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Preventing hearing loss for a healthier Australia.

Preventing hearing loss for a healthier Australia.

Preventive health action is the key to achieving a healthier Australia by 2030. Australians in good health are better able to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Avoidable hearing loss and a reluctance to seek professional help when hearing is fading represent an...

HearCog study: Can Hearing Aids Combat Dementia?

HearCog study: Can Hearing Aids Combat Dementia?

Leading Western Australian Medical Research Institute, Ear Science Institute Australia is well underway with HearCog, a ground-breaking, two-year study of hearing loss and dementia. Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can...

To update the Deafness Forum Constitution.

To update the Deafness Forum Constitution.

Dear Members, since March 2023, the Deafness Forum board has been managing a process to update our Constitution to reflect the best practices in governance and structure. With the invaluable assistance of an independent legal firm, we've drafted a set of proposed...

Meet Kelvin Kong, Australia’s first indigenous surgeon.

Meet Kelvin Kong, Australia’s first indigenous surgeon.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Kelvin Kong AM will deliver the 25th Libby Harricks Memorial Oration at Parliament House Canberra on the evening of Monday 25 March 2024. Professor Kong is Australia's first indigenous surgeon, a Worimi man, and an inspiring...

Help the the National Disability Data Asset do its job.

Help the the National Disability Data Asset do its job.

The Department of Social Services wants to hear from people who would like to join two panels for the National Disability Data Asset. These panels will provide support to the National Disability Data Asset Council on priority areas for the disability data asset. This...

People with Tinnitus Changed their Social Lives

People with Tinnitus Changed their Social Lives

When you have tinnitus, socialising in noisy places may be the last thing you want to do. During the festive period, the pressure to join in and have a good time can be overwhelming. Office drinks, family parties and children’s concerts can all bring a level of stress...