Ear health resources

Links to our resources – including publications, apps, and videos – related to ear health.

Resources

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.

Hearing Services Program: Minimum specifications for subsidised devices report

The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) evaluated the Hearing Services Program devices and their features. NAL consulted with device suppliers and made recommendations to update the minimum specifications for subsidised devices. The minimum specifications had not been reviewed for over 20 years.

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.
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