Vaccines Trial for First Nations Children
Vaccines trialled on First Nations children in the Northern Territory to combat high rates of hearing loss are showing significant promise, according to the research team involved. Australian First Nations children experience the highest reported rates of otitis media...
Noise-induced Hearing Loss – it’s Real!
Earplugs are a simple but important tool to help protect against noise-induced hearing loss. They can be a total lifesaver, especially if you know you’re going to need them ahead of time, like when you’re headed to a concert. How loud can concerts get? The answer is...
Such a Rich Diversity in Sign Languages
Many people assume that there is only one sign language, and express disbelief when told otherwise. Why? Wouldn’t it be more sensible if there was just one signed language? Then Deaf people could communicate with each other? (note that ‘Deaf’ with a capital ‘D’ is...
