Better Hearing Australia [Sydney branch] in Burwood, New South Wales | Community organisation

Better Hearing Australia [Sydney branch]

Locality: Burwood, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9744 0167

Address: 29 Burwood Rd 2137 Burwood, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.betterhearingsydney.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Here we go https://www.theguardian.com//scientists-create-mind-contro

24.01.2022 Well waddya know

24.01.2022 New provider for the National Relay Service The department has awarded Concentrix Services Pty Ltd the new contract to deliver the National Relay Service (NRS), following a limited tender process. 12 June 2019 The NRS is a vital service that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls.... Concentrix will deliver the NRS for 3 years from 1 October 2019 and brings substantial experience in call centre operations. The new contract maintains the current funding levels for the NRS at $22 million per year, ensuring this important service continues to be delivered for those who need it. A range of new improvements will be delivered as part of the new contract including a world-leading Text and listen option for SMS Relay to assist users with a speech impairment. Concentrix will also investigate how the Video Relay service for Auslan users can be improved. The helpdesk will continue to support NRS users. All relay call options will remain the same with the exception of access to Captioned Relay options through the proprietary CapTel handset, which will not be supported under the new arrangements from 1 February 2020. CapTel users are encouraged to contact the NRS Helpdesk for support in transitioning to a range of other suitable communication options, including a new Internet Relay call function. All other users do not need to take any action and will be switched to the new provider automatically in stages from 1 October 2019. - Links in comments

19.01.2022 A research study at Macquarie University. Join a discussion about hearing loss and study design. You are invited to participate in a study that explores the perspectives of potential cochlear implant users, their support network members, and supporting healthcare professionals on how a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) should be designed and conducted to ensure all stakeholders’ perspectives are represented, and patients’ information needs are met.... This study by the Macquarie University in Sydney aims to provide results that will improve services for patients with hearing loss and help with the design and execution of future evidence collection activities. To participate in this study, you must have severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, and be a hearing aid user or a cochlear implant candidate. OR you must be the support person for someone with a severe or profound hearing loss. Communication support in the form of written notes will be available. Participants will be provided with a stipend to support travel to the focus group or individual interview and participation in this study as a gesture of our appreciation for their time and involvement in the study. Want to be involved? Contact Dr Emilie Auton, the study researcher, [email protected]

16.01.2022 Via Deafness Forum. Check it out!

15.01.2022 Here it comes https://bgr.com//google-live-transcribe-sound-amplifier-a/

12.01.2022 Vale Roma Wood OAM Roma's funeral will be held in the South Chapel at Northern Suburbs Crematorium on Friday, 24 January 2020 at 2.00pm, followed by refreshments in the adjoining function centre.

12.01.2022 Via Deafness Forum. Check it out!

10.01.2022 Via Deafness Forum Dear members & friends, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, known as ACCAN is researching the ways people with age-related hearing loss use different communications technologies.... ACCAN will interview people in small group meetings about their telecommunications preferences, and will discuss which services they use and why. There will be discussion about alternative communications methods such as Skype and its new captioning service. ACCAN will be holding three focus group meetings over two days on Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May at ACCAN’s office in Ultimo, Sydney. Participants will be asked to do some practical activities on their own devices, or devices provided by ACCAN. Each focus group will go for about three hours. To be part of this research project participants will live in Sydney (or be prepared to travel there at their own expense), be over the age of 50 and have age-related hearing loss; and 1. already have and use an internet connected device 2. do not have, nor use an internet connected device 3. currently use the NRS to access telephony service Light refreshments will be provided. ACCAN is able to support participants to attend the focus groups if needed, for instance, by providing cab charge vouchers or travel reimbursements, or arranging accessibility supports. Participants will receive a $100 gift card to thank them for their time. If you or someone in your network might be interested in attending one of the focus groups, please contact Meredith Lea from ACCAN via [email protected] or phone (02) 9288 4000. Steve Williamson Chief Executive DEAFNESS FORUM of AUSTRALIA

05.01.2022 I'm sorry to report that Mary Silk has passed away. https://drive.google.com//1sgCizPyMz42g0kYZ5tdpzAp0R/view

05.01.2022 Via the Deafness Forum https://www.facebook.com/455765654452229/posts/2690217624340343?s=523061316&v=i&sfns=mo

04.01.2022 Myths busted! https://www.tested.com//883570-adam-savage-talks-about-h/

04.01.2022 Captioned sessions at Palace Norton St!! https://www.facebook.com/events/1535939389870339/?ti=icl

03.01.2022 Via Deafness Forum https://www.facebook.com/455765654452229/posts/2420202701341838/

01.01.2022 About time Palace Cinemas have captioned sessions. Now if there’s something on https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/e/open-caption-screenings/