Evidence Based

Research & Data

Leading with data to drive better hearing health outcomes for every Australian.

3.6 Million

AUSTRALIANS LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS

1 in 6

OVERALL PREVALENCE IN THE POPULATION

$20 Billion

ANNUAL ECONOMIC COST TO AUSTRALIA

18% Increase

EXPECTED PREVALENCE BY 2030

Our Research Focus

Deafness Forum Australia doesn’t just represent the community; we partner with leading institutions like the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) and various university research centers to generate the evidence needed for policy change.

Latest Study: Hearing Loss and Mental Health

Released March 2024

Our latest collaborative study reveals a 40% higher incidence of social isolation and depression among older Australians with untreated hearing loss. This research is currently being used to advocate for universal hearing screening for Australians over 65.

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The Economic Impact

A 2023 socio-economic report commissioned by Deafness Forum highlights that the cost of inaction on hearing health is staggering. This includes lost productivity, healthcare costs, and the cost of informal care. We use this data to prove that investing in hearing health is not just a moral imperative, but an economic one.

Research Partners

Macquarie University

NAL Australia

Monash Health

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Are you interested in participating in upcoming hearing health studies? Join our research database.