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The gala dinner at The Wharf, Mooloolaba was one of many highlights. Image: IAA.

Conferences

Audiology Unchained 2025 report: IAA conference

February 10, 2026

Independent Audiologists Australia’s flagship event, Audiology Unchained 2025 on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, brought together 116 delegates from across Australia, New...

Guests clapping in Auslan at Expression Australia's golden anniversary celebration in Melbourne. Image: Expression Audiology.

Audiology networks

Fifty years of changing lives: Expression Audiology and the H.E.A.R Service

by Helen Carter

February 9, 2026

Expression Audiology celebrated its 50th anniversary with a commemorative event in Melbourne. Guests heard that the teachings of its predecessor,...

The Audiology Australia board with CEO Leanne Emerson sixth from left and new president Lia Traves far right. Image: Audiology Australia.

Regulators

Audiology regulation to kick off around 2030-2031, Audiology Australia reveals

by Helen Carter

February 9, 2026

Audiology regulation is likely to commence in Australia around 2030 to 2031, Audiology Australia (AudA) has revealed. The peak accrediting...

The ad uses the renowned Specsavers wit and humour as the audiology professional talks passionately and ceaselessly about hearing. Image: Specsavers.

Audiology networks

Specsavers launches ‘A little bit obsessed about hearing care’ campaign

by Helen Carter

February 4, 2026

Long famous for eye health and eyewear, Specsavers’ says one of its best kept secrets is its hearing professionals who...

The free Zoom support group meetings aim to be in the third week of each month. Image: Fernando/stock.adobe.com.

Patient support bodies

Audiologist sets up free online support group for young adults with hearing loss

by Helen Carter

February 4, 2026

Queensland audiologist Jessica Libby has established a free online support group for young Australian adults with hearing loss who are...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with CDU First Nations Health Pathways students and Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy in the new Centre for Better Health Futures building where the medical program and students are based at CDU’s Casuarina Campus. Image: CDU.

University and training

Charles Darwin University in the NT welcomes first medical students

by Helen Carter

February 4, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Mr Anthony Albanese has reiterated the importance of the new Charles Darwin University (CDU) Menzies School of...

Specsavers Audiology partners enjoying Dr Dianne Rafter’s AI presentation at the Specsavers Audiology Clinical Conference 2025. Image: Specsavers.

Features

Elevating clinical practice and trust: Specsavers Audiology 2025 Clinical Conference

by Staff Writer

February 3, 2026

More than 150 Specsavers Audiology Partners from around Australia and New Zealand converged on Melbourne for the second annual Specsavers...

AudA shortened this year’s CPD cycle from a full year to nine months to facilitate a transition to a new cycle. Image: Migma_Agency/stock.adobe.com.

Audiology Australia

Audiology Australia members must complete current CPD cycle by 31 March 2026

by Helen Carter

February 3, 2026

Audiology Australia (AudA) has reminded members that they must complete their continuing professional development (CPD) point requirements for the current...