Hearing impairment
Alternative labels
Children with a hearing impairment
Hard of hearing
People with a hearing impairment
Hearing disorder
Report
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...
Guide
Signs of success
A set of resources designed to support employers who want to create an inclusive workplace for Deaf and hard of hearing employees. It includes a six-part video series showcasing real-life success stories of employers who have embraced inclusive, Deaf-friendly workplaces and provides practical guidance on how your business can do the same, as well as...
Report
Hearing health outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory
This report presents data on hearing health outreach services provided from 2012 to 2023 to First Nations children and young people in the Northern Territory. It finds that the Hearing Health Program is exceeding its service delivery targets, and promoting improved hearing health outcomes, although there is still a significant waiting list for services.
Briefing paper
Ear and hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2024: children aged 0–14
This paper presents information on the ear and hearing health of First Nations children aged 0–14 and shows the rate of preventable hearing loss among First Nations children is decreasing but still well above national averages.