The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Ear health resources

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

Resources

Research Strategy – Hearing Health

This strategy outlines the way hearing health research activities are undertaken by the National Acoustic Laboratories using Hearing Services Program funding, providing visibility to the hearing health sector and broader community.

Irene’s hearing health story

Irene shares her experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional

Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) – Communique 20 September 2023

Health Ministers are pleased to announce new appointments and reappointments of Chairs, practitioner members and community members to fill vacancies arising across nine National Boards regulating health professions under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).

Hearing Services Program – Compliance update August 2023

This compliance update includes information on the support available, lessons learned from during 2022–23. The focus for compliance in 2023–24 is listed below. Providers should review their processes to ensure they remain compliant.
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Justin Langer’s hearing health story – part 2

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit our hearing page for more information.
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Justin Langer’s hearing health story – part 1

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.
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Justin Langer’s hearing health story – full version

Former Australian cricketer, Justin Langer shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check. Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.
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Phil’s hearing health story

Phil shares his experience with hearing health and the importance of booking a hearing check.
Book a hearing check, talk to a health professional, or visit health.gov.au/hearing for more information.

Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) – Communique 1 September 2023

Health Ministers from all Australian governments met on 1 September 2023 to discuss a range of important issues for Australia’s healthcare system. These include workforce and regulatory reforms to cosmetic surgery, medical college accreditation of specialist training sites, responses to allegations.

Campaign Communication Kit for Parents and Teachers

This kit has been developed to help build an understanding of the importance of maintaining hearing health at all stages of life and the long-term benefits of routine preventative care.

Campaign Communication Kit for Workplaces

This kit has been developed to help build understanding of the importance of maintaining hearing health at all stages of life and the long-term benefits of routine preventative care.

Get help for your hearing health

Having a hearing test helps to detect the early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Get help for your hearing health. Book a hearing check today.

Hearing check audio – First Nations

Hearing well keeps you connected with family and friends, community and culture. Help for hearing loss is available. Ask your doctor or health worker about a hearing check.
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