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Hillview Community Health Centre
1334 Pacific Highway
Turramurra    NSW    2074

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The information sheets listed on this page are provided by SHHH as a service to members and to those in the community at large who have an interest in hearing impairment.  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, SHHH accepts no responsibility for any adverse consequences arising from the contents of these sheets.


The information sheets listed below require Adobe Acrobat® Reader in order to access them.  You may then print them for future reference or to give to a relative or friend.  You can download this software for free by clicking on this Adobe link:

1.  First Steps to Managing Hearing Loss
What causes hearing loss? What to do if hearing loss is suspected. What types of hearing aids are available. Where to go for help and advice.

2.  Ideas for Hearing Impaired People: Improving Communication
Tips for both hearing impaired people and those speaking to them.

3.  How Do I Get a Hearing Aid?
No matter what your financial circumstances, the services of a qualified audiologist or audiometrist are available to have a professional hearing assessment as a vital first step. Find out if you are eligible for the Federal Government’s Hearing Services Program.

4.  Getting the Best from Your Hearing Aid: Managing Hearing Loss
Understanding hearing loss – good listening tactics – assistive listening devices – aid maintenance.

5.  Telephone Tactics for Those with a Hearing Impairment
Advice on use of the telephone by wearers and non-wearers of hearing aids. Equipment and services available and how to apply for special assistance.

6.  Too Old to Hear? Never! A Guide for Seniors
Hearing loss need not cause isolation and frustration for you and those around you.

7.  Tinnitus
Causes of head noises, ways to reduce them – where to seek help.

8.  What is a Telecoil?
Are those acquiring a hearing aid always aware of all the options open to them? What is an audio loop? What are the advantages of a hearing aid with Telecoil capacity?

9.  Assistive Listening Devices
Extra help for those difficult listening situations – social gatherings –– in the car – lectures - listening to TV – using the telephone – audio loops.

10.  Assistive Listening Systems in Public Places
How venue managers can ensure that hearing impaired people are not discriminated against.

11.  Audio Loop Systems in Public Places
What is an audio induction loop? How is a loop installed and operated? What will it cost? Lists commercial companies undertaking loop installation.

12.  Assistive Listening Systems in NSW Law Courts
The NSW Attorney-General’s Department has put in place procedures to provide listening equipment for people using the NSW Justice system at any level.

13.  Carer's Guide to Hearing Loss Management.
Once the person for whom you are the Carer has admitted that they have a hearing loss, there are a number of things which you can and must do to help ensure that their hearing loss is managed appropriately, simply and effectively.

Do You Have Trouble Hearing Your TV?
Do loved ones complain your TV is too loud?  Do you miss the punch lines for your favourite shows?  Do you feel lost when people talk about that TV show they saw last night?  There is a simple solution to all these questions!  Captions are a free service, and they are on your TV right now.  All you have to do is turn them on. 

A.  Helpful Hints
How to speak to a hearing impaired person.

B.  Care and Maintenance of Hearing Aids
A checklist of possible problems and solutions

C.  Hearing Aid Checklist
All those things you should consider and ask about when getting a hearing aid.

E.  Communicating with your Hearing Impaired Patients
A guide for doctors, nurses, dentists, reception staff, therapists, podiatrists, etc.

G.  Communication Devices
Suitable for use with hearing impaired people in surgeries, consulting rooms and hospitals.
Special Sheets

The sheets below do not require Adobe Acrobat to access them.

Health Funds Information
Information on benefits available from health funds.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney Theatre and Wharf Theatre
Facilities for the hearing impaired.

Hearing Loss and Grieving
What they have in common.
 
The World from a Hard of Hearing Person's Perspective
A paper by SHHH President Richard Brading giving an insider's view.

 Understanding Hearing Loss - Part 1 and Part 2
A paper by Professor William Gibson outlining what is now available and what is on the horizon for those affected by hearing loss.

Hearing and Hearing Loss – A Guide for Students
This is a special package comprising a selection of relevant Information Sheets described on this page with additional information and study guides. It can be collected from the SHHH office in Turramurra for $6 OR it can be posted within Australia on the receipt of a cheque made out to SHHH Australia for $8.  This package is not available from this web site.