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National Framework for Newborn Hearing Screening

This framework outlines Australia's national approach to screening all babies for hearing impairment, to ensure they can access early intervention and minimise the impact of hearing impairment.

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Publication date:
Publication type:
Strategy or framework
Audience:
General public
Language:
English

This document includes information about: 

  • Why newborn hearing screening is important
  • The newborn hearing screening pathway
  • Agreed national standards for newborn hearing screening.
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