Testing covers a range of frequencies from low to high, in each ear separately, to produce an audiogram — a graph of the child’s hearing thresholds across the frequency range. This is the most detailed type of hearing test and provides a clear picture of the type and degree of any hearing difference.
Noise-cancelling headphones use active technology to reduce background ambient sound. This can actually support safer listening habits, for a straightforward reason: one of the main reasons people turn up the volume on headphones is to drown out background noise. In a noisy environment — on a bus, in a cafe, near traffic — the brain pushes the volume up to compensate.
One common misconception is that hearing damage only comes from spending long hours in a noisy workplace. In reality, even brief exposure to very high levels can have an effect on the delicate hair cells inside the inner ear.
Age-related hearing changes affect 1 in 3 Australians over 65. Learn why hearing changes as we age and what you can do about it.
Restaurants are challenging for hearing. Learn practical tips for choosing the right venue, positioning yourself strategically, and using technology to help.
Hearing isn’t just about sound – it’s about staying connected. Learn how hearing health affects social wellbeing and why addressing it matters.