Australian orchestras are busting the access barriers
Orchestras across the country are teaming up with experts and community groups to deliver specialised programs that bust access barriers. Relaxed and accessible orchestra performances are offered as a regular component of performance seasons, including at the Adelaide...
Sign for Human Rights: International Day of Sign Languages
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. In Australia, 16,000 people use Auslan at home.* The UN General Assembly has...
Noise pollution is hurting the animals
From construction projects to busy roads, airplanes and railways, human noise is everywhere. It is an invisible cause of stress, posing serious risks to human health and wellbeing. However, noise also harms animals living in close contact with humans. A greater...
Hearing Australia is celebrating 75 years of service
For 75 years, Hearing Australia has provided world-leading research and hearing services for the wellbeing of all Australians. The organisation cares for thousands of children, adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, pensioners and veterans every week...
Be involved: Hearing impairment in older adults study
Adult-onset hearing loss is one of the most prevalent causes of disability. 1 in 6 Australians are living with hearing loss and it is predicted to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. Despite its high prevalence, adult-onset hearing loss is largely an under-recognised health...
Making hearing technology accessible for Americans with Hearing Loss
People in the United States can buy hearing aids from October without seeing an audiologist. New rules provide a path for people in the U.S. to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical examination, prescription, or...