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Regulation specific to audiologists who perform paediatric diagnostic and cochlear implant care services and Ahpra registration of the entire audiology profession are two options on the cards. Image: Peakstock/stock.adobe.com.

Policy & regulation

Health ministers consider Ahpra registration in future regulation of audiologists

May 9, 2024

Ahpra registration is among seven options state and territory health ministers have put on the table as they consult on...

People with hearing impairment who receive NDIS support receive on average the least funds among the top five primary disability groups. Image: JuanCi Studio/stock.adobe.com.

Federal Government

AIHW report finds hearing-impaired people receive the least NDIS funding

by Helen Carter

April 26, 2024

About 25,000 Australians with hearing impairment receive National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support but they receive the least funds among...

WWII veteran and hearing aid proponent, Bert, 102, with Hearing Australia Tweed Heads Centre customer service officers Stephanie Watson and Amanda Condrick . Image: Hearing Australia.

Noise-induced hearing loss

Hearing Australia wants veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss

by Helen Carter

April 23, 2024

With ANZAC Day approaching, Hearing Australia is calling on veterans to ‘take aim’ at hearing loss which will help address...

Pneumoccocal vaccines can prevent glue ear but more vaccines are needed. Image: Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Research on vaccines to prevent ‘glue ear’ in top 10 NHMRC projects

by Helen Carter

April 15, 2024

Research on vaccines to prevent otitis media in First Nations children has been named in the NHMRC’s latest top 10...

Hearing Australia managing director Kim Terrell and Cochlear CEO and president Dig Howitt. Image: Hearing Australia.

Cochlear implants

Cochlear and Hearing Australia sign new three-year agreement

by Helen Carter

April 11, 2024

Hearing Australia and Cochlear have further strengthened their relationship by signing a new three-year agreement. Hearing Australia’s managing director Mr...

Hearing Services Program

Proposal to simplify claiming for Hearing Services Program

by Helen Carter

April 5, 2024

The Department of Health and Aged Care is exploring reducing the number of Hearing Service Program Schedule items and says...

The report highlighted compliance issues with providers. Image: thodonal/stock.adobe.com.

Hearing Services Program

Report highlights provider compliance issues

by Myles Hume

April 4, 2024

The latest Hearing Services Program Provider Self Assessment Report has highlighted recurring compliance issues faced by service providers delivering the...