Cochlear implants

Macquarie University's Professor Bamini Gopinath. Image: Macquarie University.

Workforce

Macquarie University study identifies variability in hearing healthcare

June 5, 2025

An Australian study in wearers of hearing aids and cochlear implants has identified variability in hearing healthcare from GPs and...

Features on cochlear implants and vestibular disorders will be highlighted in the August-September 2025 edition of HPA.

Balance testing equipment

Calling manufacturers of vestibular equipment and cochlear implants

by Helen Carter

June 1, 2025

The August-September 2025 edition of Hearing Practitioner Australia magazine will take a deep-dive into the world of cochlear implants and vestibular...

Only 10-11% of adults who could benefit from a CI have them in Australia. The guidelines aim to improve this adoption rate by providing a structured approach to care, making it easier for adults to access and benefit from cochlear implants. Image: tunedin/stock.adobe.com.

Cochlear implants

ANZ Hearing Health Collaborative develops guidelines for cochlear implantation in adults

by Helen Carter

April 26, 2025

Draft national guidelines have been developed for cochlear implantation (CI) in adults to address gaps in care, enhance access and...

From left, audiologists Nicole Eglinton, Erica Caiuby and Lauren Iasenzaniro will present on cochlear implant mapping at the webinar. Images: Nicole Eglinton, Erica Caiuby and Lauren Iasenzaniro.

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IAA webinar on unlocking the power of ESRT and enhancing cochlear implant mapping

by Helen Carter

April 16, 2025

Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA) will run a webinar on 18 June 2025 to help audiologists enhance cochlear implant mapping through...

Mr Peter Karlstromer, CEO of GN Group, left, and Mr Dig Howitt, CEO and president of Cochlear, at Sydney Harbour in March 2025 after signing the contract to expand the Smart Hearing Alliance and the R&D partnership between the two companies. Image: GN.

Company updates & acquisitions

GN and Cochlear expand R & D partnership to enhance bimodal offerings

by Helen Carter

April 6, 2025

GN and Cochlear have expanded their 10-year research and development partnership within the Smart Hearing Alliance to enhance bimodal solutions, where...

Research

The Cass Foundation funds Bionics Institute research to improve cochlear implant programming for infants

by Helen Carter

March 15, 2025

The Cass Foundation has awarded $60,000 to support Bionics Institute researcher Dr Demi Gao in her work to improve cochlear...

Tinnitus

Tinnitus patient John Ross credits an audiologist with helping to save his life; now he’s giving back, not giving in

by Helen Carter

March 11, 2025

Cochlear implant recipient JOHN ROSS is president of CICADA Queensland and a Soundfair ambassador. He relays his hearing loss and...

Professor Julia Sarant, left, said results suggest cochlear implant use may delay cognitive decline in older adults with severe-profound hearing loss for several years. Image: Julia Sarant and Sarah/stock.adobe.com.

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University of Melbourne study finds cochlear implants may improve cognitive function, slow dementia symptoms

by Helen Carter

March 8, 2025

New Australian research suggests cochlear implants may improve cognitive function and slow dementia symptoms in older adults. Lead author, audiologist...

NextSense client Wayne is happy that he persevered with cochlear implant rehabilitation. Image: NextSense.

Cochlear implants