The Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program continues to play a vital role in supporting Australians with hearing loss. Through the Voucher Scheme, eligible people — including pensioners, veterans, and NDIS participants — can access subsidised hearing assessments, hearing aids, fitting services, and follow-up support from accredited providers. Vouchers issued under the program help cover the […]
Members of the community may encounter both audiometrists and audiologists when they seek hearing assistance, but would they know the difference? There appears to be confusion among consumers about the roles of audiometrists and audiologists, with some expressing uncertainty about the expertise each profession possesses. This points to a need for better public education about professional roles and where the current system could be enhanced.
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‘No research about us, without us’ is our statement on citizen and community involvement in health, disability and medical research in Australasia. It articulates the significance of this involvement, details its benefits to the research process, explores various levels and types of involvement, and addresses several implementation challenges. Recognising the evolving landscape of […]
The 13th of April 1989 was when the first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary was published. This publication officially gave our community a name for its language. Auslan Day is a great way to celebrate this!
A Global Standard for Safe Listening in Video Gameplay and Esports aims to address the growing concern of hearing health in the gaming community.
We hosted a free webinar titled ‘Tinnitus Unveiled’ during the recent 2025 Tinnitus Awareness Week. Participants heard from expert audiologists: Myriam Westcott and Ben Hoddinott, as well as lived experience consumer advocate Victoria Didenko. As we continue to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding tinnitus, we hope this webinar helped shine a light on […]
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