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Hearing Advice and Advocacy

WebTo promote the hearing health and wellbeing of all Australians impacted by hearing loss and disorders of the ear. Our Latest News. How your donations help BHA make a difference. …

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Does hearing loss cause dementia

WebAmong the benefits of using hearing aids, 1.5% was linked to less social isolation, 2.3% to reduced loneliness, and 7.1% to improved mood. The researchers stated that in people …

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Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 and Hearing Loss

WebAustralia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 was launched last year and follows the previous 2010-2020 strategy. We have been wading through this document, signed off by Federal …

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What is Tinnitus

WebAccording to Health Direct, about two-thirds of people in Australia suffer from tinnitus at some stage of their life. About 10-20% have tinnitus that severely affects their …

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Australia's Hearing Health Roadmap

WebAustralia’s first Hearing Health Roadmap has been created to improve the lives of the millions of Australians affected by hearing loss. The Roadmap was reviewed …

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Acoustic Neuromas: What You Need to Know

WebAcoustic neuromas are non-cancerous, slow-growing tumours that develop on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain. An acoustic neuroma …

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Review of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program

WebThe Program aims to reduce the impact of hearing loss by providing eligible people with access to hearing services. The advice from the Expert Panel is published on the Health …

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Hearing Access Program

WebThe BHA Hearing Access Program includes comprehensive services with fully qualified partner audiologists. Initial rehabilitative assessment. Hearing aid (s), including fitting and …

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Our Hearing Community Aims and Objectives

WebThe objectives of Better Hearing Australia are to: Offer advocacy, support and connection for people impacted by hearing loss; Provide helpful information and advice to ensure …

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Mask Exemptions and the Hard of Hearing

WebBoth the Queensland and New South Wales governments provide an exemption communicating with another person who is deaf or hard of hearing . The Qld …

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Hearing Help Desk

WebCall Us. Call us direct during office hours for any questions you may have. Our team of lived experience volunteers and our in-house audiologist will provide you with the right advice. …

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About BHA Brisbane

WebAbout. Better Hearing Australia was founded in Victoria in 1932. The Brisbane branch of BHA was established in 1946 by members of the local community who were hard of …

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Hearing Advocacy + Support

WebBetter Hearing Australia Brisbane receives government funding from Queensland Health to provide information, referral and advocacy services to meet the demand for information …

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Is your fitness class damaging your hearing

WebBut, as shown by SoundPrint’s latest consumer-led research, sound levels in gyms can pose a considerable risk to your hearing, with 34% of gyms surveyed having Loud or Very …

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BHA announced as Queensland peak body

WebWe are pleased to announce that BHA Brisbane has been recognised by the Queensland Government as a peak representative body for the hard-of-hearing. The …

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Our State Peak Body Role

WebAs part of our peak body role, we will: Work closely with government, business, and industry to provide expert advice on issues affecting the hard of hearing community. Promote …

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Hearing Loops: Key to Clearer Sound and Inclusive Experiences

WebHearing loops remain the most prevalent form of public hearing augmentation, offering clear sound, improved communication, and inclusive experiences. Alternative …

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Industrial Deafness: Men's Hidden Disability

WebIndustrial deafness is the general term for noise-induced hearing loss resulting from one of two things: from working in a noisy environment for a prolonged …

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Hearing Aids: Their use and limitations

WebHearing aids are amplifying devices programmed to match a person’s specific hearing loss and help them hear better. The earliest known hearing aids were …

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Veterans and Hearing Loss

Webprescribed hearing devices through the HSP. training to understand and use your new hearing devices. follow up rehabilitation and ongoing support. In addition to …

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Hearing Support Community Groups

WebCommunity Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups. Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups are run by volunteers in a friendly environment of peer support and …

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