In this new report – People with Disability In Australia – the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare has information on life domains such as education, health, social support and employment. Download the short report, People With Disability In Australia – In Brief The comprehensive report is here
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been investigating the safety of button batteries and whether regulation is required under the Australian Consumer Law to address their hazards. Button batteries are used in hearing devices. ACCC have now released a Button Batteries – Issues Paper for consultation. Submissions on this consultation close 5pm 30 September […]
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Hearing Australia (formerly Australian Hearing) has published data on children and young adults fitted with hearing aids or cochlear implants in Australia, who were under the age of 26 years at 31 December 2018 and who were provided with audiological and hearing aid or speech processor support services through Hearing Australia. Hearing Australia is the […]
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This video is about an innovative program introduced by Britain’s National Theatre. https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre/videos/470202506874756/UzpfSTE3NTA5MTgzNzE4Njc3ODA6MjE0NzcwMDMzNTUyMjkxMw/?substory_index=5&sfnsn=mo
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Here is a simulation. https://www.facebook.com/EarScience/videos/1466299006771224/UzpfSTQ1NTc2NTY1NDQ1MjIyOToyODYzMzkyMTM3MDIyODkw/
Adam Savage opens up about his experience with hearing loss and why getting hearing aids was a life-changing decision. Learn about why you should consider getting your own hearing tested as well. This video is sponsored by Widex. https://www.tested.com/tech/883570-adam-savage-talks-about-his-hearing-loss/?fbclid=IwAR1uNGjLC-U4-yN7SIy-cTrbDOuj3sxe58rr18-Ji0aLN-nf1pEQZ9E6KNw