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Hearing decline can have a drastic effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. Beyond not being able to interact with the world around us as you’ve always done; unable to hear traffic, conversation or music, a decline in hearing has also been linked to cognitive decline and symptoms of depression and other […]

When you ask your dad what he wants for Father’s Day, the common refrain comes, “Your presence is present enough for me!” and while this is a lovely sentiment, it makes gift giving a little difficult. As our parents age, their hearing almost inevitably diminishes, but this doesn’t have to mean a breakdown in communication. […]

  Communication with a loved one, friend or a stranger with a hearing impairment can seem a little daunting if their hearing loss is significant, but this doesn’t need to be the case. In order to ensure both you and the person you’re talking to have a successful and enjoyable interaction, there are numerous strategies […]

Recent studies suggest yes, that as our brain naturally shrinks with age, those with hearing loss appear to experience brain shrinkage much more quickly than individuals without hearing loss. The study, conducted by Johns Hopkins’ researchers, examined 126 participants over 10 years with yearly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI’s) to track brain activity, physicals and hearing […]

Earlier this week, the internet was sent on a frenzy due to a computer generated voice recording, which can be heard saying either Laurel or Yanny. With people hearing two different words, a lot of discussion has come about on what the audio is actually saying.   Yanny or Laurel Explanation With the debate taking […]

Christmas is for spending time with loved ones and spreading good cheer. But for those with hearing loss who struggle to understand group conversations, large gatherings can be daunting and isolating. This sense of isolation is very common, especially around the festive season. With one in six people in Australia now affected by hearing loss, […]

Hearing loss is a surprisingly common condition; affecting around one in six Australian’s, and with an ageing population that is projected to increase to one in four Australian’s by 2050*. Along with old age, other causes of hearing loss include exposure to excessive loud noise and accidents. Hearing Awareness Week (20th to the 26th August […]

A couple of months ago, we held our very own Graduate Student Expo Event in Sydney. It was a great chance for our Senior Leadership Team and key partners to meet with Master’s students that are graduating this year with an Audiology degree. Thirty student Audiologists from across Australia were selected to attend the event. […]

Hearing loss can have a profound impact on your life, especially when you’re just coming to terms with it. Whether you have gradually lost your hearing or have had a sudden hearing reduction, you may experience emotions and scenarios that you could not have previously predicted. The most important things to remember about hearing loss […]