Group Training Programs

Group Training Programs

Group Training Programs

All classes are run in small groups and take place in a friendly, relaxed environment. Fees may be charged in accordance with the type of service.

We are currently reviewing our programs to ensure we can offer the most valuable programs for our attendees. If you are interested in any of the programs, please get in touch and register your interest.

Programs

Programs in Hearing Loss Management are conducted by Better Hearing Australia (Brisbane) and affiliated groups. They include hearing loss management, information sessions and social activities. The programs assist people who are hearing impaired in managing their hearing loss better.

These programs are run on demand. Please contact BHA to register your interest.

Active Communication Education

Our Active Communication Education (ACE) Program was developed from the program of research conducted in the Communication Disability Centre at The University of Queensland. 

Its objective is to empower adults with hearing loss to enhance their communication skills and equip them with effective coping strategies for their daily activities. 

Assistive Listening Devices Seminars

There is a growing list of devices and apps that can help people with hearing loss in everyday life.

Our free Amplify Your Life seminar covers many relevant and applicable options for people with hearing loss to help them hear better, communicate more effectively and let them feel safer and more secure in their homes.

Basics of Speechreading/Lipreading

Our face2face Lip Reading Academy delivers a short course on the basics of Sight-Assisted Communication/Hearing Loss Management.

Signed Communication

Please see Deaf Connect for Auslan classes.

Supplementary/Information Sessions

Supplementary sessions can include a range of exercises and information on various aspects of hearing loss, including:

  • the ear and the hearing process
  • speech-reading and communication strategies
  • hearing loss and stress
  • hearing aids and other devices for better hearing
  • assistive listening devices
  • life skills
  • other relevant topics

Further Information/Register Your Interest

For further information or to register your interest, please contact Better Hearing Australia Brisbane.

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Location

Better Hearing Australia Brisbane Ltd
433 Logan Road, Stones Corner QLD 4120
We are located in ‘The Bower’ Serviced Offices above the Cafe. Ask for us at reception.

Postal Address

Better Hearing Australia Brisbane Ltd
433 Logan Road, Stones Corner QLD 4120

Hearing Loss Advice & Support

Contact us
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: (07) 3844 5065
Email: info@bhabrisbane.org.au

Registered Charity

Better Hearing Australia Brisbane Ltd is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a registered charity. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Better Hearing Australia respectfully acknowledges and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, winds and waters where we live, learn and work.