Earplugs are a simple but important tool to help protect against noise-induced hearing loss. They can be a total lifesaver, especially if you know you’re going to need them ahead of time, like when you’re headed to a concert. How loud can concerts get? The answer is...
It is National Safe Work Month throughout 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...
Professor Kelvin Kong, a prominent otolaryngology, head and neck surgeon, believes the majority of Australians would vote Yes to the Voice to Parliament if given the right information, and that the medical community has a role to play. Professor Kelvin Kong is...
Untreated hearing loss can affect your mental and physical health and have a big impact on your life. A hearing test can help to detect the early signs of hearing loss, so you can keep your hearing healthy for longer. For information on looking after your hearing...
Feel more connected to conversations and the world around you. Video lessons (with captions for hearing accessibility) help you start, or build on, your ability to lipread. Learn and practice lipreading at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. Feel more...
In 2023, how is it that an ear infection could make it less likely for a kid to finish school or find a job? A message from Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Australian Government. That’s the reality for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...