Hearing Loss Awareness and Sector News

From Silence to Sound: Shirley’s Cochlear Hearing Journey
From Silence to Sound: Shirley’s Cochlear Hearing Journey

Shirley’s inspiring journey from profound deafness to cochlear implants, advocacy and helping others shows the life-changing power of support and technology.

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Flying with Hearing Loss: Tips for a better hearing journey
Flying with Hearing Loss: Tips for a better hearing journey

Our new guide breaks down each step of the flying journey with simple, real-world tips for travelling with hearing loss, hearing aids or cochlear implants.

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Hearing Aids in the Media: Why Outdated Images Matter
Hearing Aids in the Media: Why Outdated Images Matter

How hearing aids are represented in the media can have a big impact on the uptake of these devices and addressing hearing loss in general.

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Why treating hearing loss in people with dementia matters
Why treating hearing loss in people with dementia matters

Treating hearing loss in people with dementia can improve their quality of life and make each day easier for family and carers.

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Does hearing loss cause dementia?
Does hearing loss cause dementia?

What does the research currently say about the link between untreated hearing loss and dementia?

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Wearing Your Hearing Loss on Your Sleeve
Wearing Your Hearing Loss on Your Sleeve

For Susan Chisholm, wearing a hearing loss badge isn’t just a practical tool, it’s a quiet act of empowerment.

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Hearing Loss Awareness Badge Survey Insights
Hearing Loss Awareness Badge Survey Insights

Our survey results highlight a diverse range of preferences and thoughtful insights that will inform the next phase of badge development.

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Advocate for Accessible Communication During Disability Action Week!
Advocate for Accessible Communication During Disability Action Week!

Contribute to Queensland's Disability Action Week with a campaign designed to highlight the transformative power of accessible communication.

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Why independent tradies and DIYers face higher risks of hearing loss
Why independent tradies and DIYers face higher risks of hearing loss

Independent contractors, tradies, and home renovators are at greater risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), or industrial deafness, compared to employees in larger companies.

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BHA and Brisbane Metro: Delivering on Accessibility
BHA and Brisbane Metro: Delivering on Accessibility

BHA and our consumer volunteers are playing a crucial role in consulting with the local government regarding the new Brisbane Metro.

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Better Hearing Australia Brisbane Ltd
Level 1, 88 Tribune Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101

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Phone: (07) 3844 5065
Email: info@bhabrisbane.org.au

Government appointed State Disability Peak and Representative Body for Queenslanders who are hard of hearing.

Government appointed State Disability Peak and Representative Body for Queenslanders who are hard of hearing.

Official research partner of the Centre for Hearing Research at the University of Queensland.

Official research partner of the Centre for Hearing Research at the University of Queensland.

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