“Can you hear me?” A familiar question with growing urgency. What if the threats to our hearing go beyond the loud sounds we hear daily and include hidden dangers like some infections or medications? These risks are real and can be especially harmful to children’s developing ears. Let’s have a conversation about this. The Summit: […]
Getting used to hearing aids is a significant adjustment for many, mainly because these devices amplify sounds that users may not have heard clearly for some time. This reintroduction of sounds means that the brain has to relearn how to process auditory inputs, which can initially lead to discomfort or an overwhelming sensation for new […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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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