A recent episode of ABC’s ‘You Can’t Ask That’ was about deafness. Bec Stewart from Hear For You located at the Australian Hearing Hub featured in the programme, as well as other people talking about their deafness – both good and bad aspects. The episode gives
Big Hearing Data Workshop
On Tuesday 4 June 2019, Macquarie University Hearing, Department of Computing and the Australian Hearing Hub held a ‘Big Hearing Data Workshop’. The workshop was attended by 30 experts from the Department of Computing, Faculty of Human Sciences and representatives from many of the Australian
Hearing loss, Aging and Public Health
On Friday 10 May, Macquarie University and the Australian Hearing Hub hosted Professor Frank Lin, Director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health and a Professor of Otolaryngology, Medicine, Mental Health, and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins. The two seminars bought together nearly 200
Hearing health crisis among Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
The huge prevalence of middle ear disease among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is linked with poor education and a range of social problems, writes hearing researcher Professor Catherine McMahon.
Professor Jim Patrick AO awarded an Honorary Doctorate
Macquarie University are proud to award Professor Jim Patrick AO an Honorary Doctorate for his service to the field of hearing and cochlear implants. He is recognised as a world authority on cochlear implants and is one of the original engineers who pioneered the
Macquarie University cares about hearing
To download the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030, and to read more about our exciting university-wide collaborations and initiatives, visit the Hearing Strategy webpage.
Aussies being ignored by their partners: New research reveals the truth behind ‘selective hearing’
New research reveals the truth behind ‘selective hearing’ Do you think your partner has ‘selective hearing’? Sometimes we might feel like our partner is choosing not to listen, but the reality is, in many cases, they just can’t hear you. New research by Australian Hearing
Hearing loss affects relationships in millions of families worldwide
The State of Hearing Report, conducted for Cochlear, reveals many people know that adults with hearing loss are facing social isolation, declining self-esteem and losing the ability to communicate as their families feel the strain.
Indigenous Hearing Health symposium
On Tuesday 5 March, to mark World Hearing Day and Hearing Awareness Week, H:EAR | Hearing Education Application Research, Macquarie University and the Australian Hearing Hub hosted an Indigenous Hearing Health symposium. The event opened with the 2019 Libby Harricks Memorial Oration by Professor Andrew Smith
Too loud?
Whether you’re playing music, listening to podcasts, or making phone calls, we’re plugging into our devices more every day. Professor David McAlpine talks to 9 NOW A Current Affair about the risks?
Brad’s message – don’t delay your hearing test
“Hearing impairment can affect anyone at any age. If you have concerns about your hearing, if other people tell you can’t hear them, get tested. It’s not going to improve on its own – and it’s likely to get worse.”
19-year-old Olivia has a message for teens with hearing loss
“It will most likely feel daunting at the beginning, but, at the end of the day, having the implants will improve many parts of your life.”