Speech and hearing are closely linked, which is why children in speech therapy are often referred for a hearing assessment.

Despite wild weather, the Ballarat Seniors Expo was full of energy, community spirit and great conversations. I loved connecting with locals, chatting about hearing health, and celebrating the wonderful services supporting our Ballarat seniors.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound such as ringing, buzzing, humming, or hissing when no external sound is present. It’s a very common experience; around one in three Australians have had tinnitus at some point in their lives, and about one in six live with it constantly.

Whether your hearing aids have been sitting in a drawer or you feel like your aids are not living up to their full potential, the lead-up to Christmas is an ideal time to check your hearing or book in a service for your hearing devices.