Today is the International day of Sign Languages! The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sign languages and to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of users.
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Today is World Hearing Day! This day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness that everyone should have access to early and effective forms of intervention to assist with hearing loss.
Click here for more information. Happy Tinnitus Awareness Week 2020! While not specifically an Australian campaign, it's still great to see people raising awareness about the condition and to reduce feelings of isolation in sufferers.
Click here for more details. It's World Hearing Day today and the beginning of Hearing Awareness Week! Today aims to raise awareness into the high cost that unaddressed hearing loss can have on individuals (cognitive decline and depression, reduced productivity, barrier to education and social integration) as well as to the wider community (lost productivity, impact on health services, individual lost employment resulting in lost taxes).
If you feel you're not hearing as well as you used to, it may be time to review your hearing. Contact the clinic today to arrange an appointment with one of our audiologists. For more reading: http://www.hcia.com.au/hcia-wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Social-and-Economic-Cost-of-Hearing-Health-in-Australia_June-2017.pdf http://www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au/ It's World Radio Day today! This year's theme is "Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace" so turn up the radio and enjoy listening! Whether you listen to the radio for the latest news and events, or for talk back and music, take time to celebrate the impact radio has in our lives today.
Having trouble listening to the radio? It may be time for a hearing check then. Contact the clinic today for a comprehensive assessment. It's Loud Shirt Day!
Hope you're wearing your brightest shirt to show your support for deaf kids. For more info, click here. |
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