The theme for World Hearing Day is “Ear and hearing care for all”. We focus on ensuring access to ear and hearing care services to all who need it, as an essential health service. Call to action for governments, industry partners, and civil society! Ear and hearing problems are among the most common health issues […]
There is a pressing need to specifically address the high rates of hearing loss among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contact with the criminal justice system, with rates as high as 80-95% in some communities. In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, […]
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The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care sought views from the community on its plan to improve the delivery and services of assistive technologies and home modifications for older people. This is a positive step towards creating a national assistive technology program for older people that are excluded from the National Disability Insurance […]
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We are Australia’s Hearing Health Consumer peak body and also the National Disability Representative peak. On your behalf, we are in a uniquely influential position to advise the Government on health and disability and access policy. But we are so much better with you involved. Join us. Become a Member. You can download a membership […]
Under the theme “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality”, World Hearing Day highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as an essential component of universal health coverage. To support countries in this process, World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Primary ear and hearing care training […]
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Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common viral infection that can have serious health effects for children if not detected early including hearing loss in about 20% of diagnosed cases. Minnesota, in mid-western United States has expanded its newborn screening program to detect more conditions that can benefit from early intervention. Congenital cytomegalovirus becomes the newest […]
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