CICADA Queensland

03/09/2026

Are you considering a hearing implant? CICADA Queensland members share their lived experience at our meet ups across Queensland. Read our Townsville meet-up Coordinator John Foreman's story on our website.

My hearing story.

03/09/2026

CICADA Queensland is hosting a community meetup in Brisbane North on Saturday, September 12.

This relaxed event is a welcoming space for people living with profound hearing loss, along with family members, friends, and supporters.

It’s an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and build a local community.

👉🏼 View event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18M9rAJYWK/

02/09/2026

CICADA Queensland is hosting a community meetup in Mackay on Wednesday, September 9.

This relaxed event is a welcoming space for people living with profound hearing loss, along with family members, friends, and supporters.

It’s an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and build a local community.

👉🏼 View event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1jxEErUDaz/

02/09/2026

"I have a harp inside my head, put there by Dr Chang...
And every time I move my head, I hear a little twang!" 🎶
In this lighthearted and relatable article, CICADA member Denyse Lammas shares her unique experience—and sense of humor—navigating the strange sounds of early cochlear implant recovery.
Did the harp ever fade away, and is she ready to do it all over again for the other side?
👇 Read Denyse's full story on our website:

I have a harp inside my head, put there by Dr Chang

01/09/2026

CICADA Queensland is hosting a community meetup on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, September 8.

This relaxed event is a welcoming space for people living with profound hearing loss, along with family members, friends, and supporters.

It’s an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and build a local community.

👉🏼 View event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dt6RmFumu/

01/09/2026

Look out for CHORUS magazines in the reception of your Queensland hearing implant surgeon soon.

30/08/2026

Some of the perks of becoming a CICADA QLD member are:
-receiving a monthly newsletter
-monthly face to face meet-ups to connect with other hearing implant users and guest speakers
-six monthly CHORUS magazine in your mail box
-access to resources to support your hearing journey including rehab tools, members stories, video tutorials and much more

Follow this link to join.

https://cicadaqld.org/membership