Information Centre

Hearing Matters Australia maintains information pertaining to living with hearing loss, with a focus on services available in Australia.

Click on the headings below to access HMA information sheets.

First Steps to Managing Hearing Loss
A starting point to learn about the impact of hearing loss

Communicating when hearing loss interferes
Information for all impacted by hearing loss - those who live with altered hearing, as well as communication partners

Communication tips when using face masks
Useful communication tips provided courtesy of the Danish Association of the Hard of Hearing

Hearing Assessment
Become an informed user of audiology, online and retail offers of hearing assessments

Confirmed Hearing Loss - Next Steps
What to do after you have a confirmed hearing loss

Hearing Technology 101
Hearing aids and implantable devices explained

Obtaining Hearing Services and Devices in Australia
A summary of public and private services available to those eligible in Australia

Hearing Aid Costs Explained
An explanation of hearing aid costs in Australia

Private Health Funds - cover for audiology, hearing devices and implantable hearing devices
Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA) provides information about private health funds which is updated regularly. The information is available to the public.

Access to NSW Court System
Information for those with hearing loss facing court appearances

Communication Strategies
Useful strategies for all facing communication difficulties due to hearing loss

Bluetooth in Hearing Aids Explained
Confusing Bluetooth technology simply explained

Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Guidelines for healthcare professionals seeking to make their practices accessible to those with hearing loss

Captions
How and where to use captions to supplement spoken communication

Workplace Resources
Useful resources for the workplace