Hearing loss

Hearing loss may or may not be permanent. Learn how to protect your hearing, when to get tested and what you can do to help prevent hearing loss.

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Deafness

Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.

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Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

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Sensory impairments

Sensory impairments can affect a person’s hearing or vision, as well as their sense of touch, taste or smell.

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Ears

Ears play a crucial role in hearing and balance. Learn about the outer, middle, and inner ear, common ear problems, and when to seek medical help.

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Surgery for cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a sac of dead skin cells that forms in your middle ear, which can damage your ear and cause complications. Surgery is the only cure.

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Hearing test

Hearing tests check and measure hearing loss. Read on to learn about who needs one, the types of tests available and how to arrange a hearing test.

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Hearing aids

A hearing aid is a small device that helps people hear better. Read more about different types of hearing aids and how to get them.

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Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a condition that affects a tiny bone inside your ear, leading to hearing loss. Find out its symptoms and how it is treated.

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Stapedectomy

Otosclerosis can cause the stapes bone to lock in place, causing conductive hearing loss. A stapedectomy can improve your hearing without the need for a hearing aid.

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NRS app

Communication support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and /or have a speech impairment and need to communicate with person who can hear and are using a phone.

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Acoustic neuroma

An acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma is a benign tumour that grows in your brain. It can affect your hearing, balance and other functions.

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Myringoplasty

A perforated eardrum is a common problem. A myringoplasty will repair the hole, may prevent infections and in some cases, improve hearing.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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Myringoplasty (child)

A perforated eardrum is a common problem. A myringoplasty can prevent infections and sometimes improve your child's hearing.

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Water safety for babies and children

Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.

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Tinnitus

If you have ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus. Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments of tinnitus.

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Assistance dog

Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people living with disability. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.

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Guide dogs

Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently.

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Glue ear

Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) develops when fluid builds up inside your middle ear. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Speech development in children

Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.

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Grommets

Grommets are tiny ventilation tubes. They are put into the eardrum to prevent a build-up of fluid. Learn more about how to care for grommets here.

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Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the balancing centre in your inner ear. Find out how it may come about, its symptoms and the treatment options.

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Ear wax

Ear wax (cerumen) is produced by tiny glands in the ear canal and helps keep the ears clean. Find out how to treat a build-up of ear wax.

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Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Otitis media (middle ear infection) is common and often resolves without treatment. Learn to recognise the symptoms and when it might need treatment.

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Objects in the ear

Children sometimes poke things into their ear, which can cause pain or swelling. Find out what to do when someone has something in their ear.

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Ear infection

Ear infections are common but usually go away on their own. Learn about types of ear infections, symptoms in adults and children and prevention.

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Agnosia

Agnosia is a condition caused by damage to parts of the brain. Symptoms include difficulty recognising objects, people, smells, flavours, tastes or sounds.

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Fluid from the ear

Fluid from your ear may be just ear wax, but sometimes it can indicate illness or injury. Read more here about the causes and treatments of ear fluid.

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Inhaler devices

Inhalers are devices that let you breathe in medicine. See how to use them to better treat or relieve your asthma and other lung disease symptoms.

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