Hearing Australia is calling on all Australians to have their hearing checked to stay connected to the people, sounds and activities they love. “Good hearing plays a significant role in helping people stay active, happy and involved in the world around them,” says Mr Kim
Listen up! Experts call for action on hearing loss-depression link
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.
Marc is heading for success
In early July, Marc received his first cochlear implant at Westmead Hospital from surgeon Associate Professor Melville da Cruz.
Hearing Matters have settled into their new premises at the Australian Hearing Hub
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 you to come and visit us or encourage your clients to pop in and say
Winners of the Hear For You Film Festival by deaf teenagers announced
“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 Terrell, Managing Director of Hearing Australia. “By working with Hear For You, together we can
Macquarie University provides training to staff from Jilin University, China
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 assessment and were certified upon successful completion of the program. The training provided an opportunity
RE:Conception 2019
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 attending live music venues on how to protect their ears from loud noise. Macquarie
New chapter in teaching children to read
Next year, a bachelor degree in cognitive and brain sciences will be offered for the first time at the university.
Congratulations Amanda Fullerton
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 round and was awarded joint first place in the People’s Choice award. This means Amanda
Welcome Associate Professor Piers Dawes
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 an Associate Professor in Audiology from the University of Manchester, UK. Piers presentation looked at
Top End Children Shine at Inaugural Camp
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.
Age only a number for Dorothy
“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 nothing ordinary about Dorothy Auld. Or her story.