Risks posed to our hearing
Alan Jones talks to Professor David McAlpine about the risks posed to our hearing.
Loud sound is a health hazard
David McAlpine, Professor of Hearing, Language & The Brain and the leader of Macquarie University’s Australian Hearing Hub had a TV interview with ABC 24 News, a radio interview on 2UE and ABC702 and has written a piece for The Australian that was published on
Kids’ hearing difficulties are reflected in their brainwaves
The researchers found that the presence of noise affects the brainwaves of all children, and so is a relevant factor to consider when thinking about learning environments, but also found that children with listening difficulties have significant differences in certain brainwaves when compared to children
Postdoctoral Researcher in Magnetoencephalography
The Role An exciting opportunity exists for a postdoctoral researcher to develop and use the magnetoencephalographic (MEG) system to investigate brain responses in adults and children with a unilateral cochlear implant (MEG III). The successful candidate will participate in research projects developing and assessing new
The MindSpot Clinic recognised for service excellence in the ‘Not for profit Organisation’ category in Queensland.
The 2015 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievement of those individuals, groups, organisations and businesses.
Mental Health Matters Awards 2015
The MindSpot Clinic receives recognition for Excellence in Service Delivery in NSW.
Testing hearing is child’s play
October will see the launch of a fun new children’s game with the more serious purpose of testing their hearing. The game, Sound Scouts, was developed by Carolyn Mee of cmee4 Productions in collaboration with National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL). The beauty of the
An inspirational addition
Professor David McAlpine has been announced as the new Professor of Hearing, Language and the Brain and Director of Hearing Research and will join Macquarie University from early October. Professor David McAlpine. The Australian Hearing Hub.Photo: Chris Stacey. “The appointment of Professor McAlpine is a
Successful Open House at the Australian Hearing Hub
Left to right: Chris Rehn, Professor Jim Patrick, Jim Hungerford, Professor Greg Leigh, Alex Bond, the Hon. Marise Payne, Emeritus Professor Richard Henry and Dr Chris RobertsPhotographer: Paul Wright Saturday’s Open House at the Australian Hearing Hub saw keynote addresses from the Federal Minister for
Research funding boost sets the stage for live music venues to become hearing friendly
In support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO), International Ear Care Day, 3 March 2015, ‘Make Listening Safe’ Campaign, the HEARing CRC today announced a pilot study that will help determine how live music venues in Australia can be more “hearing friendly”.
Victor Dominello MP visits the Australian Hearing Hub
On Thursday, 5 February the Australian Hearing Hub played host to The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, Member for Ryde, Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Veterans Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education.
Senator Doug Cameron, the Shadow Minister for Human Services and Nick Champion, the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health visit the Australian Hearing Hub
On Friday, 30 January the Australian Hearing Hub played host to Senator Doug Cameron, the Shadow Minister for Human Services and Nick Champion, the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health.