Farmers, protect your hearing! Did you know that many common farm noises exceed 85 decibels? That’s the threshold for potential hearing damage? Top noise culprits: Tractors (90-120 dB) Chainsaws (100+ dB) Squealing pigs (100+ dB) Pumps (100+ dB) Even seemingly quieter activities can cause damage over time: Enclosed spaces amplify noise Consider cumulative exposure throughout […]
It’s Safe Listening Week and we’re turning down the volume on kids’ headphone use! Did you know? Nearly 50% of teens and young adults are exposed to unsafe sound levels from personal devices! Here’s why we should care: Hearing damage adds up over time It can affect language, education, and social development Headphone use is […]
The Australian Pioneers: In April 1984, Sue Walters experienced a sudden and profound hearing loss due to meningococcal meningitis. That same year she was given the remarkable opportunity to try an experimental piece of technology: the cochlear implant. This innovative device was introduced by Professor Graeme Clark in Melbourne in 1978, who then further developed […]
ONLINE EVENT: Strengthening Alcohol and Other Drug, Womens’ and Disability Sector Reponses to Gender-Based Violence. This event will showcase and explore innovative and collaborative responses and new directions in responding to gender-based violence across our three sectors. Tuesday 27 August 2024, 1pm to 3pm AEST The Alcohol & other Drug partnership approach in Western Australia […]
A Reflection on Being Hmong & Stories of Resilience. By Jane Lee, Canberra. On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable resilience of indigenous cultures around the globe. The theme of resilience resonates deeply with me, shaping my own journey, the experiences of my family, and the […]
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The benefits of participating in art is the subject of research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study. Findings link better physical health and mental wellbeing in older Australians with taking part in the arts. Lead researcher Dr Christina Davies said the study found older adults who engaged in any recreational arts […]