
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.
Annual General Meeting

Members and friends of Deafness Forum of Australia are invited to attend the annual general meeting conducted via video conference on 3 February 2021. The business of the meeting: accept the minutes of the previous AGM accept the annual report, auditor’s report and...
Tiny batteries – big danger

Button batteries are lurking everywhere in your home — hearing aids, remote controls, kitchen scales, birthday cards, children's toys and countless other products. If swallowed, a button battery can become stuck in a child’s throat and result in catastrophic injuries...
Two types of sudden deafness

A sudden hearing loss tends to be just that, very little warning, just a sudden event. However, not all sudden deafness is sensorineural (inner ear-related). There are two types of sudden hearing loss that may happen, they are: Sudden Conductive Hearing Loss Sudden...