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FARM NOISE &
Farm Noise and Hearing Network
HEARING PROJECT
NEWSLETTER
July 2004
Contact for this edition of the FNHN Newsletter:
Jo Pilgrim, Lower North Community Health Service
Ph (08) 8842 6555
Fax (08) 8842 6556
E-mail [email protected]
Hi
Welcome to the winter 2004 edition of the Farm Noise and Hearing Network newsletter. By
now the farmers have completed seeding and the wet weather is certainly a plus. We spectators
can watch the world becoming greener and greener by the day. A welcome sight!
The Promotions Portfolio is responsible for compiling this newsletter after each meeting. The
aim for this newsletter is to communicate the highlights of the most recent meeting for those
who were not able to attend. It also includes evaluation reports from events completed recently
and any other information of interest regarding hearing loss, prevention and rehabilitation. The
newsletters will now be posted on the Farm Noise and Hearing Web-site, check it out at
www.farmnoise.on.net.au .
If you have articles of interest and reports on events or presentations about Farm Noise please
forward them to me, see details above. As this is my last newsletter for a while I will forward any
information received on to the remaining members of the promotions portfolio. For me this is
the end of nine years involvement in the network. It will be strange to miss the meetings in town
followed by a quick jaunt to the central markets before the drive home.
Cheers!
Jo
Contents of newsletter:
 Executive summary of the FNHN meeting, 25 June 04.
 Program for Hearing Awareness Week
 Evaluation report from Karoonda Farm Fair 2004.
 Quiz used at Karoonda Farm Fair
 Farm Noise and Hearing Network Minimum standards and declaration.
 Farm Noise and Hearing Network evaluation report format.
 Program and registration form to attend Noise Induced Hearing Loss & Primary Health Care
Workshop - Thursday 26th August 2004, Royal Adelaide Hospital.
 Brief report from Deafness Forum presented by Kathy Challinor
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Executive Summary
Farm Noise and Hearing Network Meeting
Friday 25th June 2004
Guide Dogs, Morphett St, Adelaide.
Options for Portable Testing Facility
A few more options were discussed for replacing the hearing test van. David and Lyn currently
looking at requirements for a van.
Training Day 26th August 2004
The Education and Research portfolio have put together a training day. See fliers in the
newsletter to register.
Minimum Standards
Emma reported that Research and Education Portfolio have updated the minimum standards,
declaration and evaluation report proforma, (see attached to newsletter)
Generic Article- Promotions
Sarah reported that the media release is complete. Sarah will email this to all members for use
during Hearing Awareness Week
Project Activity Reports
Events since last meeting
 Karoonda Farm Fair
 Lucindale Field Days- information provision only.
Plans for upcoming events
 SERHS- Men’s Pit Stop Night @ Naracoorte- hearing screenings available in August.
 Hearing Expo in Hearing Awareness Week.
Next Meeting
Date: Friday 29th October 2004
Time: 12.30-4pm
Venue: Hearing Solutions
Chair & Minutes: Promotions Portfolio
“The Good the Bad and the not so Ugly”
Brief summary of a presentation by Kathy Challinor,
Clinical Nurse Audiometrist
New England Health Service
Tamworth Community Health Centre, NSW
Maureen McGrotty attended the above presentation, which covered Hearing Access in
the New England area of NSW where there are 19 trained nurse audiometrists. It deals
with the good, the bad and the not so ugly of this service provision. The nurse
audiometrists provide 3000 hearing assessments per year (adults and children) including
farmers. If you would like a copy of the presentation please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen McGrotty.
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Karoonda Farm Fair Results
April 2nd 2004
Information/Display
FNHN Fact sheets
MillionEar Quiz (adapted for KFF)
Information and referral agencies brochures
Manufacturer’s Listings (where to buy muffs etc)
Catch phrases for display board
Posters
Free stickers
Equipment
Noise dampening materials
Noisy machinery/equipment (eg. chainsaw, angle grinder, planer, blower)
Variety of muffs and plugs
Big Ear model
“Free Hearing Tests” banner (folded so only “Hearing” seen)
display board
Tables and chairs
Tablecloths
Pamphlet rack
Clip boards and pens
Sticky tape, Velcro, blutack, scissors, rope
Recording sheet (number and type of contact, info given, referred on to agency etc)
Hats and sunscreen
NB: Would be useful to have a clear banner saying we are from FNHN and MMCHS.
Results
Brief contacts
<20 years old
Several children took stickers, asked about ear model etc.
20-35 years old
1M
35-50 years old
2M
50-65 years old
3M
>65 years old
3M
Questionnaires completed
<20 years old
0
20-35 years old
1M
35-50 years old
0
50-65 years old
1 M, 1 F
>65 years old
1M
Information given
<20 years old
20-35 years old
0
1M
3
35-50 years old
2M
50-65 years old
2 M, 1 F
>65 years old
3M
Issues discussed
<20 years old
20-35 years old
35-50 years old
50-65 years old
>65 years old
Nil
M
Concerns re discos
Don’t realize how loud radio on tractors is
What type of ear protection is most effective
M
Moulded plugs for a farmer and drummer
Gave number for Phoenix moulded plugs
Concerns re discos these days
Already partially deaf, enquired about Peltor muffs
Ear muffs with electric device to cut out sound above a
certain dB (?)
M
Prefer underchin strapped ear plugs > muffs because of hats
Hearing aid repair and telelink options
F
Tinnitus
M
Earmuffs are uncomfortable
Hearing aids
Where to go for hearing test
Preserving remaining hearing
Referral to another agency
<20 years old
Nil
20-35 years old
Nil
35-50 years old
Nil
50-65 years old
M
Hearing Solutions
F
Tinnitus SA
M
>65 years old
Hearing Solutions
Adelaide Hearing consultants (plus application form)
NB: The majority of contacts were made prior to lunchtime and start of entertainment.
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QUIZ used at Karoonda Farm Fair 2004
How many farmers have hearing
loss?
a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 80%
d) 100%
What is the most common noise
source on the farm?
a) Combine
b) Tractor
c) Chain saw
d) Animals
Which farm animal is the loudest?
a) Cow
b) Pig
c) Horse
d) Sheep
A hearing loss at this pitch is most
likely to reduce understanding of
speech
a) High pitch (8000 Hz)
b) Middle – high pitch (4000 Hz)
c) Middle pitch (2000 Hz)
d) Low pitch (250 Hz)
Which of the following is the best
hearing protector?
a) Earplug
b) Earmuff
c) Any hearing protection worn
properly
d) Cotton wool
What is the best way to protect your
ears from noise?
a) Wear hearing protectors
b) Muffle the noise at the equipment
(dampen noise at the source)
c) Wear a Walkman
d) Avoid the noise
Which item produces the loudest
sound?
a) Tractor
b) Combine
c) Grain dryer
d) Chain saw
A hearing protector worn
appropriately will reduce the noise
by:
a) 10 dB
b) 20 dB
c) 30 dB
d) 40 dB
Which of the following sounds would
be the most damaging to the ear?
a) Gun fire
b) Lawnmower
c) Grader
d) Motorcycle
Which pitch (frequency) is first
affected by noise?
a) High pitch (8000 Hz)
b) Middle – high pitch (4000 Hz)
c) Middle pitch (2000 Hz)
d) Low pitch (250 Hz)
Where are hearing tests available?
a) Doctor’s office
b) Laubman & Pank – Murray Bridge
c) Australian Hearing Consultants
d) Australian Hearing
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FARM NOISE AND
HEARING NETWORK
MINIMUM STANDARDS
Testing at an Event
Confirmed at Meeting- June 2004
 Use of quiet testing facilities where possible and record/
document testing conditions on form.
 Audiometers to have current calibration certificate
 Full completion of FN&H Assessment form
 Obtained ethical approval from external body if participating
in Farm Noise and Hearing research study.
 Informed consent forms must be signed by participants
 Farm Noise project and sponsors acknowledged
 Qualified/ Trained Audiologist, audiometrist or Speech
Pathologist (Audiometrist trained) to complete hearing test.
 If no audiologist present, should be an audiological contact
who is involved in FN&H network linked to event for
discussion/ advisory purposes, liason piror and post event.
 Speech Pathologist’s and Audiologists involved at events
should be well oriented (Map, meet other people, time to be
there, additional details etc), have completed testing manuals,
orientation about testing, cross referrals and health
promotion focus (prevention)
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 Impartial information provision across all levels of program
(eg. Personal Hearing Protection, Audiological Services in the
area). One service provider not endorsed, list of service
providers given.
 Coordinator of event must have observed or had contact with
previous project coordinators and ensure that all staff are
competent (eg. First time project coordinator can have an
experienced mentor).
 Other assistants involved in project need to be fully
supported eg. Work shadow for first morning.
 Project coordinator must be actively involved in network to
run an event (ie. Attended 1 meeting for the year).
 Provide a project summary within 3 months of event (see
proforma for Evaluation Report)).
 Resource Kit available for use at event/ fact sheets available
to consumers
 Adequate written information or person available for tinnitus
information, or links with other agencies eg. Hearing
Solutions, TAG, Tinnitus SA or other health professional.
 Knowledge of Local service provision (audiological services and
where to purchase hearing protection)
 Confidentiality (quiet area for discussion is required)
 Professionalism within the standards set in the manuals (PHC
framework).
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FARM NOISE AND HEARING NETWORK
MINIMUM STANDARDS- Info provision only
Confirmed at Meeting- June 2004
 Coordinator of event must have observed or had contact with
previous project coordinators.
 Speech Pathologist’s and Audiologists involved at events
should have been oriented to project, knowledge about advice,
referrals, health promotion focus (prevention) but not need
experience in testing/ audiogram interpretation.
 Farm Noise project and sponsors acknowledged
 Provide a project summary within 3 months of event (need to
develop a central store first- see Sue Tucker- Health
Promotion- LNCHS for evaluation forms).
 Resource Kit available for use at event/ fact sheets available
to consumers
 Adequate written information or person available for tinnitus
information, or links with other agencies eg. Hearing
Solutions, TAG, Tinnitus SA or other health professional.
 Knowledge of Local service provision (audiological services and
where to purchase hearing protection)
 Confidentiality (quiet area for discussion is required)
 Professionalism within the standards set in the manuals (PHC
framework).
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FARM NOISE AND
HEARING NETWORK
DECLARATION
FARM NOISE AND HEARING PROJECT
I have read the minimum standards for Project Coordinator to participate in testing and
information provision at an event.
I agree to abide by them during the farm noise and hearing project.
I will submit a project summary / verbal evaluation to the farm noise and hearing network within
three months of the project. If I fail to do so, I am aware that I will not be eligible for any
further funding from the Farm Noise and Hearing Network.
Signed:
Name:
Date:
Please forward this form to the Planning Portfolio
C/- Kate McCormack
Port Pirie Regional Health Service
PO Box 546
Port Pirie 5540
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FARM NOISE AND
HEARING NETWORK
EVALUATION REPORT
This report is a summative report that reflects the key evaluation components of your
program. It should convey to the reader the methods used to assess the program and it
should reflect on the challenges/successes – both expected and unexpected. It does not
need to be long, but should give the reader an overall picture of the program.
1.
Brief description of the program
2.
Process Evaluation (assess the way the program was run and developed,
relate to performance indicators specified in your program proposal,
eg attendance records, number of sessions, material distributed etc)
3.
Impact Evaluation (measures the immediate effects of the
program, relate to performance indicators specified in your program
proposal, observation) eg. Numbers per type of request, targeting the desired
population, staff feedback.
4.
Outcome Evaluation (measures the longer term effects of the
program, did the program achieve its goal, assess changes in habits, pre/post
questionnaires, population based changes/ increased awareness)
5.
Were there any unexpected outcomes, barriers or successes?
6.
Were budget expectations met?
7.
Recommendations for future programs.
8.
A list of contact people in your area eg. Industry partners, People who have made
your day/event successful, Hearing Solutions.
This report needs to be:
 Verbally presented at Farm Noise and Hearing meeting
 Provided to Promotions Portfolio Contact Person for inclusion in newsletter
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Farm Noise & Hearing Network &
Audiological Society of Australia (SA Branch)
Noise Induced Hearing Loss & Primary Health Care
Workshop
Thursday 26th August 2004 9-00am to 4-30pm
Common Room, Residential Wing, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Farm Noise &
Hearing
Workshop Outline:
9-00 Registration
9-30 Welcome & Opening address
Ms. Jane Reilly, Weather Reporter, Network 10.
Farm Noise and Hearing Project – Past, Present & Future
10-00 Noise and Farm Machinery
Mr. Tim Lacey – Lecturer in Rural Mechanics, Spencer Gulf TAFE
10-30 Break
11-00 Hearing aids and Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Mr. Sam Koroneos, Audiologist, Lecturer, Flinders University and Private
Practice
12-00 Aural Rehabilitation and High Frequency Noise Induced Hearing loss
Mr. Christpher Lind, Audiologist, Senior Lecturer, Flinders University
1-00 Lunch & Displays
2-00 Tinnitus & Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Dr. Judith Boswell, Audiologist , Director Tinnitus SA and Adelaide Hearing
Consultants
3-00 Break
3-15 Principles of Primary Health Care
Ms. Sue Tucker, Primary Health Care Worker, Lower North Community Health
Service, Clare
4-00 Conclusion
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss
& Primary Health Care
Thursday 26th August 2004 9-00am to 4-30pm
Common Room, Residential Wing, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Please note:
1. One delegate per registration form (this form can be copied)
2. This registration form can only be accepted if accompanied by full payment
3. All fees include GST, lunch and refreshments
FARM NOISE &
HEARING
DELEGATE DETAILS:
Surname:
Given Name:
Company/Work Place:
Full Address:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Special Requirements (e.g.: Audio loop, mobility, food allergies):
REGISTRATION FEES:

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Full Conference Registration Fee:
Full Student Registration Fee:
Closing Date 13th August 2004
$33.00 (Incl. $3 GST)
$11-00 (Incl. $1 GST)
Please make cheques payable to : “Audiological Society of
Australia”
Please forward registration form and payment to:
Noise Induced Hearing loss & Primary Health Care Workshop,
C/- Audiology Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA 5000
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