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ATSU Australian alumni, current students and staff at an Independent Audiologists Australia conference in Queensland, (L-R) Dr Heidi Modrovich, Dr Signe Steers, Melanie Gibson (ATSU), Rachel Gibson, Nicole Eglinton and Colleen Campbell. Image: Independent Audiologists Australia.

University and training

More Australians are becoming a Doctor of Audiology through A.T. Still University

January 12, 2026

The online Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology Program from America’s A.T. Still University is gaining momentum with audiologists from Australia and...

Adolescents with one good ear struggle in noisy environments as two ears are essential for effective listening. Image: Rido/stock.adobe.com.

Single sided deafness

SA researchers seek teens with SSD for study to improve hearing device use and listening

by Helen Carter

December 13, 2025

An Australian study aims to investigate facilitators and barriers to effective listening and acceptance of hearing devices in children with...

Ear Science Institute Australia said Dr Rob Eikelboom was recognised for his contribution to the hearing health of humanity. Image: Ear Science Institute Australia.

Research

Back-to-back audiology researcher of the year awards for Dr Rob Eikelboom

by Helen Carter

December 12, 2025

Ear Science Institute Australia’s research manager, Dr Rob Eikelboom, has been named Australia’s leading researcher in audiology, speech and language...

Renee Garuccio said clinical education in audiology is highly variable across Australia and clinical placement is central to forming competent graduates. Image: Renee Garuccio.

University and training

Study to explore how Australian audiology educators assess student competence

by Helen Carter

December 12, 2025

Melbourne audiologist and audiology lecturer Ms Renee Garuccio is exploring how audiology educators support and assess clinical competence of student...

Melbourne audiologist Sandra Lee meeting the locals on a previous trip to South America. Image: Sandra Lee.

Hearing aids

Melbourne audiologist Sandra Lee calls for donated hearing aids for families in Chile

by Helen Carter

December 1, 2025

Audiologist Ms Sandra Lee is travelling to Chile in December and has made a plea to audiology clinics and manufacturers...

From left, Bionics Institute CEO Mr Robert Klupacs, Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor and president Professor Pascale Quester and Swinburne vice-president , innovation and enterprise, Dr Werner van der Merwe. Image: Swinburne University.

Research

Strategic alliance for Swinburne and Bionics Institute to accelerate medical device research

by Helen Carter

November 18, 2025

The Bionics Institute will partner with Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to accelerate the development...

Professor Nicole O'Reilly, CDU Head of School, Allied Health Sciences, said the Health Hub’s expansion showed the university’s commitment to delivering impact beyond the classroom. Image: Charles Darwin University.

University and training

Appointments delivered by Charles Darwin University audiology students nearly triple

by Helen Carter

August 28, 2025

Patient appointments delivered by audiology students at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Health Hub have nearly tripled in under three...

CDU audiology student Holly Rasmussen from Nevertire in rural NSW hopes to work in rural communities and said Australians shouldn’t be disadvantaged based on where they live. Image: CDU.

Hearing Careers

Enrolments skyrocket in Charles Darwin University’s online audiology degree

by Helen Carter

August 15, 2025

Enrolments in the Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Master of Clinical Audiology have increased by more than 500% since the program...

AHPA said many allied health students reported significant hardship while on placement, a growing problem dubbed ‘placement poverty’. Image: Peopleimages/stock.adobe.com.

Hearing Careers

AHPA calls for Commonwealth Prac Payment for all allied health students

by Helen Carter

August 4, 2025

Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) has called for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to include all health professions to help...

ABOVE: Compassionate care, clear communication, effective problem-solving, and respect for the client experience are key qualities and skills that are needed. Image:Image: Peakstock/stock.adobe.com.

Audiometry

From competent to exceptional in hearing care: What does it take?

by Helen Carter

August 3, 2025

DR ANNE-MAREE DALEY advises on what makes an excellent audiometrist and audiologist, describing the qualities that set them on a...

Charles Darwin University in the NT welcomes first medical students

University and training

More Australians are becoming a Doctor of Audiology through A.T. Still University

SA researchers seek teens with SSD for study to improve hearing device use and listening

Back-to-back audiology researcher of the year awards for Dr Rob Eikelboom

Study to explore how Australian audiology educators assess student competence

Melbourne audiologist Sandra Lee calls for donated hearing aids for families in Chile

Strategic alliance for Swinburne and Bionics Institute to accelerate medical device research

Appointments delivered by Charles Darwin University audiology students nearly triple

Enrolments skyrocket in Charles Darwin University’s online audiology degree

AHPA calls for Commonwealth Prac Payment for all allied health students

From competent to exceptional in hearing care: What does it take?

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