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 […]
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: tba. Wherever you are in Australia, you can attend via Zoom. All you need is a phone, laptop, tablet or computer. While everyone is welcome, only members […]
National Acoustic Laboratories’ researchers found there are significant numbers of people who report trouble with hearing in certain situations but have ‘normal’ audiograms. Head of Audiological Science, Padraig Kitterick, says that National Acoustic Laboratories, aka NAL has been looking to improve our understanding of this group of people and investigate potential solutions. And one recent […]
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Look after your hearing in the same way you look after other aspects of your health. Having a hearing test helps to detect early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Find out more at health.gov.au/hearing
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It is National Safe Work Month in October – a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Noise can damage your hearing if it’s too loud. Both sudden, loud noises, like an explosion; and constant, loud noises, like working near industrial machinery or blaring background music, can damage your hearing. Our ears […]
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Nutrition is essential for healthy aging and is one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain overall health. Some research suggests that certain nutrients can help preserve hearing health. Antioxidants, found in vitamins A, C, and E, have been studied for their protective effects against age-related hearing loss. They help fight oxidative stress, […]
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