We invite you to participate in a research project run by the University of Melbourne exploring how GPs currently manage hearing loss. The researchers are looking for three groups of people: 🔹 General Practitioners who currently see or have previously seen adult patients 🔹 Adults who are involved in GP practice (e.g.[…]
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I woke up one morning and my ears would not stop ringing. No matter how hard I tried to ignore the sound, it would not stop. I thought that I had caused irrevocable damage to my hearing and immediately began to blame myself for being so irresponsible in the past. It was a negative[…]
What does the future of Hearing Healthcare look like from the Government’s perspective? The newly released ‘Roadmap for Hearing Health’ will set out future directions and priorities for both the short & long-term improvements in hearing health for all people. Our CEO, Dr Caitlin Barr & our National President, Tony Whelan were involved as stakeholders in[…]
Approximately 3.6 million Australians are affected by some degree of hearing loss, and this proportion increases dramatically with age. It is estimated that hearing loss affects 58% of people aged 61-70 years and up to 74% of people aged 71 years and older. Not only is hearing loss very common, but it can also have[…]
Our CEO, Caitlin Barr met with Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians during Hearing Awareness Week, to discuss the important role of hearing care in the wellbeing & participation of Senior Victorians. The challenges that exist in the hearing sector around access and effectiveness were discussed – and the steps necessary to ensure older people[…]
World Hearing Day is on Sunday, 3 March and will launch an exciting Hearing Awareness Week for 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) have announced this year’s theme to be about early intervention & getting your hearing checked. Be it those who listen to music for long periods of time, adults over the age of 50 or[…]
This morning’s ABC Radio AM program raised important issues that currently exist for people with hearing loss and their family. As CEO of Better Hearing Australia VIC, and as an advocate for quality hearing care that is sensitive to individuals’ needs, I reiterate the importance of consumers being empowered and informed about their hearing. At[…]
Want to make the City of Melbourne more inclusive for people with disability? Click the attached PDF to find out more. What is this study about? This project aims to identify ways in which the City of Melbourne can be more inclusive for people with disability. The research is co-funded by the City of Melbourne, Melbourne[…]
It is with great excitement that I connect with you, as members, stakeholders and followers, as CEO of Better Hearing Australia (VIC). In this message, I’d like to share with you a few of my early learnings and how I am going to ensure that Better Hearing Australia (VIC) makes a difference for you and[…]