Kassy and Chontae Hayden are two proud Ballardong (Noongar) and Badimaya (Yamatji) sisters from Perth, whose family comes from a small country town called Kellerberrin and Merriden. They grew up surrounded by family and the bush on a farm just shy of a town called Westonia, until their family moved to Perth. Kassy graduated from […]
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Deafness Forum Australia extends a warm invitation to an address by Professor Kelvin Kong AM. The venue is Parliament House Canberra from 5:30 pm on Monday, 25 March 2024. There is no admission charge. Kelvin is a proud Worimi man and Australia’s first indigenous ENT surgeon and an inspiring advocate for hearing health. In 2023, he was […]
The Australian Government has published an update on the actions it will take to implement the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Progress Update provides an overview of what processes and consultations the government is undertaking before it formally responds by mid-2024 to the […]
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In the spirit of World Hearing Day and International Women’s Day in March, our One in Six newsletter is a tribute to the resilience, wisdom, and talent of Aboriginal Women in Hearing Healthcare and Advocacy. This edition is a celebration of voices that resonate with the power of culture, heritage, and unwavering dedication to improving […]
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Preventive health action is the key to achieving a healthier Australia by 2030. Australians in good health are better able to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Avoidable hearing loss and a reluctance to seek professional help when hearing is fading represent an enormous social and economic cost to Australia. Preventing hearing loss is one of […]
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Leading Western Australian Medical Research Institute, Ear Science Institute Australia is well underway with HearCog, a ground-breaking, two-year study of hearing loss and dementia. Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can delay or arrest cognitive decline. Many studies globally have shown the links between hearing loss and cognitive decline […]
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