A new study led by Menzies School of Health Research has uncovered a staff turnover rate of 151% each year, on average, in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) clinics in regional and remote Northern Territory and Western Australia. Published last...
The sign reads, 'Protect your hearing! High sound levels can damage your hearing.' Artificial intelligence could be the key to helping people tune out the din and hear what's important, according to Google and Australian researchers. The tech giant revealed work on...
Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and a former federal Labor leader has announced his impending departure from Australian politics after a 17-year career. In February, Minister Shorten will become the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra. There, he will...
Whale earwax is a unique biological material, forming in layers within the whales’ ears, serving as a record of a whale's life history and the environmental conditions they have endured. The study of whale earwax offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of whales...
People over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment. 66% of people over 60 have hearing loss and 33% of older Australians have low vision. Estimates suggest more than a quarter of Australians over 80 are living with dual sensory impairment. Combined vision...
A Global Standard for Safe Listening in Video Gameplay and Esports is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. It aims to address the growing concern of hearing health in the gaming community. The development of a Global Standard is a collaborative effort between...