The Office of Hearing Services (part of the federal Health Department) is developing national practice standards in audiology.
The process is supported by an audiology expert reference group. We are a member of the reference group.
The objective of the group is for the voluntary standards to reflect nationally agreed practice expectations of those working in the hearing services sector. The standards will:
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be applicable to all professions involved in hearing services in Australia
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cover all client populations and practitioner types
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be up-to-date, evidence based and relevant to the needs of all key stakeholders in the hearing services sector including clients, practitioners, families, carers and funders
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be endorsed and owned by the hearing sector
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be measurable by third parties if required.