Courtenay Hearing Centre

10/08/2025

An intersting paper re teenagers / intermediate / high school students with APD published last week.

Conclusions include systematic review of devices - New Zealand APD Guidelines state: “It is recommended that the fitting and verification of RMHAs is always carried out by a qualified audiologist with real ear measurement equipment and functional (behavioural) verification of fittings, and that fittings are reviewed annually.”

The majority of students stated what a hastle it was going to the School office to collect their devices each morning. Ministry of Education funded RMHAs can go home with a student as long as there is an agreement between the principal and parents/whānau. If this is an issues for you / your child - suggest you request a meeting with learning support. MoE have a management plan template on their website than can be used to document the agreement.

04/07/2025

23/03/2025

Good to see this useful article on Stuff today.

If loud environments leave you feeling overwhelmed, you could have sound sensitivity.

19/03/2025

Privileged to attend this event at the Sydney Opera House. Looking forward to bringing Auracast compatible products to our clients.

19/05/2024

Now that the cold weather has arrived, it's important to make sure your smoke alarms are working, but if you live with hearing loss, you'll know there is a very real risk of not hearing ordinary smoke alarms!

Specialised smoke alarms for people with hearing loss are available at Your Way l Kia Roha who provide free assessments.

Conventional smoke alarms emit a high-pitched sound which is not always audible for deaf people, particularly at night when cochlear implants or hearing aids are removed.

In comparison, specialised smoke alarms have features such as flashing strobe lights or vibration. Kia Roha can also tell you if you’re eligible for funding to install the alarm system.
Please phone 0800 008 011 or email hearing@yourwaykiaroha.nz for further information and to arrange an assessment.

10/03/2024

Professor David McAlpine, academic director Macquarie University Hearing, discusses pros & cons of noise cancelling technology.

Noise cancelling devices are big business, and it's no surprise with excess noise exposure linked not only to hearing loss but even increased risk of cardiovascular disease and depressive symptoms. But it turns out too much noise reduction comes with its own warnings.

09/03/2024

Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper says a key area for action is in preventing and detecting dementia early, such as by providing free hearing aids.

Increasing dementia rates are seeing more advocacy for older people in the health system.  A new Aged Care Commissioner report highlights areas where healt

09/03/2024

Aged Care Commissioner calls for free hearing aids to ward off dementia!
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/aged-care-commissioner-calls-for-free-hearing-aids-to-ward-off-dementia/Q5WGAHLDPFGSZKURF32IRYUEMM/ #

The Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.

09/03/2024

University of Auckland's Professor Peter Thorne, talks about hearing loss - during World Hearing Day.

Hearing loss is the second most common cause of disability, with up to one in six New Zealanders affected.

04/03/2024

World Hearing Day 2024 -
There are a lot of myths about hearing loss.
Make sure you know the FACTS.
Make the most of life with good hearing care.
Make an appointment to see an audiologist today.

01/03/2024

Oticon Hearing Aid users: Oticon Companion App - Version 1.3.0 - is now available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play

01/03/2024

For all our APD clients/families - you will find this article useful.

by Dr. Pamela Cooper, M.A., MBA, Ph.D. Auditory processing disorder (APD) and central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) are umbrella terms for any kind of hearing disorder where the brain and