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The HPCCB said livestreaming or audiovisual recording of patient consults for training purposes would be a potential breach of the Code of Conduct for audiologists and audiometrists. Image: Have a nice day/stock.adobe.com.

Regulators

HPCCB warns video recording patient consults for training unethical and likely illegal

June 30, 2025

The Hearing Professional Conduct and Complaints Body (HPCCB) has warned against live streaming and/or audiovisual recording of patient appointments for...

One new rule is a 50% cut to the amount claimable for travel to deliver home and community-based therapy services. Image: Benjamin Crone.

NDIS

NextSense says NDIS Pricing Review will impact sector, and review reveals hearing supports

by Helen Carter

June 30, 2025

NextSense says the 2024-2025 NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Pricing Review has made key recommendations that will impact NextSense and...

Some of the children with their family members and organisation representatives inside New Zealand Parliament. Image: The Hearing House, NZ.

Paediatrics

First NZ Power of Connection event shines a light on children with hearing loss

by Helen Carter

June 30, 2025

The inaugural New Zealand Power of Connection event at New Zealand Parliament shone a light on children with hearing loss...

Attendees examining the permanent mosaic totem created by the Deafblind community, now complemented by a new collaboration of mosaics. Image: DBWA.

Deafblindness

Deafblind West Australians celebrate first International Day of Deafblindness

by Helen Carter

June 30, 2025

Deafblind West Australians, the peak body for people living with deafblindness in WA, celebrated the first International Day of Deafblindness...

While the increase will have a positive long-term benefit to retirement savings, workers should check if their employer is making the extra contribution, or whether it comes out of their total remuneration package. Image: Shahid/stock.adobe.com.

Business

CPA welcomes Super Guarantee increase but says it could mean less take home pay

by Helen Carter

June 27, 2025

Australia’s largest accounting body, CPA Australia, is urging workers to check how the upcoming increase to the Superannuation Guarantee will...

Research

Owls’ silent flight inspires noise reduction gel to lessen traffic and industrial noise

by Helen Carter

June 27, 2025

Researchers have developed an aerogel that mimics structures inside owl feathers and skin to mitigate sound pollution which can contribute to...

Survey findings aim to improve management strategies for these patients. Image: Monkey Business/stock.adobe.com.

Research

Survey on audiological practices to manage HL in adults with limited benefits from hearing aids

by Helen Carter

June 26, 2025

Hearing practitioners and medical professionals are invited to do a survey that explores current audiological management practices for adults with...

The institute urged creation of a specialist fee consumer watchdog, and a review of Medicare rebates to better reflect care costs. Image: Romaset/stock.adobe.com.

ENT/otolaryngologists

Grattan Institute says most ENT specialists’ fees are 2-3x higher than schedule fees

by Helen Carter

June 24, 2025

Otolaryngology in Australia features a significant proportion of practitioners charging patients high fees and a smaller percent charging extreme fees,...

The call came in the wake of more deafblind Australians stepping forward with stories of neglect in health care settings. Image: Vision Australia.

Deafblindness

Deafblind groups call for standardised level of care from health providers and hospitals

by Helen Carter

June 23, 2025

Deafblind groups are calling for a standardised level of care from hospitals, allied health professionals and medical practitioners when treating...

A person holds MED-EL’s SONNET 3 audio processor while wearing a Starkey hearing aid, illustrating the new DualSync partnership between the two companies to enhance bimodal Bluetooth streaming for cochlear implant users. Image MED-EL.

Products

Starkey and MED-EL’s DualSync partnership advances Bluetooth connectivity for CI users

by Helen Carter

June 19, 2025

A Starkey and MED-EL bimodal streaming partnership will enable Apple technology to seamlessly stream to compatible Starkey hearing aids and...

Apple Hearing Study identifies link between tinnitus and heart rate variability

Latest News

HPCCB warns video recording patient consults for training unethical and likely illegal

NextSense says NDIS Pricing Review will impact sector, and review reveals hearing supports

First NZ Power of Connection event shines a light on children with hearing loss

Deafblind West Australians celebrate first International Day of Deafblindness

CPA welcomes Super Guarantee increase but says it could mean less take home pay

Owls’ silent flight inspires noise reduction gel to lessen traffic and industrial noise

Survey on audiological practices to manage HL in adults with limited benefits from hearing aids

Grattan Institute says most ENT specialists’ fees are 2-3x higher than schedule fees

Deafblind groups call for standardised level of care from health providers and hospitals

Starkey and MED-EL’s DualSync partnership advances Bluetooth connectivity for CI users

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