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Protecting the Public from Unsafe Practice is Our Priority

Australia’s State and Territory Health Ministers are currently considering options for regulating the audiology profession. Deafness Forum Australia is committed to supporting the registration of audiologists and audiometrists in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, emphasising the benefits it would bring to public safety. Currently, audiologists are self-regulated, meaning their title is not […]

Find Your Own Path in Life

“Only two months after I was born, my parents could tell that I was deaf. When it was confirmed at the hospital, the doctor shared, “I regret to tell you that your son is deaf”, to which my parents nonchalantly replied, “There is nothing to be sorry about, he will be fine”. Kasper Bergmann, Vice […]

Hearing Loss Impacts Emotional Response to Music

Music is an important part of life for many people. It can evoke a wide range of emotions, including sadness, happiness, anger, tension, relief and excitement. People with hearing loss and people with cochlear implants have reduced abilities to discriminate some of the features of musical sounds that may be involved in evoking emotions. Music […]

Meet the Deafness Forum Board for 2025

The board of Deafness Forum Australia, elected by and representing a national membership of individuals and organisations, sets the direction and policy on key issues. The board ensures that Deafness Forum is focused on its purpose and strategic objectives and manages its resources efficiently and effectively for the future. The composition of the Board reflects […]

Hearing Health Elevated: National Summit

“Can you hear me?” A familiar question with growing urgency. What if the threats to our hearing go beyond the loud sounds we hear daily and include hidden dangers like some infections or medications? These risks are real and can be especially harmful to children’s developing ears. Let’s have a conversation about this. The Summit: […]

Getting Used to it: New Hearing Aids

Getting used to hearing aids is a significant adjustment for many, mainly because these devices amplify sounds that users may not have heard clearly for some time. This reintroduction of sounds means that the brain has to relearn how to process auditory inputs, which can initially lead to discomfort or an overwhelming sensation for new […]

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