Understanding and addressing the impacts of hearing loss on mental wellbeing has become an urgent issue, write renowned Macquarie University audiologists Professor Catherine McMahon and Associate Professor Piers Dawes.
In early July, Marc received his first cochlear implant at Westmead Hospital from surgeon Associate Professor Melville da Cruz.
After moving from Hillview Community Health Centre in February, Hearing Matters have settled into their new premises in Suite 600, Ground Floor of the Australian Hearing Hub. We would encourage
“Most of the deaf and hard of hearing teenagers Hear For You mentors and supports have also been supported by Hearing Australia since they were young children,” says Mr Kim
In August, four staff from Jilin University, Changchun, China – two otologists and two audiological technicians – visited Macquarie University for three weeks to receive comprehensive training in standard adult
Two Australian Hearing Hub member organisations, Macquarie University and National Acoustic Laboratories joined forces for the 50th Anniversary of Conception Day – now called RE:Conception, to inform and educate those
Next year, a bachelor degree in cognitive and brain sciences will be offered for the first time at the university.
Amanda Fullerton, Linguistics PhD student, competed in the Macquarie University rounds of the 3 Minute Thesis Competition. Amanda came first in the Department of Linguistics round, second in the Faculty-wide
On Monday 9 September, the Australian Hearing Hub hosted Associate Professor Piers Dawes to give a presentation on ‘Hearing and help seeking’. Piers Dawes has recently joined Macquarie University as
The two-day event blended educational experiences with a range of fun and social activities, providing opportunities for the children to practice their communication and social skills, and build relationships.
“It’s the best thing I ever did” Dorothy says. A reference to the decision to get a cochlear implant. Ordinarily this statement is something recipients often say. However, there is
Deaf and hard-of-hearing children are often the only child with hearing loss in their school. These formative years are difficult for most of us, but being singled out as being
