2024-04-24 08:32
The annual Gift of Hearing Appeal dinner was held last Thursday in the beautiful Perth State Buildings. The evening was a testament to the unwavering support of our community of dignitaries… Read More
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As a centre of excellence, Ear Science Institute Australia brings together a multi-disciplinary team of the brightest minds from across the globe. The Ear Science team includes experts from otolaryngology, audiology, engineering, computer science, molecular and cellular sciences; all working to develop effective treatments for ear and hearing disorders, and eventually to find a cure for hearing loss. We pride ourselves on collaborating with health and educational organisations from across the globe, placing great importance on joint ventures and collaboration, to achieve our ultimate goal, a future without hearing loss.
2024-03-25 08:12
Our researchers have been awarded a research grant from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust to advance ear and hearing services in the Pilbara. Indigenous children in the Pilbara region carry one o… Read More
2024-03-08 06:07
We are so excited to announce the opening of the Lions Hearing Clinic in Neutral Bay – a beautiful harbourside suburb of Sydney. The official opening was held on Thursday 15 February o… Read More
2024-02-28 04:29
The 2024 Rottnest Swim this year was impacted by unforeseen weather conditions, resulting in an event cancellation. The attempted swim took place on Saturday, 24 February, but rough seas for… Read More
2024-02-26 02:30
Tackling a global health priority, the study is investigating whether hearing aids can delay or even stop cognitive decline. Audiologist and Research Lead for the Cognition and Hearing Loss… Read More
2024-01-31 07:35
This year’s Rottnest Swim is not just a physical challenge, but a chance to support a vital cause. Our Ear Science team is prepping for the 19.7km swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest… Read More
2024-01-18 03:48
A glimpse of Jody’s experience Q. Jody, as someone born with profound hearing loss, what were Christmas gatherings like when you struggled to hear? A. Any group gathering was a nightma… Read More
2023-12-14 03:20
Ear Science Institute Australia Ear Health Coordinator, Lucy Mitchell and Senior Honorary Clinical Fellow Dr Anton Hinton-Bayre presented their recent advances in providing ENT services via… Read More
2023-12-14 03:16
We recently partnered with Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), Mineral Resources and the Shire of East Pilbara to host an East Newman community event, Kunyjunyu Kurlka, “Heal… Read More
2023-11-30 05:58
Lack of transport is a barrier to health care for people who are homeless. So, in mid-November, Ear Science was delighted to drive our Lions Hearing Family Van to the Tranby Engagement Hub w… Read More
2023-11-30 05:33
Christo Bester_headshot Q. Why do you do the work that you do? A. I have seen the huge quality of life benefit from preserving people’s remaining natural ear function when they receive… Read More
2023-07-10 09:58
Congratulations to Dr Christo Bester, Research Lead – Clinical Physiology at Ear Science Institute Australia, for being awarded $100,000 under the WA Government’s Near-miss Award… Read More
2023-07-04 02:41
In Western Australia, there are approximately 5,000 children living with some degree of permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss affects many fundamental aspects of life, including communication… Read More
2023-06-26 02:25
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL), also referred to as presbycusis, is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts individuals as they grow older. With hearing loss being the third most c… Read More
2023-06-21 14:48
While there is strong evidence that indicates the pandemic has had significant effects on the physical and mental health of individuals in both the medium and long term. The challenge is to… Read More
2023-06-20 08:36
Silk is a natural biopolymer that is safe to use in humans. Ear Science has developed expertise to enable the mechanical properties and biodegradability profile of silk biomaterials to be ch… Read More
2023-06-05 05:11
Founding director of Ear Science Institute Australia, Professor Atlas was awarded the 2023 West Australian of the Year Alcoa Community Award in recognition of excellence in commitment to, an… Read More
2023-05-30 00:54
Hearing aid technology has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, leading to improved hearing experiences and enhanced quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. These i… Read More
2023-05-29 02:00
Lions Hearing Clinic, part of Ear Science Institute Australia, is a leading provider of comprehensive hearing healthcare services backed by the latest research. With a focus on personalised… Read More
2023-05-22 08:22
Millions of people all over the world have hearing loss and many of these cases can be attributed to preventable factors, such as exposure to loud noise in the workplace (World Health Organi… Read More
2023-05-22 06:49
Lions Hearing Clinic, part of Ear Science Institute Australia, is a leading provider of comprehensive hearing healthcare services backed by the latest research. With a focus on personalised… Read More
2023-05-15 08:34
Our ability to hear connects us to the world around us, enabling us to enjoy the sounds of nature, engage in conversations, appreciate music, and experience the joy of everyday life. However… Read More
2023-04-28 08:02
Regular exercise is widely recognised as a key component of maintaining good health and wellness as well as preventing chronic diseases. The benefits of exercise extend beyond physical fitne… Read More
2023-04-24 05:56
Tinnitus affects a sizeable percentage of the population. The Busselton Healthy Ageing Study has shown that approximately 23% of Baby Boomers (50 and 70 years of age) have tinnitus, and abou… Read More
2023-04-11 06:15
If so, you may have encountered the common but often misunderstood issue of ear wax, and you are not alone. Ear wax, is a natural substance produced by our bodies to protect and lubricate ou… Read More
2023-03-30 03:29
Ear Science Institute Australia (Ear Science) proudly presents its latest achievement – the opening of a state-of-the-art, patient-focused ear and hearing surgical facility in Subiaco… Read More
2023-03-27 07:32
In past articles, we have established that hearing loss often has an overtly negative impact on the mental health and well-being of the affected individual. The psychological effects of hear… Read More
2023-03-27 07:32
In past articles, we have established that hearing loss often has an overtly negative impact on the mental health and well-being of the affected individual. The psychological effects of hear… Read More
2023-03-24 04:38
Ear Science Institute Australia is a proud Telethon beneficiary for 2023. Together with Telethon we’re committed to creating brighter futures for vulnerable, disadvantaged, and sick ch… Read More
2023-03-23 05:15
Research indicates using communication strategies in conjunction with hearing devices can provide significant benefits if you are living with hearing loss (Hickson et al. 2007). Hearing devi… Read More
2023-03-20 06:15
This annual report for 2022 provides an overview of our achievements and contributions to the field of ear and hearing research, education and clinical care. It highlights the Institute&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-03-09 01:50
In 2019, Ear Science Institute Australia was appointed as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Ear and Hearing Care, signifying the Institute’s outstanding expertise in this field. Through c… Read More
2023-03-03 05:58
Age-related hearing loss is a common health concern and affects as much as one-third of the world’s population (World Health Organization, 2021). It is one of the most common long-term… Read More
2023-03-02 07:39
With over 6,300 downloads of season 1 of our podcast, The Science of Healthy Hearing, we are looking forward to bringing everyone back into our world of ear and hearing research, treatments… Read More
2023-02-27 07:35
Age-related hearing loss is a common health concern and affects as much as one-third of the world’s population (World Health Organization, 2021). It is one of the most common long-term… Read More
2023-02-27 07:35
Age-related hearing loss is a common health concern and affects as much as one-third of the world’s population (World Health Organisation, 2021). It is one of the most common long-term… Read More
2023-02-27 01:49
Closing the inequity gap by preventing and curing ear disease is a high priority at Ear Science Institute Australia. If you can’t hear, you can’t learn. Support from Mineral Reso… Read More
2023-02-23 05:03
Experts are urging Australians to seek help for their hearing loss, whatever their age, arguing it is the key to healthy ageing and living well. Speaking ahead of World Hearing Day on the 3r… Read More
2023-02-20 23:00
In 2001 the World Health Organization launched the World Report on Hearing, highlighted seven critical H.E.A.R.I.N.G. interventions and stressed the importance of integrated people-centred e… Read More
2023-02-20 08:41
In 2019, Dr Bec Bennett was awarded a Cockell Fellowship by the Raine Medical Research Foundation. Together with colleagues at Ear Science and collaborators across Australia, she led a proje… Read More
2023-02-17 01:33
The app aims to provide a streamlined, digitalised platform for children and teachers to be better informed about children’s hearing health and mental health, particularly in Indigenou… Read More
2023-02-17 01:33
The app aims to provide a streamlined, digitalised platform for children and teachers to be better informed about children’s hearing health and mental health, particularly in Indigenou… Read More
2023-02-09 02:10
The character Duke Orsino utters this line as he muses on his unrequited love for the Countess Olivia. Through this statement, Duke Orsino expresses his belief that music has the power to no… Read More
2023-02-02 06:17
It is well understood that untreated hearing loss affects our ability to connect with the world and also our overall health. Hearing loss impacts both our mental and physical well-being. Hea… Read More
2023-01-31 01:19
Professor Graeme Clark and his team implanted the first cochlear implant with a multiple-channel electrode. Independently, a team led by Drs Ingeborg and Irwin Hochmair in Austria also devel… Read More
2023-01-27 08:02
Lions Hearing Clinic and Ear Science Implant clinic, part of Ear Science Institute Australia, are dedicated to improving the lives of people with ear and hearing disorders. Family centred ca… Read More
2023-01-27 08:02
Lions Hearing Clinic and Ear Science Implant Clinic, part of Ear Science Institute Australia, are dedicated to improving the lives of people with ear and hearing disorders. Family-centred ca… Read More
2023-01-23 07:11
If you are experiencing ringing or buzzing in your ears, it could be tinnitus. Take this quick tinnitus quiz to see if you need to have a tinnitus appointment with one of Lions Hearing Clini… Read More
2023-01-12 04:02
The Gift of Hearing ‘Change a Life’ program makes quality hearing care and treatments available to those that cannot access what they need, due to hardship. It has changed the li… Read More
2022-12-23 07:11
If you are experiencing ringing or buzzing in your ears, it could be tinnitus. Take this quick tinnitus quiz to see if you need to have a tinnitus appointment with one of Lions Hearing Clini… Read More
2022-12-20 08:23
The overwhelming response from the audiology community to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 was: A common early reaction was to consider teleaudiology. The concept had already been around for a… Read More
2022-12-19 01:22
Only 8% of those that need a cochlear implant will get one. Could you benefit from a cochlear implant? The cochlear implant (CI) has come a long way since 1985, when the first multichannel (… Read More
2022-12-14 22:06
Recognising Bec’s research engagement and impact, she was awarded the Curtin University Research and Engagement STEM Award 2022 – Early Career Researcher. The Awards night was he… Read More
2022-12-12 10:11
LISTENING to rock’n’roll band Fatty Lumpkin at the Sandgroper in the Leederville Hotel, a front-row seat at a Deep Purple concert at Subiaco Oval in the days when noise restricti… Read More
2022-11-22 01:32
Consumer and community representatives will help to influence and shape the research programmes at Ear Science through the new Ear Science Institute Australia Consumer Advisory Group formed… Read More
2022-11-17 22:00
Dr Jayakody, from Ear Science Institute Australia, supported by RPH Research Foundation and Adjunct at The University of Western Australia, has today been announced as one of Australia&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-11-17 07:16
Some might have thought that the appearance and stigma of wearing a hearing aid might be at the top of the list, so to get a better idea of what it’s really like wearing a hearing aid… Read More
2022-11-14 07:03
Hidden hearing loss is characterised by an audiogram that reflects normal hearing sensitivity across all frequency ranges, but tests of speech (especially more real-world speech-in-noise tes… Read More
2022-11-10 06:46
Research is recognised by hearing professionals for its importance in delivering effective treatments and care options for people living with hearing loss. As part of Ear Science Institute A… Read More
2022-11-01 06:23
Alison from Australia is a BONEBRIDGE user, HearPeers Mentor, and passionate swimming teacher. She has shared her experiences with BONEBRIDGE and why SAMBA 2 fits her lifestyle better than h… Read More
2022-10-28 08:00
For many people, hearing aids are a necessity for everyday life. They significantly reduce the symptoms and impact hearing loss, and can improve quality of life. Many studies have examined t… Read More
2022-10-25 07:39
Yesterday, Telethon took over the city with a massive street festival of family fun from RAC Arena to Wellington Street right up to Yagan Square. It was a fantastic day, and a huge thank you… Read More
2022-10-25 01:52
Your ears collect sound, but it’s your brain that actually understands it. Good hearing helps your brain stay fit throughout your life – and helps avoid many other health problem… Read More
2022-10-25 01:24
No need to buy disposable batteries anymore, Oticon More is a rechargeable hearing aid and works with Oticon’s inductive charging solution. This means you can forget about spending tim… Read More
2022-10-21 05:26
Researchers at Ear Science Institute Australia and their collaborators secured almost one-third of the $7.3m funding in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Targeted Call… Read More
2022-10-12 22:29
The project, led by Dr Bec Bennett from Curtin University and Ear Science Institute Australia, secured Federal Government funding with a 2022 Investigator Grant through the National Health a… Read More
2022-10-04 08:29
Over the last few years, we have explored the social challenges and emotional distress experienced with hearing loss to understand how people living with hearing loss and their support netwo… Read More
2022-09-30 01:59
Understanding how your client’s body, mind and environment interact is vital to providing holistic, person-centred hearing healthcare. REGISTER NOW This special live Q&A is proudly… Read More
2022-09-28 05:57
Behnaz had a minor hearing loss since she was four years old. She was diagnosed with bilateral mild hearing loss but only started wearing hearing aids when she was 26 years old. In 2016 Behn… Read More
2022-09-27 07:39
Thank you for supporting Ear Science Institute Australia. Simply by taking the next step on your healthy hearing journey with Lions Hearing Clinic and Ear Science Implant Clinic today, you a… Read More
2022-09-27 06:03
Lead chief investigator Dr Samuel McLenachan, who runs the Ocular Tissue Engineering Laboratory at the Lions Eye Institute, said the grant will enable the State’s leading experts in ey… Read More
2022-09-27 02:09
Imagine coming home in the evening after work and a small device in your ear with location detection saying, “Welcome home. Would you like me to turn on the kettle?” The device h… Read More
2022-09-23 01:56
This week Susan received the fantastic news from UWA that she has been awarded her doctorate (PhD) and is now officially Dr Susan Tegg-Quinn. Susan’s PhD focused on developing a deep u… Read More
2022-09-22 10:04
Jacob experienced ear and hearing troubles from a young age. Throughout primary school, he experienced earaches, and he was diagnosed with hearing loss at seventeen. He was starting his care… Read More
2022-09-20 05:07
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Dodd on 19 September 2022 at the age of 96 years. Lorna was a Lion through and through, initially as a member of the South Perth Lion… Read More
2022-09-19 07:57
Hearing loss can develop slowly over time, and it may be difficult for you to notice the changes. Gradual changes in hearing often go unnoticed, and we see the effects of this at Lions Heari… Read More
2022-09-18 02:28
Leti started to lose her hearing in her teenage years, but she didn’t notice. It wasn’t until she was 22 years old that she recognised her hearing loss. I was devastated. In Leti… Read More
2022-09-01 02:53
Mr Gordon’s appointment will be effective from the 25th February with Mr John Schaffer stepping aside, after 7 years as the Chairman of Ear Science. Mr Gordon has been a member of the… Read More
2022-08-30 09:37
Most cochlear implant recipients report an improvement in speech clarity and understanding. Despite successful outcomes for clients, predicting the results of cochlear implantation can be ch… Read More
2022-08-29 02:06
Its creation followed the Council of Australian Governments’ endorsement of the first Hearing Health Roadmap aimed at improving the lives of the millions of Australians affected by hea… Read More
2022-08-28 06:32
Russell first recognised his hearing loss when he used the telephone one day at work. Being able to hear was essential for the work Russell did. His job involved a lot of communicating with… Read More
2022-08-26 03:47
Bob Lewis, Jordan Bishop, Anita Hughes, Katie Devlin, Lucy Micalef and Michele Stanton. Harvey Lions Club with Lions Hearing Clinic Jordan Bishop and Katie Devlin have been busy in the South… Read More
2022-08-26 03:32
GPs and the scientific community agree that our growing aged population is one of our health system’s biggest challenges. The best outcome is for older Australians to enjoy a lengthy p… Read More
2022-08-25 04:32
Research has shown that untreated hearing loss can lead to reduced social activity, social isolation, lower levels of self-esteem, loneliness, and reduced quality of life, and is associated… Read More
2022-08-25 03:48
Professor Atlas is the Foundation Director of Ear Science Institute Australia, with an international reputation in ear and skull base surgery. Under his directorship, Ear Science Institute A… Read More
2022-08-24 01:44
Please join us on the 7th of September 2022 for an evening supporting those considering a cochlear implant. You will hear from our Client Support Officer, Jody, who will share her experience… Read More
2022-08-19 03:08
They have teamed up to co-design a digital solution to improve Indigenous children’s ear health and mental well-being in Western Australia. What is co-design? Co-design is the act of c… Read More
2022-08-18 04:43
Hearing aids have come a long way since the 18th century when the ear trumpet was first commercially produced to help people with hearing loss. It came in various shapes and sizes and worked… Read More
2022-08-09 02:18
In its severest form, chronic suppurative otitis media, the eardrum perforates, and severe complications can result. Including hearing loss, brain infections and facial paralysis. There are… Read More
2022-08-07 05:54
Anne started to experience hearing loss during her 20s due to inherited deafness from her father. As her hearing declined throughout her life, she began to struggle. Anne is very involved in… Read More
2022-08-01 03:47
Imagine not being able to hear or see properly. You could feel cut off from hearing people and seeing the world; this is real for a small group of Western Australian children because they ha… Read More
2022-07-31 01:58
Jeff first got his first set of hearing aids in his early 30s after experiencing a hearing loss. Over time they no longer gave him the clarity he needed, and he progressed through life hard… Read More
2022-07-22 02:36
For a mother to hear her baby’s first words, For children to hear their friends laughing at a joke, To hear the words, “I love you”, For our future leaders to get the educa… Read More
2022-07-22 00:39
Be a part of the vibrant and enthusiastic Brain and Hearing group at Ear Science Institute Australia, collaborating with the School of Allied Health, Curtin University, and the Medical Schoo… Read More
2022-07-21 01:44
Ear Science Implant Clinic runs regular support mornings to allow you to speak with someone who understands how you feel and has been through the hearing implant journey. Please join us on t… Read More
2022-07-16 06:16
Ros is a very social and active person who loves travelling, socialising with friends and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ros began to experience hearing loss te… Read More
2022-07-14 09:39
Join the Home of Ear Science, an international centre of excellence, enhancing the lives of people with ear and hearing disorders. We have two 1.0 FTE Research Assistant positions to join th… Read More
2022-07-12 05:23
Jody was born with significant multigenerational hearing loss, wearing hearing aids since she was young; she knows the benefits of ear and hearing treatments. Jody, her son and her father al… Read More
2022-07-08 06:24
Be a part of Ear Science Institute Australia in a dedicated team of qualified clinicians. Lions Hearing Clinic provides a full-service hearing solution, taking clients on their hearing journ… Read More
2022-07-08 06:08
Specialised ear-based scaffold that are implanted within the middle ear, include those implanted directly on the eardrum in order to assess healing. These middle ear implants have been recen… Read More
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