June 29, 2026
A general guide to how often adults should have their hearing tested, by age and risk: noise exposure, ototoxic medicines, family history and health conditions.
June 29, 2026
At 85 decibels, your hearing starts losing ground it can never recover. That is the sound level of heavy traffic or a busy restaurant, and eight […]
June 28, 2026
There is no cure for misophonia yet, but CBT, graded exposure and sound therapy can reduce distress. What the evidence shows and what realistic goals look like.
June 28, 2026
Who gets a free hearing test in Australia: the Hearing Services Program, under-26s through Hearing Australia, what Medicare covers and health fund rebates.
June 27, 2026
Why tinnitus is worst at 3am The pattern is so common that we can often finish the sentence for people. They fall asleep reasonably well, wake […]
June 27, 2026
What Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast mean for hearing aid wearers: better streaming, public broadcast audio, compatibility, and whether to upgrade now.
June 27, 2026
How audiologists and audiometrists differ in Australia: qualifications, scope of practice, professional bodies, and when you should see an audiologist.
June 26, 2026
Why ear infections keep coming back in adults: Eustachian tube problems, allergies, ear canal issues, when to see an ENT and why hearing tests matter.
June 26, 2026
Under the Hearing Services Program, eligible adults can choose any registered provider. Who is eligible, how to change providers and what to compare.