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World Hearing Day 2026: From Communities to Classrooms
Celebrating World Hearing Day Through Connection, Creativity and Science
Each year on 3 March, World Hearing Day highlights the importance of hearing health and inclusive communication. This year’s theme is perfectly reflected by Macquarie University’s Junior Science Academy (JSA) programs for children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH).
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How to Decipher an Audiogram
If you've ever felt like an audiogram is a mystery, you are not alone. For many people, a hearing loss can feel overwhelming, and the explanation that follows can get lost along the way. It doesn’t help that the results chart can look like a page of incoherent symbols and numbers. Lisa Maggs and Katrina Fernandez from ECHO Lab help you understand your hearing test results.
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Sydney Swans Support for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
A story of a lifelong Sydney Swans supporter navigating hearing loss and how it has changed his experience of the game. It explores the social challenges that come with hearing difficulties and highlights the importance of accessibility at live events. Through his experience, it also showcases the Sydney Swans’ genuine efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
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City Recital Hall Leaps into Inclusive Sound
City Recital Hall in Angel Place Sydney, celebrates their major upgrade towards more inclusive sound - Loops Refreshed, Auracast Switched on. The result is a richer, more flexible listening experience that makes world-class acoustics accessible to everyone, whether they use hearing aids, cochlear implants, headphones, or everyday earbuds.
Patrons have two easy options to join the Hall's broadcast as simple as connecting to Wi-Fi.
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Sharing Your Hearing Needs with Confidence
Carly Sygrove, co-author of "Sudden Hearing Loss - Stories of Hope, Guidance, and Support", shares simple strategies and ready-to-use phrases to help you explain your hearing loss clearly and confidently. Carly is a Hearing Loss Coach based in Spain. This article was originally published on 26 February 2026 at www.carlysygrove.com.
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