Welcome to Australia’s online lipreading program.
Feel more connected to conversations and the world around you. Video lessons (with captions for hearing accessibility) help you start, or build on, your ability to lipread. Learn and practice lipreading at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. Feel more...
NAIDOC Person of the Year: Professor Kelvin Kong.
Black excellence and community leadership were honoured at this month’s National NAIDOC Week Awards. By Tahnee Jash and Carly Williams for ABC News The major award winner dedicated his award to raising awareness of the devastating rates of middle-ear disease impacting...
Kids up to age 9 to access NDIS early childhood program.
The NDIS early childhood approach currently supports children younger than 7 and their families. From 1 July 2023 and over the following 2 years, the age of children supported under the early childhood approach will progressively change to include children younger...
Hearing health message for Health Professionals.
Health professionals - untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of both adults and children. Early awareness and intervention can help prevent further hearing loss. If you suspect your patient is experiencing hearing loss, encourage...
WHO makes ear and hearing care for all a reality
Under the theme "Ear and hearing care for all! Let's make it a reality", World Hearing Day highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as an essential component of universal health coverage. To support countries in this process,...
You can get help for your hearing health.
1 in 6 Australians have hearing loss, but you can get help for your hearing health. Having a hearing test helps to detect early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit...