It's Tinnitus Week. https://www.tinnitusweek.com/ Do you think you hear sound when none is present? Does it sound like there’s a constant buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing or clicking noise in your ears? If so, you might be experiencing tinnitus, or “ringing in...
Teens and hearing loss are complex topics by themselves. Combined, they represent a challenge that often leaves parents wondering how they will live through this period of their child's life, teens on an emotional roller coaster from "leave me alone" to "pay attention...
The Australian Government promised last year to develop and legislate an NDIS Participant Service Guarantee to improve participant experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme. To do this, the Government commissioned a review of the NDIS legislation - Mr...
As the bushfire crisis unfolds, the Centre for Inclusive Design has created a resource for people to communicate in an inclusive way in times of emergency. Effective, accessible communication is critical in emergencies and can help save lives. Given that we’re talking...
This website features Auslan videos with information to keep you and your family & friends safe in this bushfire season - it focusses on Victoria but it's relevant anywhere. In a media release by deafness advocacy organisations, television stations were reminded...
David Eslick has a Lions hearing dog called Jake and describes the 15-month-old terrier-cross as a lifesaver. With the canine companion by his side, David said he knows when the doorbell rings, when the oven’s ready or when the phone’s calling. “I really am so lucky...