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 Organizations of Interest 

 

 

Audiology Australia

A professional society representing Australian audiologists. ASA Full Membership requires evidence of a Master's of Audiology degree (or equivalent). Audiology Australia members have agreed to practice audiology in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Practice. Able Hearing audiologists are Full members of the society.

 

Hearing Services Program

A Canberra-based government office, within the Department of Health and Ageing, which assumes responsibility for the regulation and administration of the Hearing Services Program in Australia in relation to hearing services delivered to pensioner, veterans, and other approved applicants; children under the age of 21 and adults with complex communication needs.

 

Department of Human services

Chronic Disease Management Plan is admnistered through  the Department of Human Services. People with a chronic medical condition may be able to get Medicare benefits to cover allied health services that help manage their condition. If you have a chronic medical condition, your family doctor may suggest a GP Management Plan. Contact your family doctor to find out more about chronic disease management.

 

American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organization of, by, and for audiologists. The active membership of more than 12,000 is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders

 

Hearit

A web site that has been established to increase public awareness of hearing impairment.

 

Deafness Forum

The peak body for deafness in Australia. Established in early 1993 at the instigation of the Federal government, the Deafness Forum now represents all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia (including those people who have a chronic disorder of the ear and those who are Deaf/Blind).

 

 

Better Hearing

A non-profit, self-help organization controlled by its members which provides an Australia-wide community support service of rehabilitation and help for Australia's hearing impaired.

 

Australian Tinnitus Association

The Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) Ltd is a non-profit company established in Sydney in December 1984 and is supported by the South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service. ATA's mission is to provide information, support and counselling to tinnitus sufferers and preventative education to the wider community.

 

Ménière's Australia

This resource is run by the Ménière's Australia a non-profit charitable organisation which offers support to people with Ménière's disease, their families and carers. Health professionals also make use of their resources.

 

The Acoustic Neuroma Association of Australia

since 1984 ANAA have provided support and information about Acoustic Neuroma to those who have had or are facing treatment for an Acoustic Neuroma or any other benign cranial tumour.

 

The Dangerous Decibels project

A public health campaign designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) by changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of school-aged children.

 

 

Cochlear Limited

A company known for global innovation and in in depth research; production of implantable hearing devices (namely cochlear implants) and surgical management of deafness.

 

 

Audiology Online

Is dedicated to providing news, information and professional education. AO does not sell products or offer clinical services. The goal is to remain the primary information resource for the benefit of the patients we are honoured to serve, the profession we choose to participate in, and the industry that provides the tools to accomplish our goals.