‘Safe listening’ has been an ongoing global initiative to curb rising hearing loss due to unsafe recreational practices. This snapshot explores how some young Australians may engage with sound through emotion, identity and self-care. It considers how traditional messaging may be reframed to include safe listening as a positive act of self-care, not just ear...

This action plan helps people protect their hearing in everyday life without fear or restriction. Built around the idea that safe listening is part of self-care, it offers small, practical steps anyone can take to feel better and stay connected. Safe listening supports both hearing health and emotional wellbeing. The plan includes real tips and...

This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service providers – to uncover the systemic barriers they face when accessing mental health support. The findings inform actionable strategies to create more inclusive, person-centred care and long-term systemic reform. A full set...

A practical, easy-to-follow guide designed to help Australians communicate more inclusively with people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss. This tip sheet offers straightforward, real-world advice such as facing the person, reducing background noise, speaking clearly (not loudly), and asking individuals how they prefer to communicate.

A practical guide designed to help professionals provide more inclusive, respectful, and effective support to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss. The guide outlines core competencies based on lived experience, including understanding the emotional impacts of hearing loss, communicating clearly, respecting individual communication preferences, and using trauma-informed, culturally aware...