Better Hearing Australia Brisbane

26/02/2026

Planned National Relay Service Outage: Due to urgent maintenance, the National Relay Service will be unavailable between the hours of 1 AM AEST- 4 AM AEST on February 27th, during this time emergency 106/TTY will remain available.

25/02/2026

Only a few days left to apply for the Pam O’Gorman Bursary! $2,000 could be yours to help with tertiary education. Make your application count now. Apply today: https://bhabrisbane.org.au/services/advocacy-support-connection/bursary/

25/02/2026

👉 This International Cochlear Implant Day, support DEAFNESS FORUM Australia's submission to the Government calling for fair access to cochlear implant processor upgrades for older Australians. Sign their petition here: https://c.org/x5FGxKX7rp

20/02/2026

Great opportunity for parents to participate in research with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Please see details in the post below.

PAID OPPORTUNITY: Seeking parents whose children developed hearing loss after certain antibiotics.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute - MCRI and Deafness Forum Australia are supporting a research study investigating medication-related hearing loss in children.
We are recruiting a Consumer Advisory Group made up of parents and carers whose children experienced hearing loss following antibiotic treatment.
The advisory group will help guide the research to improve safety and reduce preventable, lifelong hearing damage.

Your Commitment:
• 4 online meetings annually
• 1 hour per meeting
• Paid for your time

Your lived experience can directly inform research designed to improve treatment outcomes for future families.
If you are interested in contributing, please email hello@deafnessforum.org.au or send us a direct message here.

Please feel free to pass this on to someone who you feel might be a fit for this too.

17/02/2026

Confused about the difference between Subtitles and Closed Captions? We were.
👉Subtitles: On-screen text that shows what’s being said (sometimes translated) so you can follow the dialogue.
👉Closed captions: On-screen text that shows what’s being said and key sounds (like music or door slams), and can be turned on or off.

If you have a question about hearing loss, no matter how big or small, BHA's 'Ask the Aud' service is free and independent through our Hearing Help Desk. Our independent, consulting audiologist will respond to your question ensuring you are more informed about hearing loss.

Ask your question today here: https://bhabrisbane.org.au/services/advocacy-support-connection/hearing-help-desk/

BHA is a not-for-profit service supporting Queenslanders with hearing loss, no matter how mild or severe.

16/02/2026

We love this! Five simple ways to keep mobile and active. Pair this with ensuring top notch hearing health and it's a great start to better living.

‘These aren’t fitness hacks – they are human non-negotiables’

16/02/2026

Time is ticking! Applications for the $2,000 Pam O’Gorman Bursary close soon! If you or someone you know is a tertiary student of any age with hearing loss, now is the time to apply. Don’t miss this chance to lighten the load of tertiary studies. Apply here: https://bhabrisbane.org.au/services/advocacy-support-connection/bursary/"

29/01/2026

Our Free January Newsletter dropped today. Are you subscribed?

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27/01/2026

👉 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report 2025 Forum: Join Queenslanders with Disability Network for an important forum to hear from the Lead Researcher Dr Kelsey Chapman and Citizen Scientists as we explore the results of the Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey 2025.

Hear about the trends and the key things that stand out about shaping future direction.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear how you can use the report.
Register for free today here:

A forum to discuss the findings of the Voice of Queenslanders Report 2025, what they mean for people with disability and next steps for engagement.

27/01/2026

New year, new start and a good time to stop “just getting by” with hearing loss.

BHA Community Connect groups are back for the new year. They’re relaxed, welcoming catch-ups for people living with hearing loss (and supporters too), where you can share what’s working, ask questions, and feel a little less alone with it all.

What you can get out of a group:
👂 Practical tips for real life
👂 Shared lived experience
👂 Support and motivation to take the next small step
👂 Better tools for family and friends to communicate in helpful ways
👂 Connection to trusted info, local services and advocacy
👂 Community... because you don’t have to do this on your own

If you’ve been putting it off, consider this your gentle nudge: come along, meet your local community, and take one small step toward better hearing, better living.

Find your nearest group and upcoming dates: https://bhabrisbane.org.au/services/advocacy-support-connection/support-groups/

27/01/2026

Griffith University – Research call-out (Deaf & Hard of Hearing adults)
Are you a Deaf or Hard of Hearing adult (18+) living in Queensland who has experienced a natural disaster or emergency?

Griffith University (GU) is conducting a research study to advance accessible communication during emergencies for the DHH community. Your insights will help make emergency alerts and public information more inclusive and effective.

GU is especially keen to hear from people who have directly experienced:
👉 difficulty understanding emergency services instructions or announcements
👉 challenges contacting 000 or communicating urgently by phone/in person
👉 missed or unclear warnings, alerts, evacuation info, or updates (SMS, apps, TV/radio, social media, PA systems)
👉 communication supports that didn’t work when needed (captions, Auslan, relay services, written notes, visual info)

Research Format: Interview
👉 1-on-1 confidential interview (45–60 minutes)
👉 In-person (accessible venue) or online (Teams/Zoom)
👉 Auslan interpreters, closed captioning, and accessible materials available
👉 Participation is voluntary and confidential, and you may withdraw at any time.

Contact: Pallav.pant@griffithuni.edu.au to register your interest.

25/01/2026

Australia Day can be loud. Backyard BBQs, crowds, music, kids everywhere. For many people with hearing loss, it can also mean smiling along and missing half the conversation.
This Australia Day, let’s make inclusion part of the celebration:
🐨 Face people when you speak
🐨 Keep background music a little lower
🐨 Choose a quieter spot for chats
🐨 Turn captions on if you’re watching something together
🐨 Notice and respect hearing loss badges

Because feeling included is as Aussie as it gets. 💙