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Hearing impairment

Alternative labels
Children with a hearing impairment
Hard of hearing
People with a hearing impairment
Hearing disorder
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Broader terms
Sensory disability
Current term
Hearing impairment
Narrower terms
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Survey Report

The Australian eye & ear health survey

George Burlutsky, Yasemin Kapucu, Colina Waddell, Alemka Davis, Tim Fricke, Oonagh Macken, Eleanor Yang, Andrew White, Bamini Gopinath, Lisa Keay, Paul Mitchell

A nationwide survey of sensory impairment, eye, ear, and general medical health of Australians sampled from 30 selected sites from all six Australian states and two territories. The survey provides Australia’s most comprehensive, contemporary snapshot of eye and ear health which can be used to sharpen prevention, screening and treatment, and to strengthen policy and...
Report

Safe listening snapshot: beyond volume


‘Safe listening’ has been an ongoing global initiative to curb rising hearing loss due to unsafe recreational practices. This snapshot explores how some young Australians may engage with sound through emotion, identity and self-care. It considers how traditional messaging may be reframed to include safe listening as a positive act of self-care, not just ear...
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Making changes for physical and sensory conditions


This guide supports employers in building accessible, inclusive workplaces through tailored adjustments for a wide range of disabilities including physical and sensory conditions. Discover practical ways to help employees with vision, hearing and mobility-related disabilities thrive with the right support.
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Exploring help-seeking experiences in the health system among people with deafness or hearing loss and mental health concerns


This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service providers – to uncover the systemic barriers they face when accessing mental health support. The findings inform actionable strategies to create more inclusive, person-centred care and long-term systemic reform. A full set...
Guide

Building competency: suggested competencies for supporting people with deafness or hearing loss


A practical guide designed to help professionals provide more inclusive, respectful, and effective support to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss. The guide outlines core competencies based on lived experience, including understanding the emotional impacts of hearing loss, communicating clearly, respecting individual communication preferences, and using trauma-informed, culturally aware...