New Gene Therapy for People Born with Hearing Loss
New research offers a possible cure for one of the most common forms of inherited hearing loss.
Hearing and Children with Down Syndrome
Hearing loss is a common issue among children with Down syndrome, but it often goes unnoticed until it affects speech and language development.
Protecting Young Ears: A Virtual Summit
Protecting Young Ears: Navigating Disease & Medication Risks This online summit was an opportunity for engagement and conversation around hearing loss prevention for children. Deafness Forum Australia brought to the community leading experts from Murdoch’s...
Noise Impacts Astronauts’ Health and Performance
Noise-induced hearing loss has been documented across decades of space missions. Research reveals that prolonged exposure to these sounds doesn’t just risk hearing damage. It also affects cardiovascular health, sleep quality, and mission success.
New Direction for NDIS and Disability?
The Albanese Government has announced (12 MAY 2025) a significant reshuffle of key social policy portfolios, moving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from Social Services to the Health portfolio under Minister Mark Butler. Tanya Plibersek steps in as the...
National Conversation on Auslan Training Qualifications
Public Skills Australia is undertaking a critical project to update the Auslan, Interpreting, and Translating Training Qualifications. This essential project aims to ensure these qualifications reflect the evolving needs of students, professionals, and the wider...