Ear health and hearing

Ear and hearing health is important to health and wellbeing. Untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of children and adults alike. Find out what we’re doing to raise awareness of ear health and help prevent hearing loss in Australia.

About ear health

Why ear health is important and what causes hearing loss and ear disease.

What we’re doing

What we’re doing to raise awareness about ear health and help prevent hearing loss.

Hearing Services Program

Aims to reduce the impact of hearing loss through access to hearing services and devices for eligible people.

Indigenous ear health

Information about programs to help prevent, treat and monitor ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Hearing support

Take this quiz to see if you're eligible for the Hearing Support Program or other hearing support services.

Decision tool

Use this interactive tool to help you decide what to do about your hearing difficulties.

National Relay Service

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can use the National Relay Service to access any of the department's contact phone numbers. The service is available 24 hours a day from anywhere in Australia.

Resources

Resources

Hearing Services Program – Compliance update November 2024

This compliance update includes information on the support available, lessons learned from during 2023–24. The focus for compliance in 2024 is listed below. Providers should review their processes to ensure they remain compliant.