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The clinic provides student-led allied health services including audiology, giving students hands on experience in a real-world healthcare environment under clinical supervision. Image: Leon Schoots.

University and training

$82 million La Trobe Health Clinic includes new audiology service and increased intake

June 12, 2026

An $82 million La Trobe Health Clinic at the university’s Bundoora campus has opened, expanding access to allied health services,...

Stevie Nicks has been no stranger throughout her stage and recording career to the value of an experienced hearing and vocal care specialist. Image: Randy Miramontez/Shutterstock.com.

ENT/otolaryngologists

Stevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialist

by Helen Carter

June 8, 2026

Legendary singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac has made a major gift to help establish a new university chair in...

The pathway introduces significant workforce entry changes. Image: ACAud. inc. HAASA.

Hearing Careers

ACAud inc. HAASA launches ‘evolution in hearing care workforce’ via new Clinical Internship Pathway

by Helen Carter

May 26, 2026

ACAud inc. HAASA has launched its ACAud Clinical Internship (ACI) Pathway, which it says is, “an important evolution in hearing...

Support staff in hearing clinics who become audiometrists are clinical assets. Image: Image: Kzenon/stock.adobe.com.

Audiometry

Building your practice by building your team

by Staff Writer

March 20, 2026

Extra support from support staff is a win for everyone, says CHEDY KALACH and HEATHER JOSEPH from the Australasian College...

From left, Monash University Prof Katie Stevenson, A/Prof Louisa Willoughby and Prof Sharon Pickering. Image: Shaping Australia Awards/Monash University.

Deafblindness

Shaping Australia Award for advancing Deaf and Deafblind communication access

by Helen Carter

March 5, 2026

Monash University academic Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby has received a Shaping Australia Award for her work advancing communication access for...

Each lecture theatre has been fitted with a QR code which provides more information on how to access the technology. Image: The University of Queensland.

Assistive listening devices

UQ is first Australian university to have Auracast in all lecture theatres

by Helen Carter

March 5, 2026

The University of Queensland is the first university in Australia to implement Auracast streaming technology that will improve accessibility for...

Dignitaries at the MOU signing in Vietnam including UWA audiologist Dr Robyn Choi (standing far right), Prof Silvana Gaudieri (seated far left), and Prof Charlene Kahlere (standing centre). Image: UWA.

University and training

The University of Western Australia strengthens audiology ties with Vietnam

by Helen Carter

March 4, 2026

A new partnership between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Vingroup in Vietnam will advance global health through research,...

(From left) Chief investigator, ENT surgeon Professor Stephen O’Leary from The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and cochlear implant fellow Dr Phoebe Ramos demonstrating Hear Alert to cochlear implant recipient Sean Kelleher from Bendigo. Image: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Cochlear implants

Hear Alert aims to be the first product to safeguard and monitor cochlear health

by Helen Carter

February 20, 2026

The Australian Government is helping to fund a local invention pioneered by ENT surgeons and scientists that aims to be...

(From left) Raisse Tjoa and Kate Rutledge in the Innovation Centre, displaying the Hearing WB app and related flyer. Image: Hearing Australia.

Research

Translating research into practice at Hearing Australia’s Innovation Centre

by Staff Writer

February 13, 2026

Dr BEC BENNETT, principal research audiologist at the National Acoustic Laboratories, details her experience with converting research into practice at...

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...

A new pathway: Charles Darwin University offers Bachelor of Audiometry online

University and training

$82 million La Trobe Health Clinic includes new audiology service and increased intake

Stevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialist

ACAud inc. HAASA launches ‘evolution in hearing care workforce’ via new Clinical Internship Pathway

Building your practice by building your team

Shaping Australia Award for advancing Deaf and Deafblind communication access

UQ is first Australian university to have Auracast in all lecture theatres

The University of Western Australia strengthens audiology ties with Vietnam

Hear Alert aims to be the first product to safeguard and monitor cochlear health

Translating research into practice at Hearing Australia’s Innovation Centre

Charles Darwin University in the NT welcomes first medical students

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