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 enormous social and economic cost to Australia. Preventing hearing loss is one of […]
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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 delay or arrest cognitive decline. Many studies globally have shown the links between hearing loss and cognitive decline […]
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Dear Members, since March 2023, the Deafness Forum board has been managing a process to update our Constitution to reflect the best practices in governance and structure. With the invaluable assistance of an independent legal firm, we’ve drafted a set of proposed changes aimed at refining the Constitution. This initiative isn’t just about legal compliance; […]
We are delighted to announce that Professor Kelvin Kong AM will deliver the 25th Libby Harricks Memorial Oration at Parliament House Canberra on the evening of Monday 25 March 2024. Professor Kong is Australia’s first indigenous surgeon, a Worimi man, and an inspiring advocate for hearing health. He was honoured as the NAIDOC Person of […]
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The Department of Social Services wants to hear from people who would like to join two panels for the National Disability Data Asset. These panels will provide support to the National Disability Data Asset Council on priority areas for the disability data asset. This includes the ethical use of data and future improvements. If you […]
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When you have tinnitus, socialising in noisy places may be the last thing you want to do. During the festive period, the pressure to join in and have a good time can be overwhelming. Office drinks, family parties and children’s concerts can all bring a level of stress about how you’ll cope with the noise. […]
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