Audiology Australia

Audiology Australia With over 3000 members, we are Australia’s professional association for audiologists, dedicated to improving people's ability to communicate and interact.

We’ve published our new FAQs to help make the Overseas Qualified Audiologist Pathway to Audiology Australia Accreditatio...
18/06/2026

We’ve published our new FAQs to help make the Overseas Qualified Audiologist Pathway to Audiology Australia Accreditation easier to understand and more supportive for clinicians working towards accreditation.

Read more about the pathway, the Limited Scope Audiologist credential and how we are supporting the profession here: https://audiology.asn.au/membership/overseas-qualified-audiologist/

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Richard Dowell on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)!Pro...
18/06/2026

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Richard Dowell on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)!

Professor Dowell’s appointment recognises his distinguished service to audiology, to the development of the cochlear implant for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to tertiary education.

Professor Dowell is an Audiology Australia Emeritus Member, Fellow Member, Certificate of Outstanding Service recipient, and in 2018 presented the Denis Byrne Memorial Lecture.

Stay on track and avoid unnecessary stress, renewing only takes a few minutes. If your membership lapses, reinstating y...
17/06/2026

Stay on track and avoid unnecessary stress, renewing only takes a few minutes.

If your membership lapses, reinstating your status may involve extra steps, additional administration and membership reassessment fees.

Renew via your Member Hub by 30 June 2026 to maintain your accreditation status.

Membership renewal extensions of up to one month are available for eligible members. For more information visit: https://audiology.asn.au/member-news/2026-27-membership-renewal-deadline-extensions-are-available/

There are more than 44,000 signatures as of this post. Help us get to 50,000!The allied health sector is united behind t...
17/06/2026

There are more than 44,000 signatures as of this post. Help us get to 50,000!

The allied health sector is united behind the petition by Allied Health Professions Australia to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment to include all allied health students, including audiology students.

Expanding the prac payment is a practical step to reduce financial hardship on students, strengthen workforce sustainability, and support students to complete their training.

Please sign the petition and help spread the word.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/expand-prac-payments-to-allied-health-and-medical-students

Audiology Now Issue 104 is out now! In this issue, "What’s New in Paediatric Audiology?", feature articles include Sam H...
16/06/2026

Audiology Now Issue 104 is out now!

In this issue, "What’s New in Paediatric Audiology?", feature articles include Sam Harkus’s exploration of PLUM, the Parent-evaluated Listening and Understanding Measure, and Colette Mackay’s fNIRS Fast-Tracks Intervention for Infants with Auditory Neuropathy, which examines the use of functional near-field infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in paediatric assessment.

Together with a range of other articles, this issue highlights the latest tools, research and conversations shaping the world of paediatric audiology.

Check out Issue 104 here: https://ow.ly/LfQ950YsGyB

Learn how to gain your 1 CPD point here: https://portal.audiology.asn.au/Audiology-Now-Module-Page-Details/?id=be5c05e0-981d-f111-8341-7c1e52636840

Good news! The Sound Exchange ’26 Online Learning Package has been extended until 31 July, midnight AEST.Access approxim...
09/06/2026

Good news! The Sound Exchange ’26 Online Learning Package has been extended until 31 July, midnight AEST.

Access approximately 5 hours of on-demand learning content, selected presentations from industry experts and partners and earn up to 5.5 CPD points (Category 1.2).

Register today: https://www.soundexchange.com.au/online-learning-package

Audiology Australia supports efforts to strengthen the sustainability, integrity and consistency of the NDIS. However, t...
05/06/2026

Audiology Australia supports efforts to strengthen the sustainability, integrity and consistency of the NDIS.

However, the proposed reforms risk unintended impacts for people with hearing loss if implemented without appropriate safeguards.

Audiology Australia urges careful consideration to ensure participants are not disadvantaged and will continue to advocate for reforms that support both scheme sustainability and equitable access to essential services.

Our recommendations include:
- incorporating hearing-specific expertise and communication measures in assessments
- recognising that hearing technology does not remove the need for ongoing supports
- ensuring evidence and treatment requirements are fair and accessible
- maintaining strong human oversight in decision-making and planning
- clarifying the boundaries between the NDIS and existing programs to avoid service gaps

Read our submission on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 here: https://portal.audiology.asn.au/shop/product-details/?id=9467aeb6-525d-f111-a826-000d3acb99fd

Read our full list of papers here: https://audiology.asn.au/policy-advocacy/submissions-and-papers/

Mental health trigger warning: this post mentions distressing topics, including mental health challenges and su***de. In...
04/06/2026

Mental health trigger warning: this post mentions distressing topics, including mental health challenges and su***de.

In an Audiologist’s line of work, clients are seen over long periods of time, leading to the development of trusted relationships.

In some cases, this trust can lead to a client feeling comfortable disclosing distressing or even suicidal thoughts during an appointment. It is vital that in these situations, practitioners feel confident to respond safely and appropriately.

To support members in these situations, Audiology Australia has developed a new six-page member guidance resource that provides clear, practical steps on what to do next.

By equipping members with the right knowledge and tools, we can help ensure clients receive timely, appropriate care while also supporting the wellbeing of Audiologists themselves.

Download the document here (log-in required): https://ow.ly/Ew5750Z4xwV

A friendly reminder that there's just 1 month left to renew your membership for Hearing Services Program (HSP) purposes....
28/05/2026

A friendly reminder that there's just 1 month left to renew your membership for Hearing Services Program (HSP) purposes. Complete your renewal before 30 June to ensure there are no interruptions to your HSP provider status.

Renew your membership today via your member hub.

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