Protecting the Public from Unsafe Practice is Our Priority
Australia’s State and Territory Health Ministers are currently considering options for regulating the audiology profession. Deafness Forum Australia is committed to supporting the registration of audiologists and audiometrists in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, emphasising the benefits it would bring to public safety. Currently, audiologists are self-regulated, meaning their title is not […]
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Our Annual General Meeting of Members
The Annual General Meeting of the Members of Deafness Forum Australia will be held online on Wednesday 27 November 2024. This year’s Annual General Meeting marks a significant moment in the history of our organisation. It is the final AGM under the leadership of our retiring chair, David Brady. David’s tenure of more than a […]
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Supports for Hearing Families with Deaf Children
More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents who have limited knowledge about deafness and require comprehensive support and information to support and communicate with their deaf child. However, little is known about the systems that support hearing families with deaf children. By Julia Terry, Jaynie Rance https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288771 From Systems that support […]
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Virtual event: Children’s Hearing Health
Join the Summit: Be a Champion for Children’s Hearing Health. Did you know that certain infections and medications can put young children’s hearing at risk? Whether you’re a parent, healthcare professional, educator, or advocate, this is an issue we can all champion. Join us online on Friday 15 November 2024 for an essential conversation about […]
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Are We Finally Listening – Dangers of Hearing Loss
As cases of tinnitus rise, earplugs for live music are becoming more popular – as is the deeply uncool act of asking for the volume to be turned down. If you attended a music festival this summer, you might have noticed that earplugs are having a moment. Earplugs were once ugly, disposable foam bullets that […]
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Seniors Suffer in Silence: Hearing Loss
An estimated 2 million Australian seniors are living with hearing loss, with many experiencing social isolation and alienation from family and friends. By Rowan Cowley for The Senior New data released by YouGov found 42 per cent of Australians aged 50 or older and living with hearing loss were losing confidence in social interactions. Even […]
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