Hearing awareness week plays a role in recognising people suffering from hearing impairment or deafness. Some people are born with hearing loss, some people may suffer with hearing impairment or deafness as a result of a condition or an injury and others develop it as they get older.
One in six Australians are hearing impaired, deaf or has an ear disorder of some description. Damage to your hearing is often a gradual process and the effects of noise exposure are permanent.
If you or your child is having hearing problems you should see your GP. They will check your ear for problems such as earwax or a perforated eardrum. They may have to refer you to an audiologist or an ENT surgeon for further tests.
