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NAIDOC Person of the Year: Professor Kelvin Kong.

NAIDOC Person of the Year: Professor Kelvin Kong.

Black excellence and community leadership were honoured at this month’s National NAIDOC Week Awards. By Tahnee Jash and Carly Williams for ABC News The major award winner dedicated his award to raising awareness of the devastating rates of middle-ear disease impacting...

Kids up to age 9 to access NDIS early childhood program.

Kids up to age 9 to access NDIS early childhood program.

The NDIS early childhood approach currently supports children younger than 7 and their families. From 1 July 2023 and over the following 2 years, the age of children supported under the early childhood approach will progressively change to include children younger...

Hearing health message for Health Professionals.

Hearing health message for Health Professionals.

Health professionals - untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of both adults and children. Early awareness and intervention can help prevent further hearing loss. If you suspect your patient is experiencing hearing loss, encourage...

WHO makes ear and hearing care for all a reality

WHO makes ear and hearing care for all a reality

Under the theme "Ear and hearing care for all! Let's make it a reality", World Hearing Day highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as an essential component of universal health coverage. To support countries in this process,...

You can get help for your hearing health.

You can get help for your hearing health.

1 in 6 Australians have hearing loss, but you can get help for your hearing health. Having a hearing test helps to detect early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit...

Deafblind Awareness Week, from 25 June

Deafblind Awareness Week, from 25 June

Deafblind Awareness Week is observed during the last week of June. Help spread awareness and take measures to make the world more deafblind-friendly. More than 15 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with severe deafblindness. Learn more about Deafblind...