Loss of hearing or hearing loss occurs when you experience difficulty in hearing and understanding sounds around you. Hearing loss can have a significant impact on the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of your life. It is a common problem that can be experienced by anyone. The earlier the hearing difficulty is identified, the sooner it can be managed and lesser is the impact.
Today one in six Australians have some degree of hearing loss, which is expected to rise to one in four Australians by 2050