Cancer survivors and hearing loss.
Cancer survivors have a significantly higher prevalence of hearing loss than the general population. “We expected that cancer survivors would have a higher burden of hearing loss, but we are still surprised to see that 40% of cancer survivors reported troublesome...
Hayden sisters know how important Ear Health is to Aboriginal families.
Kassy and Chontae Hayden are two proud Ballardong (Noongar) and Badimaya (Yamatji) sisters from Perth, whose family comes from a small country town called Kellerberrin and Merriden. They grew up surrounded by family and the bush on a farm just shy of a town called...
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.
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.
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.
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...