A reedy pipe and a high-pitched trill duet against the backdrop of a low-pitched insect drone. Their symphony is the sound of a forest, and is monitored by scientists to gauge biodiversity. The recording from the forest in Ecuador is part of new research looking at how artificial intelligence could track animal life in recovering […]
The benefits of student sports include getting exercise, learning teamwork, developing discipline, and building friendships. But one of the drawbacks is that, especially in contact sports, young people are at risk for hearing loss. Unfortunately, this is not something that is top of mind for many athletes and coaches. In football, for example, there is […]
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The Deafness Forum board formed a working group in March 2023 to conduct a review with the purpose of modernising the constitution in line with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission model, and to bring clarity to sections that were unclear or problematic. These changes will be presented to the members for a vote at […]
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Calls for National Regulation of Audiologists: Townsville hospital audiology failures prompt millions in compensation. As reported in this article by Andrew Messenger for The Guardian, The Queensland government will pay more than $2.2m to families of 97 child patients of a hospital’s audiology unit. Townsville University hospital’s audiology unit programmed cochlear implants in some children […]
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This December, be part of history, science, and innovation at the Libby Harricks Memorial Oration. Join us at this event to hear directly from Cochlear pioneer Professor Jim Patrick AO about his journey, the evolution of cochlear implants, and their transformative impact on society. Register here. Tuesday 5 December at Cochlear Headquarters, Macquarie University precinct, […]
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The Annual General Meeting of the members of Deafness Forum Australia will be held online on Thursday 30 November 2023. 2pm AEDT, 1.30pm ACDT, 11am AWST. ZOOM login: Please click here to join the webinar. Questions? info@deafnessforum.org.au While everyone is welcome, only members may vote on matters. 1. WELCOME Confirmation of communication accessibility. Confirmation of […]