Find Your Own Path in Life.
“Only two months after I was born, my parents could tell that I was deaf. When it was confirmed at the hospital, the doctor shared, “I regret to tell you that your son is deaf”, to which my parents nonchalantly replied, “There is nothing to be sorry about, he will be...
14 Years of Inspiring Advocacy and Leadership.
David Brady, Chair of Deafness Forum Australia, has announced his retirement after 14 transformative years at the organisation. His departure marks the end of an era of significant achievements and lasting impact in the field of hearing health and deafness advocacy....
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Children.
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial at Fudan University in Shanghai has given five deaf children, aged between one and 11, the ability to hear in both ears. Before the treatment, these children could not hear due to genetic mutations that prevent the production of a...
NAIDOC Week: a lot of kids are suffering in silence.
NAIDOC Week (7 to 14 July) is a perfect time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples. This year's theme is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud." The theme underscores the...
No Research About Us, Without Us.
Deafness Forum Australia is a staunch advocate for citizen involvement in research as it is crucial to transform research practices and outcomes for healthier, stronger communities. Towards achieving this, we have provided a submission to the review of the 2016...
Health Ministers Consider Regulating Audiology Profession
Occupational therapists, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, physiotherapists and podiatrists are among the 16 professions regulated by an independent regulatory body. Yet, audiologists regulate themselves via their own peak body. Deafness Forum Australia considers...