows us to interact with the world and others, but if our hearing weakens, it can start to impact on our relationships with loved…
Patient at front of mind in all decisions.
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…
Life with new rhythm
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…
Research the core of ear health
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent disabilities in the world. According to the World Health Organization, there are 360 million people globally with disabling hearing loss. Some 32…
Silk provides cure for painful burst eardrums to help millions worldwide
Chronic Middle Ear Disease and the ensuing perforated eardrums impact millions around the world, reducing hearing and causing complications, including infections, which take the lives of nearly 30,000 people every…
Ear Science Welcomes ACCC Report
NOT-FOR-PROFIT EAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA AND LIONS HEARING CLINICS WELCOME ACCC HEARING INDUSTRY PROBE TO SUPPORT PATIENT INTERESTS Following the release of an ACCC report into the hearing industry referencing…
Ear Science Director Swims for Hearing
Through the annual Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim, Ear Science Institute Australia Director Winthrop Professor Marcus Atlas and his friends work to illustrate their enduring commitment and passion for the Gift of Hearing Appeal,…
Lions Hearing Clinics on the hunt for unwanted hearing aids
Hearing aids, despite their miniature sizing, are a technological masterpiece. With the use of the latest technological advances, these devices can deliver sound to people who have been lacking clarity…
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Association for Research in Otolaryngology The Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) aims to encourage and promote research in the broad field of Otolaryngology and related areas; to foster friendly…
Hearing Awareness Week
Ear Science Institute Australia is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the community who have ear, hearing and balance disorders. This is achieved through our clinical…
Access to Better Ear Care In WA’s Remote Communities Wins Award
Access to Better Ear Care in WA’s Remote Communities Wins Award Ear Science Institute Australia’s researcher Chris Brennan-Jones has won the Premier’s Exxonmobil Student Scientist of the Year Award for…
Calling all preowned or unwanted hearing aids
ACCORDING to the World Health Organisation (WHO), some 360 million people globally are affected by a ‘disabling hearing loss’ – meaning every day sounds, like light traffic and general conversational…
Lize’s Story
At the Ear Science Institute Australia, our audiologists know first-hand the life changing effects of hearing loss as shown in the inspiring story of Lize Coetzee. Lize was just 3 years old…
WA leading the world in ear and hearing health
As Perth businessman George Jones AM settles the final payment for WA’s newest $20 million hearing health facility in Subiaco, the state has actively demonstrated its overriding effort to lead the…
Sisterly support paves the way for new life in full sound
New Zealand-born Helena is particularly close with family. Born profoundly deaf, she was bullied relentlessly by her peers throughout her childhood. Only her family – particularly her sister Bridget – made life more…
Smoking & hearing loss – is there a relationship?
Did you know: New research has shown that giving up or reducing smoking and avoiding passive exposure to tobacco smoke may reduce your risk of hearing loss. According to a recent study of more than 150,000 adults, smokers have…
Water wise with your implant
When protected by Cochlear’s Aqua covers or Med-El’s Waterware covers, the latest cochlear device models allow you to enjoy water recreations with peace of mind that your implant will remain safe. There are different…
Make sure you and your loved ones are communicating
When at home with a partner or family member, the environment is usually quieter than in other social situations (such as in restaurants or shopping centres). However, using best-practice communication strategies is still very…
Swimming for hearing
Our Gift of Hearing Appeal is close to the hearts of all who work at Ear Science Institute Australia, and none more so than our very own Director, Professor Marcus…
Our 500th Cochlear Implant Milestone
In late 2015, Ear Science Institute Australia restored hearing to its 500th cochlear implant recipient. Sixty six-year-old grandfather Alex McKay received the implant though the Ear Science Clinic (formerly the Hearing Implant Centre),…
Ear Science’s Gemma Upson – Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year 2014 state finalist
Ear Science Clinic’s Gemma Upson – a state finalist for Telstra’s Young Business Woman of the Year, 2014 14/10/2014 Ear Science Institute Australia’s Head of Clinical Services, Gemma Upson, was a state finalist…
Study: Dementia-hearing loss link
Dementia-hearing loss link gathers momentum 29/8/2013 The multi-pronged research drive to define the role of restoring hearing loss to prevent or delay the onset of dementia has been further bolstered…
Ear Science achieves world first – 2013
WA adolescent receives world-first magnetic cochlear implant device 31/10/2013 A 17 year old Perth school-boy has become the world’s first adolescent recipient of a new magnetically attached hearing implant at…
Prof DeWet Swanepoel: Valerie Alder Research Prize 2014
Children under 6 more likely to have one of the most common childhood illnesses. 3/12/2014 Professor De Wet Swanepoel has won the coveted Valerie Alder Research Prize from the Ear…
Our 500th Cochlear Implant Milestone – 2015
Our 500th Cochlear Implant Milestone In late 2015, Ear Science Institute Australia restored hearing to its 500th cochlear implant recipient. Sixty six-year-old grandfather Alex McKay received the implant though the Ear Science Clinic…
Valerie Alder Research Prize for Children’s Research
Children under 6 more likely to have one of the most common childhood illnesses. 3 December 2014 Professor De Wet Swanepoel has won the coveted Valerie Alder Research Prize from the…
EnginEars turns up volume on children with hearing loss
EnginEars turns up the volume for children with hearing loss 15 October 2014 Community Services Minister Tony Simpson today launched EnginEars – the state’s most ambitious hearing implant program for kids. Helping…
Extending the boundaries – 2013
Extending the boundaries – 2013 30 October 2013 Rural residents across Western Australia have participated in a series of expert educational seminars provided by the Ear Science Institute Australia, as part…
Research giants join forces for hearing impaired in Western Pacific Region
Hearing loss sufferers worldwide will reap the rewards of three globally recognised research brands with Ear Science Institute Australia (ESIA), Curtin University and William Demant Foundation joining forces to establish…
It all started with a travelling hearing bus!
The story behind how Lions Hearing Clinics began is both special and humble. It was born out of passion and dedication from a young couple heavily committed to their Lions…
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…
ClearDrum Grant
Medtech grant brings West Australian invention using silkworms one step closer to market Yesterday, MTPConnect and Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP announced $18.8 million in funding for…
Hear Well for Life – new mural for Salvado Rd office
New mural: Hear Well For Life A colourful mural to welcome clients and visitors to our clinic and organisation head office thanks to local Perth artist Susan Respinger. The artwork…
Australian research project trials tele-audiology services for cochlear recipients
Tele-audiology is the delivery of audiological services from a distance and a new research project in Western Australia will investigate how it can be used to help people with cochlear…
The million dollar questions our health system needs answered
The million dollar questions our health system needs answered https://www.earscience.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/01b-Dr-Dona-Jayakody-Listen-Up-Your-Memory-Might-Depend-On-It-Final-CAPS.mp4 Can you mend a broken heart? Will wearing hearing aids prevent dementia? What’s the best way to treat diabetes? How…
Hearing Implant Support Group Evening | 3 Aug 2021
Ear Science Implant Clinic runs regular support evenings to give you the opportunity to speak with someone who understands how you are feeling who has been through the hearing implant…
Reduce the impact of Dementia
With one in six Australians suffering from hearing loss, the world-renowned medical research organisation – we are urging adults aged over 65 to check their hearing to potentially reduce the…