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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.