It’s a wrap! 2024 Gift of Hearing Dinner huge success
The annual Gift of Hearing Appeal dinner was held last Thursday in the beautiful Perth State Buildings. The evening was a testament to the unwavering support of our community of…
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Telethon grant to fund vital research project in remote Aboriginal communities
Our researchers have been awarded a research grant from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust to advance ear and hearing services in the Pilbara. Indigenous children in the Pilbara region carry…
Conductive Hearing Loss | Symptoms and Treatments
Conductive hearing loss occurs when natural vibrations or sounds picked up at the outer or middle ear are blocked from reaching the inner ear (cochlea). Damage to the outer or middle…
Wearing a mask with hearing aids
Wearing a face mask with hearing loss is challenging. COVID-19 has made wearing a face mask part of our daily life, making communication with others even more difficult for those…
Go for it: the joys & challenges of an audiology researcher
Join Mel Ferguson as she chats with Caitlin Barr about her career in audiology, leadership, balancing motherhood, and why we need to believe in ourselves, work together, speak out when…
Silicon-chip technology creating a better eardrum
The ability to hear well is fundamental to the development of speech and language. It is crucial a child with a hearing loss is identified early, and given immediate access…
Telehealth | opportunities and challenges for those with hearing impairment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to think about different ways to access health services. However, effective health care appointments via telehealth can be challenging for people with hearing impairment.…
Could the gallbladder hold the key to curing hearing loss?
The inner ear is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear and is mainly responsible for sound detection and balance. When the specialised inner ear cells deteriorate or die this…
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…
Judith gave the gift of hearing
Judith included a gift in her Will. Judith’s bequest will contribute to our vital research, clinical services and education in the ear and hearing sector. Judith was initially from Tasmania,…
Hearing Aid Technology Q&A with Daniel Gerace
Daniel Gerace answers some of our client questions in response to his podcast episode on The Next Frontier in Hearing technology. About Daniel Gerace After completing his Bachelor of Science,…
How can I protect my ears?
Protecting your hearing is vital – once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. Loud noises are a major cause of hearing loss – and depending on what you do…
AAMRI showcases Australia’s Medical Research Discoveries
Showcasing breakthroughs from Australian medical research institutes The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has today launched a new website, Medical Research Discoveries, to bring together the best stories…
Research to improve the reliability of cochlear implants
The acute and long-term outcomes of cochlear implantation remain variable and can be unpredictable. One reason is the formation of scar tissue around the electrode which, in some cases, can…