The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) draws on policy trends in the UK and Europe towards ‘personalisation’ of social services.
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Indigenous suffer hearing ‘life sentence’
Medical groups are shining a light on the plight of middle ear conditions in indigenous communities, with rates reported to be the highest in the world.
41% of Aussies who listen to personal devices experience hearing loss
A recent study by scientists at Macquarie University has found that up to 41 per cent of people who listen to music on personal listening devices, such as smartphones and MP3 players, feel that they may have hearing loss.
Independent practice in audiology
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology in the USA shares resources associated with audiological practice, in particular related to independent practice.
Ban anti-loitering device in shopping centres
The National Children’s Commissioner is looking into a call to ban an anti-loitering device used in shopping centres.
Listen up for hearing loss
Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age, anywhere, and the impact if undiagnosed and untreated can be devastating.