Spring Appeal 2026

Raising public awareness that sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency could prompt faster care-seeking, potentially improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise delay treatment.

Health ministers advise audiology will enter NRAS under dual profession National Board

Mandatory national registration will reshape how audiology is regulated, credentialled, and governed across Australia, with potential knock-on effects for workforce standards, scope of practice, and clinic compliance obligations.

Academy Membership: Adam Mehlenbacher Testimonial

Academy Membership: Angela Shoup Testimonial

Academy Membership: Patricia Johnson Testimonial

Academy Membership: Riley DeBacker Testimonial

AAA Annual Convention: Patricia Johnson Testimonial

AAA Annual Convention: Adam Mehlenbacher Testimonial

AAA Annual Convention: Riley DeBacker Testimonial

Sonova Reports Strong FY 2025/26 Growth, Led by Infinio Platform

Sonova's strong financial performance and Infinio platform growth signal continued premium-tier investment in hearing aid technology, which shapes product availability and competitive pricing across the audiology market.

Sennheiser All Day Clear: Testing Results from Our Audiologist

We put All Day Clear from Sennheiser through both real-world use and objective lab testing to see how they stacks up. Can they help make speech clear and how do they compare to other OTC hearing aids? Watch to find out our thoughts and hear sound samples with your own ears!...

The Real Reason Your Tinnitus Is Louder at Night

Dr. Ben breaks down the connection between sleep quality and tinnitus severity. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://tinnitus-philadelphia.com/ 3) San Francisco CA:...

A memorable moment for #TeamRNID at TCS London Marathon

Community fundraising events like this raise public awareness of hearing loss and generate income for advocacy organisations such as RNID, which can indirectly support research and policy work in audiology.

Experience the Sound of Roger Pass-around Mic

How can we enhance learning access for students with hearing loss? Roger Pass-around ensures everyone in the classroom is heard, regardless of distance. Listen to the difference in this sound demo. #PhonakRoger #Audiology #Hearingloss #HearingAids

Demant Names Bassel Rifai President of Hearing Aids

Leadership transitions at top-five hearing aid manufacturers can influence product strategy, partnership priorities, and market direction for the broader audiology field.

Is this unprofessional?

From time to time on my channel, I call out bad actors and red flags that individuals with hearing loss should watch out for in the hearing care field. This has a tendency to upset people in my industry. What do you think - should I keep calling things like I see them?

Sonova “outperforming” the market – strong FY 2025/26 results announced

Sonova's strong performance signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion, which may shape product availability and pricing across the audiology sector.

The rise of cerumen removal

The rapid growth of a mobile earwax-removal service signals that cerumen management is emerging as a standalone, scalable business line within the broader audiology profession in Australia.

New study confirms ENT surgeons face significant musculoskeletal strain

Surgeon musculoskeletal injury is a serious occupational health issue that can shorten careers and affect patient safety, and evidence supporting exoscope adoption could shift surgical ergonomics standards in ENT.

Vertigo including BPPV can have lasting burden even after treatment, study finds

Audiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider scheduling long-term follow-up for BPPV patients, as high recurrence rates and residual symptoms mean a single successful repositioning treatment may not mark the end of a patient's clinical journey.

People on the Move – April-May 2026 edition

Personnel movements across the Australian hearing sector can signal strategic shifts in key organisations, which may be of interest to industry stakeholders tracking workforce trends.

SONNET 3: New Batteries For More Power

Smaller and more powerful! Power your SONNET 3 with the new rechargeable Micro Pro and Standard Pro batteries for up to 23 hours of charge.

A head start for babies with hearing loss

Evidence supporting newborn hearing screening programs like SWISH reinforces the importance of early identification and intervention; audiologists in NSW and similar settings should continue advocating for universal screening and timely follow-up.

Translingual neural stimulation to improve gait and balance in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Translingual neurostimulation sits at the intersection of neuromodulation and vestibular rehabilitation, and RCT-level evidence for balance outcomes could eventually inform how audiologists integrate such devices into vestibular care pathways.

A National Cross-sectional Assessment of the Mayo Clinic Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life (VSQOL) Index by Tumor Management Strategy

Audiologists counseling vestibular schwannoma patients can reference this data to set realistic quality-of-life expectations across management strategies, but the cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.

Long-Term Functional Hearing Preservation in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients

Audiologists and cochlear implant surgeons should weigh electrode array length and pre-operative hearing levels carefully when planning pediatric implantation to maximize long-term functional hearing preservation.

Automated classification of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from video-nystagmography using a delay-aware neural network

This AI classifier is not yet validated for clinical deployment, but if replicated and externally validated, it could meaningfully reduce misdiagnosis and speed up BPPV canal identification at the bedside without specialist interpretation.

Functional Benefits of Bilateral Bone Conduction Hearing Devices for Children and Adults With Conductive and Mixed Hearing Losses

Findings may support recommending bilateral (two-device) bone conduction fittings over unilateral for eligible patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss, but full results should be reviewed before changing fitting protocols.