Hearing Implants Australia

28/07/2021

Hearing Implants Australia was invited to present as part of the CI global forum series.

You can watch the panel discussion below:

Hearing Implants Australia was invited to present as part of the CI global forum series. You can check our the whole series here and watch the panel discussion below; Chair: Gerard O’Donoghue, Professor of Otology & Neurotology | Consultant Neuro-Otologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Tr...

12/01/2021

Fantastic full page in the Western Advocate weekender telling Peter's journey who chose a Cochlear Australia and New Zealand brand device. We are supporting local clinics like Advanced Hearing Solutions, to deliver meaningful services in partnership through and expanding the reach this life changing technology can have. We are always looking to help remove barriers and provide support in non traditional ways.

06/01/2021

We have been hard at work to support those with hearing loss and those who are treating it to access care more locally - much more to come!

For Nowra man Ian "Tiny" Warren a cochlear implant has been life changing.

11/09/2020

We have been busy keeping people connected with online group sessions and remote programming. Hear what some of those involved have to say!

Cochlear implant care has continued during the COVID pandemic. We asked cochlear implant recipients about how they have found being able to have online group...

31/08/2020

Good news story!

Masks have become part of our everyday lives but can be a real nuisance when trying to wear our cochlear implants, hearing aids, and/or glasses (limited real estate!). Recently a recipient had lost their Cochlear N7 sound processor after multiple mask adjustments while out shopping. After retracing their steps, they were still unable to find their device. One of our clinics was able to provide a loan device immediately to keep the recipient on the air, but what to do for a permanent replacement?

- Did they have it connected to a smart phone for the “find my hearing device” feature to help locate it? No.

- Did they have their device included in home and contents insurance or investigate other insurance options? No.

- Did their health fund include cover for replacement of a prosthetic device? No.

After trying to organise a new device through every funding avenue available, it was looking like a new purchase out of pocket.

Fortunately, the team at Bunnings Warehouse Australia recognised the device as a Cochlear Australia and New Zealand sound processor and called the Cochlear help line who traced the serial number back to the recipient.

After much frustration, stress, tears, and searching, the processor was reunited with its owner!

So, a reminder if you have a cochlear implant or other hearing device;
- Check you still have them if you need to adjust your mask
- If you have home and contents insurance, you should consider including your sound processor in your policy
- If your phone and sound processor is compatible you should enable the device location settings.

If you need any support with your hearing implant, please feel free to contact our clinic or ask your audiologist for information specific to your circumstance.

28/08/2020

Wearing a is hard for those with limited real estate behind their ears (those with hearing devices and glasses!). Some helpful tips to keep in mind when wearing your face mask and when you are communicating to those with hearing loss when wearing a face mask.

18/08/2020

The latest Cochlear Family news letter is now available online. We thought this edition was particularly helpful as it highlights some straight forward training exercise's you can and should be doing with your cochlear implant!

05/08/2020

Our Director of Audiology, Colleen Psarros, and one of implant recipients are presenting our clinics work to keep recipients connected as part of the CI Futures Forum. Register for today’s session at 5PM and hear from some of the world leaders in cochlear implant care https://bit.ly/3ibg7qO

27/07/2020

NSW Health has now made it mandatory for all clinicians to wear a face mask when they’re within close proximity of their patients. Whilst as hearing clinicians, we are willing and fully understand the need to comply, we must be equally sympathetic to those with hearing loss under our care who depend on lipreading.

For the one in six of Australian's living with hearing loss, when we wear a mask there is now yet another obstacle in their struggle to communicate. Progress has been made on various fronts (e.g. window mask design by Soundfair) to enable communication friendly masks, however none exist that are tested to meet hygiene standards. Furthermore, when those with devices need to wear a mask, it sits behind their ears with limited real estate often in contest with hearing aids, cochlear implants or the spectacles they need.

23/07/2020

Some fantastic team work in a difficult time!

At Audika we continue to find innovative ways to help our clients and colleagues. Telehealth has become part of our daily routine to support our clients. Recently our team at Bribie Island worked with Hearing Implants Australia to provide holistic and collaborative implant services. This team effort ensure clients can still access implant services in their local area and clinic. Great teamwork!

12/07/2020

Our Director of Audiology, Colleen Psarros, has been invited to present as part of the CI Futures Forum on August 5th. Register below for any of the five sessions and hear from some of the world leaders in cochlear implant care how we navigate cochlear implant care in the COVID-19 era. To find out more visit

Covid-19 has changed health-care practice globally requiring rapid service re-configuration and novel pathways to deliver cochlear implantation for all ages. The Global CI Collaborative presents a five-part global leadership webinar series that will explore the future of cochlear implantation follow...

08/07/2020

Some great tips for those wanting to improve their Zoom chat abilities. If you have a story you would like to share please get in touch with us!

Check out the third special edition of the COVID19 Cochlear Family newsletter today at https://bit.ly/2NRPY3j
This issue includes a handy streaming survival guide, top tips for Zoom video calls and how to incorporate listening skills in your daily routines.