What Happens During a Pre-Employment Hearing Test?
When starting a new job, many employers may ask you to attend a pre-employment hearing test. This test is especially common in industries like mining, construction, manufacturing, and transport, where workers are often exposed to loud noise. Employers request these tests to make sure their staff are fit for the role and to protect both […]
What Services Are Covered Under the HSP for Pensioners and Veterans?
For many older Australians, hearing loss is a daily challenge. Conversations can feel exhausting, social gatherings may become isolating, and even everyday sounds like the doorbell or phone can go unnoticed. Luckily, the Australian government offers different benefits that you may take advantage of, like hearing services. If you’re familiar with it, you might wonder: […]
Industrial Deafness Claims: Learn to Navigate with A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re working in a workplace where you are constantly exposed to loud noises, in the long-term, this can actually cause permanent hearing damage. This is what experts call industrial deafness, a condition caused by noisy work environments such as construction, factories, airports, or even music venues. Thankfully, in Australia, there are legal avenues to […]
Do You Have to Remove Ear Wax at Home or In-Clinic?
Ear wax is something we all have, and actually need to protect our ears by trapping dirt, dust, and even small bugs. It also keeps the inside of your ears clean and moisturised. But sometimes, ear wax builds up too much and causes problems like muffled hearing, itching, ringing in the ears, or even pain. […]
Understanding the Different Types of Hearing Devices
When we deal with patients who have hearing loss, some of the most common struggles that they experience are their abilities to connect with others, enjoy conversations, or follow everyday sounds like traffic, the TV, or even a doorbell. Thankfully, we now have many options to choose as our hearing devices, which can help improve […]
Tinnitus Treatment: Lifestyle Changes to Manage Tinnitus Symptoms
Hearing a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears when there’s no actual noise around? This condition is called tinnitus, and it affects millions of people worldwide, including many here in Australia. While tinnitus is not usually a sign of something serious, it can be frustrating, especially when it impacts your sleep, concentration, […]
Shooting Earplugs: Why Hunters and Sports Shooters Need Them
Hunting, sport shooting, and time at the range can be exciting hobbies, but they also come with serious risks to your hearing. A single gunshot can reach up to 150 decibels, loud enough to cause permanent damage in an instant. And unlike other injuries, hearing loss doesn’t heal or grow back. That’s why shooting earplugs […]
Benefits of Regular Free Hearing Screenings for Overall Health
It’s easy to overlook your hearing health. Unlike more prominent ailments, hearing loss often happens slowly, and silently. Many people don’t notice until it starts affecting their daily life. But just like your eyes and teeth, your ears deserve regular attention, too. That’s where a free hearing screening can make all the difference. And the […]
The Differences of Advanced Hearing Tests Between Standard Screenings
Hearing loss isn’t always easy to notice, in fact, most don’t even realize their hearing is reduced until it’s too late. Some people might think others are just mumbling, or that the TV needs to be a little louder. But in reality, these could be signs that the ears are struggling to pick up certain […]
What are Assistive Listening Devices? Exploring ALDs for Daily Communication
Hearing loss can affect many people, not just on certain occasions, but also in their everyday communication and hearing. It may be challenging for them to hear even the most common sounds, like the doorbell, the whistle of the kettle or even the alarm going off. Fortunately, assistive listening devices (ALDs) already exist and can […]