Melisha Sirisena was one of five women recognised by Westpac for building businesses with commercial success, innovation and community impact. Image: Westpac. Sydney paediatric audiologist Melisha Sirisena has been recognised for making children’s hearing a priority, winning the Greater Good Award at the inaugural Westpac Female Founder Awards ....
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Highlights growing recognition of entrepreneurial audiologists working to close access gaps in paediatric hearing care, which may inspire similar initiatives in the field.
- 01Melisha Sirisena is a Sydney-based paediatric audiologist and founder of Kids Hearing.
- 02She was named one of five winners in the inaugural Westpac Female Founder Awards (2026, Greater Good category).
- 03Her work focuses on improving hearing care access for children, families, and schools.
- 04The award is from Westpac bank's inaugural program recognising female entrepreneurs.
- 05No clinical research or product data is presented in this article.
Melisha Sirisena is improving access to hearing care for children, families, and schools.
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