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$7.5 million boost to hearing health research
The Australian Government has provided close to $7.5 million to support research into improving ear and hearing health. The grants fund 9 research projects focusing on the health and wellbeing of those living with hearing impairments and preventing hearing loss.
$6.5 million provided to support children with hearing loss
The Australian Government has provided $6.5 million to The Shepherd Centre, to address gaps in hearing services available to children with hearing loss. The funding will assist children and their families in New South Wales and Tasmania.
Report of the Independent review of the hearing services program
The final report of the Hearing Services Program review is available.
Help people hear better
Are you a healthcare professional caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
You could be eligible for EarTrain: a series of free training modules on how to identify, manage and treat ear disease and hearing loss.
You could be eligible for EarTrain: a series of free training modules on how to identify, manage and treat ear disease and hearing loss.
Hearing Services Program Review
An Expert Panel will review the Hearing Services Program so it better meets the needs of vulnerable Australians affected by hearing loss.
World Hearing Day and Hearing Awareness Week
World Hearing Day is on 3 March 2020. The theme this year is "Don't let hearing loss limit you". World Hearing Day coincides with Hearing Awareness Week in Australia (1 to 7 March).
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