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Kelvin Kong AM on Indigenous Hearing Health

Kelvin Kong AM on Indigenous Hearing Health

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...

Acting on the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations.

Acting on the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations.

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...

Tribute to Aboriginal Women in Hearing Care and Advocacy.

Tribute to Aboriginal Women in Hearing Care and Advocacy.

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...

Preventing hearing loss for a healthier Australia.

Preventing hearing loss for a healthier Australia.

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...

HearCog study: Can Hearing Aids Combat Dementia?

HearCog study: Can Hearing Aids Combat Dementia?

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...