Hearing Awareness Week 2022
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
In Australia:
- Hearing loss is costing Australia $15 billion a year in health system costs and lost productivity
- Hearing loss affects 70% of people over the age of 70 and it has a huge impact on the quality of life
- It is more common than heart disease, cancer and diabetes
- 500,000 hearing aids are bought every year in Australia
- 10,000 people whose first language is Auslan cannot be left behind and deserve better access to education, jobs & community life
2020 and 2019 Event Photos and Transcripts
Raising Community Awareness
Raise awareness and public acceptance of hearing loss
Showcase goods and services that assist deaf and hard of hearing people
Celebrate the successes of people with hearing loss
Advocate for a better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing Australians
Publicise ways of preventing hearing loss or chronic ear disorders
