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The digital era of storytelling in remote communities

24 June 2022

A digital platform to enhance connectivity, consistency and access to hearing and mental health services to reduce isolation and distress among Aboriginal children and young people.Ear Science Institute Australia has…

Patient Story, Treatment

Peter’s hearing implant journey

23 June 2022

When did you first experience hearing loss and how did it make you feel?I had progressive hearing loss in my left ear and a hearing aid for 10 years before…

$100,000 under the WA Government’s Near-miss Awards for Emerging Mid-Career Leaders.

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$100,000 boost to fund gene therapy research for hearing loss

22 June 2022

Congratulations to Dr Elaine Wong, Lead Scientist at Ear Science Institute Australia and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University and UWA, for being awarded $100,000 under the WA Government’s…

News, Research

New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss

20 June 2022

Associate Professor Hani Al-Salami will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common side effect of hearing loss, as part of a…

Treatment

Cochlear Implant Candidate Evening | 6 July 2022

16 June 2022

Ear Science Implant Clinic runs regular support evenings to allow you to speak with someone who understands how you feel and has been through the hearing implant journey.Ear Science Implant…

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Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List recognises WA leader in hearing disorders, medical research and education

14 June 2022

Professor Atlas AM is one of only eight West Australians on this year's Honours List to receive this distinguished honour.Professor Atlas is one of only eight West Australians appointed as…

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My cochlear implants gave me a second chance

13 June 2022

"I felt isolated and alone" Larraine first experienced her hearing loss around 20 years ago. During this emotional time, she felt sad and angry at losing something that was a…

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4 Tips To Keep Your Hearing Aids In Tip-Top Condition

10 June 2022

How To Take Care of Your Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Battery GuidelinesThe hearing aids prescribed by our qualified audiologists at Lions Hearing Clinic have improved the quality of life…

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Ear science affiliation to boost ear and hearing research

20 May 2022

A new affiliation agreement with The University of Western Australia to drive innovation in ear and hearing research.As a medical research institute, Ear Science is dedicated to improving the quality…

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Wearing hearing aids for the first time? How to get through the first two weeks

19 May 2022

Using hearing aids for the first time can be an overwhelming and strange experience as you readjust to interpreting sounds you may not have heard for years or ever at…

News, Research

Telethon Funding to Protect the Hearing of Children with Cancer

18 May 2022

Researchers at Ear Science Institute Australia have been awarded a Channel 7 Telethon Trust grant to support the discovery of new drugs to protect the hearing of children with cancer.Over…

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Cochlear Implants | Hearing at any age

17 May 2022

You're never too old to 'hear' results from a cochlear implantIt is normal for our hearing to decline as we get older. Hearing loss, especially progressive hearing loss, can affect…

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Jody no longer misses the sounds of life

16 May 2022

"I could not hear my children unless they were right in front of me"Jody was born with significant multigenerational hearing loss, wearing hearing aids since she was young; she knows…

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West Australian based researcher Dr Cathy Sucher Awarded REDI Fellowship high priority project, with one of Australia’s most innovative companies

12 May 2022

Perth based Ear Science researcher to improve awareness and uptake of cochlear implant recipient outcomes.The Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) Fellowship program provides up to $250,000 per Fellow…

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