People over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment. 66% of people over 60 have hearing loss and 33% of older Australians have low vision. Estimates suggest more than a quarter of Australians over 80 are living with dual sensory impairment. Combined vision and hearing loss describes any degree of sight and hearing […]
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A Global Standard for Safe Listening in Video Gameplay and Esports is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. It aims to address the growing concern of hearing health in the gaming community. The development of a Global Standard is a collaborative effort between the World Health Organization and the International Telecommunication Union. […]
Farmers, protect your hearing! Did you know that many common farm noises exceed 85 decibels? That’s the threshold for potential hearing damage? Top noise culprits: Tractors (90-120 dB) Chainsaws (100+ dB) Squealing pigs (100+ dB) Pumps (100+ dB) Even seemingly quieter activities can cause damage over time: Enclosed spaces amplify noise Consider cumulative exposure throughout […]
It’s Safe Listening Week and we’re turning down the volume on kids’ headphone use! Did you know? Nearly 50% of teens and young adults are exposed to unsafe sound levels from personal devices! Here’s why we should care: Hearing damage adds up over time It can affect language, education, and social development Headphone use is […]
The Australian Pioneers: In April 1984, Sue Walters experienced a sudden and profound hearing loss due to meningococcal meningitis. That same year she was given the remarkable opportunity to try an experimental piece of technology: the cochlear implant. This innovative device was introduced by Professor Graeme Clark in Melbourne in 1978, who then further developed […]
ONLINE EVENT: Strengthening Alcohol and Other Drug, Womens’ and Disability Sector Reponses to Gender-Based Violence. This event will showcase and explore innovative and collaborative responses and new directions in responding to gender-based violence across our three sectors. Tuesday 27 August 2024, 1pm to 3pm AEST The Alcohol & other Drug partnership approach in Western Australia […]