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03 May 2023... This fact sheet includes information on managing hearing loss. Ear and hearing health is important for our wellbeing and quality of life. There are different types of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound.

30 May 2023... This fact sheet includes information about protecting your hearing. Hearing is important for our wellbeing and quality of life. Hearing loss can negatively affect people socially and emotionally and reduce their ability to get an education and find work.

30 May 2023... This fact sheet includes information about protecting your hearing at work. Prolonged exposure to loud noise at work, or sudden exposure to an intensely loud sound, can cause hearing loss.

01 Dec 2019... Information for parents on why their baby needs a repeat hearing test.

01 Jan 2019... Information from the NSW Statewide Infant Screening-Hearing (SWISH) Program for parents whose baby was found to be not eligible for screening, and referred directly for a diagnostic assessment.

16 Mar 2023... Laryngo-pharyngeal Reflux (LPR) is when stomach acid comes up your food pipe (oesophagus) all the way to your throat and into your voice box (larynx). This is different from the reflux and heartburn you may be familiar with (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux / GORD), which usually stays within your food pipe and does not reach your throat.

10 Oct 2023... Information about Tinnitus, including what causes it, treatment and management.  Tinnitus is the awareness of noises that are not present in the environment. It is common and normal to experience tinnitus in quiet environments. Tinnitus can be in one ear, or both ears or sound like it is inside your head.

01 Feb 2023... The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Specialist Clinics provide specialised care for patients requiring eye, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services in alignment with the Department of Health's Statewide Referral Guidelines. As an outpatient, you will receive comprehensive assessments at our clinics, where we utilise a variety of specialised tests to evaluate your condition. Following the assessment, we will engage in discussions with you regarding your treatment options.

27 Sep 2022... Dysphonia is the term given to a problem with your voice. This can include hoarse voice, voice loss and difficulties producing your voice.

01 Jun 2015... In this short video, a parent of a child with hearing impairment talks about her child's early intervention, including hearing aids, Auslan and speech therapy. Child health specialists talk about helping parents understand what hearing impairment means for their child. They also go through some early intervention options and say why it's important to start intervention early.

01 Mar 2016... A translated resource with information about the signs and management of swallowing problems for residents, families and carers.

07 Feb 2023... Suitable for 0-8 years. In this short video, child health specialists talk about different types of hearing impairment. They say babies are usually screened at or soon after birth to test their hearing. Children can also be diagnosed when they're older. Parents of children with hearing impairment and specialists talk about some of the signs that a child has a hearing impairment.

Scroll through various audio resources for information on how to go to the hospital, and how to navigate their healthcare system. Also includes some information on the most common eye conditions including  Cataracts Glaucoma Age-related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma Diabetic Retinopathy and more.

31 May 2021... Information about hearing aids, how they work, getting used to them and types of hearing aides.  A hearing aid is a small, programmable amplifying device that is worn either in the ear or behind the ear. Hearing aids can help most people with a hearing loss, even though they cannot restore normal hearing. Hearing aids aim to increase communication by providing more useful sound information.

01 Jul 2023... Information on Vestibular migraine, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment.  Vestibular migraine or migrainous vertigo is a type of migraine that may or may not cause a headache, but can include a number of debilitating symptoms affecting the balance, ears and vision. It is the second most common cause of vertigo.

Nasal irrigation (nasal rinsing) is the passing of water or saline solution through the nasal passages. Nasal irrigation has occurred for many years as it can form part of a religious or traditional cleansing practice. It may also be used to provide relief for colds, congested sinuses, and allergies.Nasal irrigation is generally safe but it is essential to keep the rinsing device clean and use a safe, treated source of water.

01 Dec 2015... Eating and drinking can become difficult because of strokes, age, breathing problems, dementia or damage to the head and neck. This resource provides tips on how to stay safe when eating and drinking.

01 Aug 2017... A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, flexible tube that inserted through your child’s nose, down their throat and into their stomach. The NG tube can carry fluids, formula, and medicine directly to the stomach to help your child if they: cannot swallow their food or medication properly are unable to suck or swallow are dehydrated, for instance from vomiting or diarrhoea are not getting enough nutrition from eating.

11 Jul 2023... Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness and nausea.

31 May 2021... Any degree of hearing loss, whether very mild or severe, affects communication for both the hard-of-hearing person and the person they are communicating with. Most hearing losses cause speech to sound less clear.  This document provides strategies for contributing to conversations despite hearing impairment.