Preventive health action is the key to achieving a healthier Australia by 2030. 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 Deafness Forum Australia’s key goals. We know that prevention is the foundation of […]
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Feel more connected to conversations and the world around you. Video lessons (with captions for hearing accessibility) help you start, or build on, your ability to lipread. Learn and practice lipreading at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. Feel more confident about your ability to communicate in challenging listening environments by […]
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Human interactions positively impact both our mental and physical health. Cultivating strong relationships and sustaining social connections significantly contribute to our overall wellbeing. These connections provide us with a sense of belonging and support, enhancing our happiness and reducing stress. Being socially connected can even extend our lifespan. Research has found that individuals with robust […]
Prof David McAlpine at Macquarie University asks, do we need a cure or is what we have enough to solve the problem? “I’m going to say that the answer is — we need a cure, and the reason is because there is much of hearing loss we can’t prevent — even so-called preventable hearing loss.” […]
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The Government’s review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme was published this month. In the Working together to deliver the NDIS report, there are 26 recommendations with 139 actions to improve the scheme over the next five years. The NDIS is jointly funded by the Australian, state and territory governments. The NDIS was established in […]
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Hearing Aid Features Explained is a new resource to help hearing aid users and the general public understand the large, and often overwhelming, landscape of hearing aid technology available in the hearing device market today. The Guide is presented from the perspective of a person’s listening needs. It was created by The National Acoustic Laboratories. […]
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