Ringing the Alarm: The Tinnitus Care Crisis
To mark International Tinnitus Awareness Week, we are pleased to support the release of a comprehensive new report: "Ringing the Alarm: The Tinnitus Care Crisis." This report by Tinnitus UK highlights alarming shortcomings in tinnitus care and professional training in...
Hearing Services in Australia: A Call for Change
A pressing need for systemic reforms and increased regulation has been revealed in a survey conducted by Deafness Forum Australia that sheds light on the complex landscape of hearing services in the country. Our survey gathered insights from consumers and providers of...
Join the Conversation During Tinnitus Awareness Week!
We’re excited to welcome Victoria Didenko for a special conversation to mark Tinnitus Awareness Week! For 11 years, Victoria has lived with tinnitus and turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to raise awareness and advocate for those affected by this...
Vaccines Trial for First Nations Children
Vaccines trialled on First Nations children in the Northern Territory to combat high rates of hearing loss are showing significant promise, according to the research team involved. Australian First Nations children experience the highest reported rates of otitis media...
Noise-induced Hearing Loss – it’s Real!
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...
Such a Rich Diversity in Sign Languages
Many people assume that there is only one sign language, and express disbelief when told otherwise. Why? Wouldn’t it be more sensible if there was just one signed language? Then Deaf people could communicate with each other? (note that ‘Deaf’ with a capital ‘D’ is...