Hearing loss is costing Australia $15 billion a year in health system costs and lost productivity.
At all life stages, good hearing health and communication connect us to each other, our communities, and the world.
More common than heart disease, cancer and diabetes. 500,000 hearing aids are bought every year in Australia.
Hearing loss affects 70% of people over the age of 70 and it has a huge impact on their quality of life.
10,000 people whose first language is Auslan deserve better access to education, jobs & community life.
The peak national body representing the interests of Australians who are concerned with the quality of their hearing and the effects it has on their lives and the people around them.
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For heaven’s sake! We’re living in a pandemic, so where are the captions?
There’s a health crisis but where are the captions in Government announcements? It is frustrating and dangerous that captions are increasingly NOT being included in the Government’s emergency and disaster announcements when they appear on TV replays and social media....
National Relay Service response times slowed – Coronavirus
The NRS is operating with reduced staff because of Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, people who communicate in Auslan using the Video Relay service will experience longer than usual wait times to have their calls answered. Other NRS call channels can also expect...
The importance of accessible communications during this Coronavirus pandemic
A statement by Deafness Forum Australia about the importance of accessible communications during this Coronavirus pandemic. One in six Australians live with a hearing loss that impacts on their daily lives. We comprise one of the largest categories of persons with...