Better Hearing Australia Brisbane

10/11/2025

We solemnly commemorate all those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, and who have lost their lives, suffered injuries, or been changed by their service.

Lest We Forget.

04/11/2025

🎉 Pimpama Station is open! We’re extra proud of this one because BHA helped consult on the accessibility features. The station was co-designed with the disability community, including people with hearing loss, so getting around is easier, clearer and more comfortable for everyone.
The Cross River Rail team is running free local education tours in November so you can check it out in person and learn how the accessibility features work day to day.
What to expect on the tour
• A walk-through of the station’s accessible design
• Tips for using the features if you have hearing loss or other access needs
• Time for questions
📅 Three tours in November:
· 5 November 10-11am
· 5 November 1-2pm
· 13 November 1-2pm
🔗 Register for FREE on Eventbrite using the link below.
Tag a friend who should come along. See you there! 🙌

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

03/11/2025

ARE YOU A STUDENT OR A PARENT OF A CHILD WITH HEARING LOSS OR DEAFNESS?
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS TO MAKE EDUCATION MORE INCLUSIVE!
The Australian Government is reviewing the National Disability Education Standards.
The standards prescribe what educational providers must do to ensure all students with disability receive a fair and equitable education experience.
The public consultation is running until 21 November 2025.

Deafness Forum Australia will be making a submission to the consultation, and we'd love to know what our students and their families think.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
There are many ways you can get involved.
1. Do the short survey - either scan the QR code in the picture below, or access the survey using this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7327K37
2. Contact DEAFNESS FORUM Australia directly by email to share your thoughts by emailing our Policy Director, Hayley - hayley.stone@deafnessforum.org.au
3. Share your thoughts in the chat below and we'll pass them on to Deafness Forum.
We look forward to learning your views on this important topic!
ALSO-----------Please share this post with your peers and networks so we can get as many responses as possible!

ARE YOU A STUDENT OR A PARENT OF A CHILD WITH HEARING LOSS OR DEAFNESS?

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS TO MAKE EDUCATION MORE INCLUSIVE!

The Australian Government is reviewing the National Disability Education Standards.

The standards prescribe what educational providers must do to ensure all students with disability receive a fair and equitable education experience.

The public consultation is running until 21 November 2025.

Deafness Forum Australia will be making a submission to the consultation, and we'd love to know what our students and their families think.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

There are many ways you can get involved.

1. Do our short survey - either scan the QR code in the picture below, or access the survey using this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7327K37

2. Contact us directly by email to share your thoughts by emailing our Policy Director, Hayley - hayley.stone@deafnessforum.org.au

3. Share your thoughts in the chat below

We look forward to learning your views on this important topic!

ALSO-----------Please share this post with your peers and networks so we can get as many responses as possible!

03/11/2025

It appears even moderate levels of physical activity can help delay Alzheimer's.

Find out what steps (see what we did there?) you have to take and how long you can delay symptoms based on the latest research at the link below.

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patients

29/10/2025

STAY SAFE WITH QLD POLICE!
Join us tomorrow (30/10) 10:30am–12:00pm at Carindale Library for a practical talk with Queensland Police on living safely and cyber-crime.
✔️ Live captioning provided
✔️ Open to everyone
Bring a friend and your questions.
RSVP: Comment “I’m in” or send us a DM so we grab enough Tim Tams.
Where: Carindale Library, meeting room
When: Thursday 30/10/25, 10:30am start

27/10/2025

Do you have hearing loss and like music? What do you do to ensure you can enjoy it at its best? Comment below with your hearing loss experiences—we’d love to hear them!

We are publishing 52 hearing loss myths to highlight the good, the bad and the ugly of hearing loss misinformation and misunderstandings.

Like, follow and subscribe to our email list at http://eepurl.com/hItPu1 today to keep up to date on hearing loss news, advice and events.

BHA is Queensland’s Peak Body for the Hard of Hearing community. Join us and let’s share the hearing journey together.

23/10/2025

A HUGE THANKS to our Hearing Access Program partner clinics for backing accessible hearing care across Queensland. Your continued support helps more people hear life better.
Are you an audiologist who’d like to partner with BHA to deliver our Hearing Access program? Get in touch to chat about expanding your impact.

08/10/2025

If you’re getting a Home Care Package, your aged care provider can help you understand how much you may need to contribute under Support at Home.

If you’re getting a Home Care Package, your aged care provider can help you understand how much you may need to contribute under Support at Home.

07/10/2025

While there is no cure for hearing loss, there are still many ways to help reduce the impact of hearing loss and improve how people can engage with the community around them.

Talk to your GP and your audiologist if you suspect hearing loss and take action to stay connected and engaged.

We are publishing 52 hearing loss myths to highlight the good, the bad and the ugly of hearing loss misinformation and misunderstandings. Comment below with your hearing loss experiences—we’d love to hear them!

06/10/2025

The Hearing Services Program (HSP) is changing!

The Department of Health, Disability and Aging is looking at simplifying how hearing services are delivered and funded in the Hearing Services Program.

What they say the changes will deliver:
👉 Simpler system with fewer forms and codes.
👉 More flexibility to replace or adjust devices when needed.
👉 Follow-ups and maintenance are now standard to help ensure your devices work well.
👉 Less red tape (no statutory declarations).
👉 Fairer access based on real hearing and functional needs.

Do you think so?

Read more about the changes here:
https://consultations.health.gov.au/rpgd-hearing/hsp-simplification-survey/consultation/subpage.2023-12-20.8602552324/

And then have your say here:
https://consultations.health.gov.au/rpgd-hearing/hsp-simplification-survey/

Consultation is open until 31 October 2025.

30/09/2025

This month has been Dementia Awareness Month. If you have not yet had the chance to read our article on the latest research on the links, or lack of links, between hearing loss and dementia, you should do yourself a favour :) Read it here:

For Dementia Awareness Month, we look at some of the recent research into the links between dementia and untreated hearing loss. Does correlation equal cause?

23/09/2025

Regular hearing checks and timely intervention can help maintain auditory input the brain relies on. If in doubt, book a hearing evaluation. Read more: https://bhabrisbane.org.au/does-hearing-loss-cause-dementia/
September is Dementia Awareness Month and we are looking at the links between dementia and hearing loss.