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Adjunct Associate Professor Elaine Wong and Professor Sharath Sriram pose for a photograph at An Evening with Prof. Sharath Sriram.

An Evening with Professor Sharath Sriram

3 September 2025

Adjunct Associate Professor Elaine Wong, Head of Hearing Therapeutics at Ear Science Institute Australia, recently attended An Evening with Prof Sharath Sriram, organised by WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Held…

Dr. David Sly and Prof. Sharath Sriram posing for a picture outside the Discovery to Device Facility.

News, Research

Strengthening Our Connection with Professor Sharath Sriram in MedTech Innovation

14 August 2025

This August, we were honoured to welcome Prof. Sharath Sriram, the newly appointed Chief Scientist of Western Australia and a leading authority on the development and translation of cutting-edge medical…

Education, News, Research

Future Health Research & Innovation funding to support Australian first-of-its-kind Hearing Biobank

24 May 2024

We are so pleased to announce the WA Government Future Health Research & Innovation Fund (FHRI) will be supporting the development of a WA-headquartered Australasian biobank to advance genetic therapies…

Community, Gift of Hearing, News

New partnership with BHP for Healthy Hearing Outback Program

17 May 2024

BHP has become Ear Science Institute Australia’s Gift of Hearing Appeal’s newest philanthropic partner to provide funding for the successful Healthy Hearing Outback program. Collaborating closely with the community, Puntukurnu…

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CEO Sandra Bellekom shortlisted for 2024 West Australian of the Year

13 May 2024

We are so excited to announce this recognition of Sandra’s professional achievements and personal contributions to the West Australian community. She has already made the finals, having been listed in…

News, Research, Treatment

National Acoustics Laboratories and Ear Science Institute Australia join forces to combat hearing loss

2 May 2024

An innovative new partnership between Ear Science Institute Australia and National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) brings together hearing researchers from across Australia with the shared goal of improving treatments for millions…

Community, Gift of Hearing, News

It’s a wrap! 2024 Gift of Hearing Dinner huge success

24 April 2024

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…

Community, News, Research, Treatment

Telethon grant to fund vital research project in remote Aboriginal communities

25 March 2024

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…

Community, News, Treatment

First-ever interstate clinic opens in Neutral Bay NSW

8 March 2024

We are so excited to announce the opening of the Lions Hearing Clinic in Neutral Bay – a beautiful harbourside suburb of Sydney. The official opening was held on Thursday…

Community, Gift of Hearing, News

Rough seas cause cancellation of 2024 Rottnest Channel Swim

28 February 2024

The 2024 Rottnest Swim this year was impacted by unforeseen weather conditions, resulting in an event cancellation. The attempted swim took place on Saturday, 24 February, but rough seas forced…

Community, Education, Research, Treatment

Could a hearing aid help keep dementia at bay? HearCog is looking to find out

26 February 2024

HearCog, our ground-breaking, two-year randomised control trial into hearing loss and dementia is well underway.Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can delay or even…

Community, Gift of Hearing, News

Dive into Action for Hearing Health – Rottnest Swim 2024

31 January 2024

DISCLAIMER: The Rottnest Swim was cancelled on the day due to rough weather conditions. This year’s Rottnest Swim is not just a physical challenge, but a chance to support a…

Research

The holiday season when it’s hard to hear

18 January 2024

A glimpse of Jody’s experience Q. Jody, as someone born with profound hearing loss, what were Christmas gatherings like when you struggled to hear? A. Any group gathering was a…

Community, Education

WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum 2023

14 December 2023

Ear Science Institute Australia Ear Health Coordinator, Lucy Mitchell and Senior Honorary Clinical Fellow Dr Anton Hinton-Bayre presented their recent advances in providing ENT services via telehealth to indigenous communities…

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