Hearing Practitioner Australia’s bi-monthly bulletin keeps the Australian hearing sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes, nationally and globally.
NEW AUDIOLOGIST FOR CLEAR EARS PERTH
Ms Shashie Ranasinghe, an accredited member of Audiology Australia, has joined Clear Ears Perth. She graduated from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, in 2013 and brings more than 10 years of clinical experience in public and private hearing healthcare settings. Her expertise includes paediatric and adult diagnostic audiology, cochlear implants, hearing aid rehabilitation, tinnitus counselling, and the early detection and management of otitis media, particularly among Aboriginal communities in WA. Clear Ears Perth owner Sam Mitchell said she leverages her skills in a dynamic and patient focused environment to deliver exceptional ear and hearing healthcare with compassion, professionalism, and precision.
TOM CZIFRA LEADS SIGNIA IN NSW, SA AND THE ACT
Mr Tom Czifra joins Signia Australia as business unit manager for NSW, SA and the ACT, bringing international experience in clinical audiology and independent practice support. He began his career in the United Kingdom in 2007 and later strengthened his leadership skills in New Zealand, supporting independent clinics. Since joining Signia New Zealand in 2016, Czifra has focused on technology-enabled care and tailored business support. His strong knowledge of Signia solutions and commitment to collaborative partnerships make him a valuable addition to the Australian team, where he will support independent audiology clinics across NSW, SA and the ACT.
AMPLIFON GETS NEW AUDIOLOGY TRAINER
Ms Anne Dunne has started a new position as audiology trainer at Amplifon. Her passion for audiology began early, shaped by watching her mother and grandmothers navigate their hearing journeys. After working nationally, Dunne settled in the Macarthur region. She is invested in developing new graduates and said supporting clinicians is one of the most rewarding parts of her career. Dunne spent a year as audiology trainer for Bay Audio and has stepped up to support Amplifon. With many audiology and audiometry qualifications and a role as clinical lead on the Amplifon Audiology Excellence Committee, she is committed to raising clinical standards.
SONOVA GROUP WELCOMES APAC PRESIDENT
Mr Bernd Wagner is the new president of Sonova’s APAC region excluding China. Sonova said Wagner, who will be based in Singapore, brought extensive expertise in the hearing care industry and in leading teams and accelerating business growth across diverse markets in the Asia-Pacific region. In 1997 he joined Siemens in Germany and remained with the company through its later transformations into Sivantos and, following the 2019 merger, WS Audiology, where he spent the last eight years, including the final six as CEO in China. He has a Master of Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
NEXTSENSE APPPOINTS BOARD MEMBER
NextSense has appointed public health physician and life course epidemiologist Professor Susan Morton to its board. Prof Morton completed her medical training in Auckland before moving to London to undertake a PhD in epidemiology and population health. Her research has informed local and national policies and cross-sectoral strategies to improve family and child wellbeing from before birth. The inaugural research director at INSIGHT – a pan-university health research institute at the University of Technology Sydney – she established and led the cross-disciplinary Centre for Longitudinal Research at the University of Auckland. She was foundation director of Growing Up in New Zealand.
CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER APPOINTED FOR NEURA
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has appointed Ms Tegan Cox to the new position of chief research officer to implement its new research strategy. Cox was previously Brain and Mind Centre COO and led implementation of strategic and operational research plans across the University of Sydney. She has a strong background in clinical research management, health service leadership and management consulting. NeuRA CEO and institute director, Scientia Professor Matthew Kiernan AM said she brought leadership experience vital for building on research initiatives with the support of industry partnerships and NeuRA’s growing focus on diagnostics and clinical trials.
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