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...
CMV is a Leading Cause of Hearing Loss at Birth.
Every year in Australia, 400 children will be born with life-long disability caused by a common virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is spread from person-to-person through contact with saliva, urine, tears, nasal mucus and intimate contact. Infected infants and...
Auslan Interpreting & Captioning for Seniors
The National Auslan Interpreter Booking Service will be closing at the end of June. If you are over 65 and do not have an NDIS plan, you will now access interpreting and live captioning services through the National Sign Language Program, managed by Deaf Connect. This...