We hosted a free webinar titled ‘Tinnitus Unveiled’ during the recent 2025 Tinnitus Awareness Week. Participants heard from expert audiologists: Myriam Westcott and Ben Hoddinott, as well as lived experience consumer advocate Victoria Didenko. As we continue to raise...
In this editorial piece, Deafness Forum Australia shares its opinion on the importance of clearer distinctions between the roles of audiometrists and audiologists. Members of the community may encounter both audiometrists and audiologists when they seek hearing...
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability heard evidence about the benefits of Auslan being offered as a language other than English. A witness at the Disability Royal Commission, Natalie Sandon-Stanhope directly...
In this editorial piece, Deafness Forum Australia shares its opinion on the importance of clearer distinctions between audiometrists and audiologists. Members of the community may encounter both audiometrists and audiologists when they seek hearing assistance, but...
To mark International Tinnitus Awareness Week, we are pleased to support the release of a comprehensive new report: "Ringing the Alarm: The Tinnitus Care Crisis." This report by Tinnitus UK highlights alarming shortcomings in tinnitus care and professional training in...
A pressing need for systemic reforms and increased regulation has been revealed in a survey conducted by Deafness Forum Australia that sheds light on the complex landscape of hearing services in the country. Our survey gathered insights from consumers and providers of...