Top apps for people with hearing loss
It seems that smartphones and tablets can help us with anything these days, and your hearing is certainly no exception. If anything, the range of apps is so large it can be hard to make a decision on...
View ArticleExclusive primax™ trial
In line with other modern technology, hearing aid breakthroughs are happening more often, thanks to advances in research and design that are inspired by people who want the most out of life. We...
View Article6 tips for starting school for the first time
Starting school is an important milestone in any child (or parent’s!) life. If your child has a hearing loss and is starting school for the first time, here are some tips that may make the journey a...
View ArticleTinnitus in children
Tinnitus is not something only adults experience. Many children hear tinnitus too and the symptoms and strategies for managing tinnitus in kids are pretty much the same as they are for adults. Some...
View ArticleWhy Mikey Robins isn’t laughing
The Hearing YES Test features a video with Mikey Robins who invites people to go online and assess whether or not their hearing is up to scratch. It is just one of the quick, easily-accessible...
View ArticleLove Listen & Learn
The Love, Listen & Learn program has been developed to help educate both students and their grandparents about how important good hearing is to staying safe and maintaining happy, healthy...
View ArticleBoost your hearing with ready-to-wear tech: XTM
Are you struggling to hear in certain situations, like in large groups or noisy places? Then take a look at the XTM, our new personal amplification device. At just $349, the XTM is packed with the...
View ArticleProtect what you’ve got
There’s no doubt we live in a noisy world, and for those of us with a hearing loss it’s tempting to lift the volume even more by turning up the TV or your music so you can hear more clearly. It’s...
View ArticleMaking the most of your roadtrip adventure
There’s nothing like the great open road to make us feel alive and kicking. If you’re hitting the highway or going outback this winter you’ll know the importance of preparation. To help you along the...
View ArticleHow To Help Your Child With Hearing Loss Roar
By Dr Belinda Barnet, Swinburne University Laura has the sweetest voice. When she sings Katy Perry songs she can make you cry. Not just because she was born deaf, so it’s a miracle that this...
View ArticleStay active at any age
No matter where you live, there are a number of sports and activities you can try during winter. Don’t let an age barrier stop you from taking up a new sport, or even an old one. You don’t have to be...
View ArticleSeven tips to help your child’s coach
Communication is key when it comes to coaching team sports. When you have a child with hearing loss in a team, try following these seven points to help them reach their maximum potential, courtesy of...
View ArticlePure 13 BT primax™
World class hearing with direct connectivity to iPhone and TV. The new Pure 13 BT primax™ enables the best possible hearing experience while wearers are on the move. Equipped with the primax™ star...
View ArticleThe top causes of hearing loss in adults
Hearing loss can the acquired in a number of ways. It could be through illness, an accident, exposure to certain drugs or just part of the normal aging process. Symptoms can be mild or severe and can...
View ArticleMost common causes of hearing loss in children
Hearing loss in children can be categorised into two types – congenital (present or soon after birth) and acquired (occurring after birth). Some the most common causes of hearing loss in children can...
View ArticleAs seen on TV: XTM ready-to-wear tech will boost your hearing
As seen on TV view here: Please note that the XTM device does not substitute hearing aid technology and is suitable for people with a mild hearing loss only. Are you struggling to hear in certain...
View ArticleHearing Awareness Week 2017
The Big Aussie Hearing Check is back – Sports Edition Hearing is vital to everyday living, yet most Australians still wait seven to ten years before taking action on their hearing loss. We want to...
View ArticleAustralian Hearing’s Outreach Program
For the last thirty years, Australian Hearing’s Outreach Program has been working to improve access to hearing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the building of strong...
View ArticleHow I adjusted to hearing loss at 40
By Jane Goodfellow If someone had told me that on the day of my 40th birthday party I wouldn’t hear a thing, I wouldn’t have believed them. If they told me that I wouldn’t hear friends wishing me a...
View ArticleThis Sunday celebrate Father’s Day with a giggle or two
Father’s Day is an opportunity to honour, thank or remember fathers, brothers, uncles or any important male role models who have had a positive influence on our lives. To celebrate Father’s Day we’ve...
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