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Genesis AI – Pushing the Boundaries of What is Possible
One of the standout features is the all-new Starkey Neuro Processor, the industry’s most advanced processor technology. Equipped with a unique on-board Deep Neural Network (DNN) accelerator engine, this processor uses artificial intelligence to mirror the cerebral cortex of the human brain.
Read Articleihear Welcomes Rock Legend, John “Swanee” Swan, as New Ambassador
The well-known and much-loved Australian singer and songwriter, John “Swanee” Swan, has recently been announced as the new ambassador of ihear Australia. Starting in 2023, on World Hearing Day, Swanee will help educate the public about hearing health and advocate for those living with hearing loss.
Read ArticleAffordable Hearing and Tinnitus Relief Join ihear
As of 30th July, 2021, ihear Australia acquired Affordable Hearing and Tinnitus Relief. We are excited for the staff of the 4 new locations to join our team as their values align with ours – highest level of hearing care and exceptional customer service. Our latest acquisition means we are extending essential hearing services to…
Read ArticleHappy Mothers Day
We wanted to take this opportunity to wish all the mums, stepmums and grandmothers a wonderful Mothers Day. With 90% of our staff being female, we wanted to acknowledge their huge contribution in balancing work and family life. We appreciate all the experience they bring. Here are a few of their stories: Krystal – ihear…
Read ArticleAnzac Day
We commemorate the contribution and suffering of all those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. A sincere Thank you to all of our past and present Australian war veterans, and their families, for their dedication and service to our Nation. So that we may enjoy the freedoms and safety…
Read ArticleLivio Edge AI: Advanced Hearing Technology in Today’s Age
Livio Edge AI from Starkey are versatile hearing aids that deliver exceptional sound quality and make it easier to hear people wearing face masks or social distancing. And — with the introduction of the world’s first and only 2.4 GHz custom rechargeable hearing aids — they have solved the problem of having hearing aids tangle with or get…
Read ArticleWhat Other Medical Conditions Are Associated With Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is a co-morbity (a co-occurrence of one or more disorders). The six major other medical conditions associated with hearing loss are social isolation and loneliness, depression, balance problems and falls, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia. Additionally, beyond the medical conditions noted above, there are other comorbidities associated with hearing loss, including but not…
Read ArticleTips for Communicating with People Wearing Masks
COVID-19 has changed many elements of our daily lives. As lock-down restrictions change across the country, new norms are being introduced. These are intended to help stem the spread of the virus and keep us safe. Two measures most of us are familiar with are social distancing and wearing a face mask. For those with…
Read Articleihear Is Offering Free Hearing Services
To help service our patients and patients of other hearing care providers who may be closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering free hearing services Australia-wide. Free hearing checks. Our clinics are open, clean and safe environments. Please call in advance to make an appointment as we have social distancing measures inside our clinics….
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-04-07
Our patients are our number one priority and we provide the best in hearing care. As such we have adapted our services at this time to make it safer and easier for you to access essential hearing services. To find out how you can utilize these services, you can call your local ihear clinic directly…
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-27
Hearing healthcare has been classified an essential service by the Commonwealth Government. All ihear Australia clinics are clean, safe and open to serve our patients and the community. Please call on 1300 650 250 or contact us if you have any questions on how we are operating in the current environment.
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-17
Our priority, as always, is the safety and care of our clients and staff. At this moment in time, all our clinics are open and we have taken extra measures to sanitise and increase hygiene procedures to create a safe environment. We are here to support you so if you have any concerns, please contact…
Read ArticleStarkey Foundation Mission Philippines 2019
Theresa from our ihear Caringbah clinic got the opportunity to travel to the Philippines to join the Starkey Foundation and provide much-needed hearing care to those in need. Over 500 patients, some travelling long distances to be seen and fitted with hearing aids. At first, I thought, “How are we going to fit, let alone…
Read ArticleChristmas Closures
Some clinic closures may vary, please contact your local ihear clinic for details.
Read ArticleAudiologist Katrina Helps Hundreds in Vietnam to Hear
Audiologist, Katrina Skirka, from our New Lambton clinic, travelled to Vietnam in February 2017, to help treat more than 1,600 locals in desperate need of better hearing health. Katrina was part of a multi-skilled Starkey Hearing Foundation (SHF) team, made up of clinicians and volunteers from the Australia-Pacific region. Vietnamese SHF members welcomed the…
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