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Better Hearing Today BetterHearingToday Better Hearing Today 2015 issue 31 2016 2016 Issue One 2016 Issue One Mr De Vries was so overwhelmed when ences in hearing aids available. At shop around. A good audiologist can fix How Hearing Better Hearing Australia, Audiologist the above problems, but many pensionhe wentBHA to an Supports audiology clinic with the Management don't realise canaudiologist shop around Jan withAt ers hearing aid in mind, only to be told that “Athey shop around. good can ences in Kosidlo, hearing provided aids available. Mr De Vries was so overwhelmed when Agnieszka for one if their initial hearing problems unbiased and independent information the one he selected wasn’t appropriate he went to an audiology clinic with the Better Hearing Australia, Audiologist fix the above problems, but many pensays Michelle focussed on hisprovided needs. Jan for his needs more expensive sionerssolved, don't realise they canBarry, shop Agnieszka Kosidlo, Jan was with aren't hearing aid in and mind,theonly to be told that which Chief Executive Officer of Better hearing Hearthen able to go and successfully puroption was much more suited to his the one he selected wasn’t appropriate unbiased and independent information around for one if their initial thatneeds. were suitable Australia, Victorian branch. requirements. problems aren't solved” says Michelle which hearing focussedaids on his Jan was ing for his needs and the more expensive chase for his needs and budget. Barry, Chief Executive Officer of Better then able to go and successfully puroption was much more suited to his TALENTED: Artist Ben has received support from Better Hearing Australia (Vic) Inc. INSET: Ben’s artworks. De Vries has now been fitted with a Arequirements. recent article in The Age highlighted chase hearing aids that were suitable Mr Hearing Australia, Victorian branch. hearing aid suitable to his needs and budget. eligible for a Government subsithe plight of many people with a hear- Those for his needs and budget. to other impaired dy are entitled to free hearing aids His ing loss and the process encountered Mr warning De Vries has hearing now been fittedpeople with a A recent article in The Age highlighted is that the government process be however if you don’t fit into this group when trying to purchase a hearing aid. budget. the plight of many people with a hear- Those eligible for a Government subsi- hearing aid suitable to his needs andcan you must pay for your own hearing Melbourne based, Mr Jan De Vries, 81, challenging, but it's worth shopping around. ing loss and the process encountered dy are entitled to free hearing aids. His warning to other hearing impaired people aids. These candon’t costbe from The was for thehearticle in Since Ben wastoyoung, loved to which like and they can very bank able to fit Ben withcan be is that thewas government process However if you fitanywhere into creative this group wheninterviewed trying purchase a hearing aid. they draw, especially the cartoon characters and can to grow. This way they endon the For two an hearing aids in 2014. This gaveyour $2,000 $10,000 depending he talked about the issues he faced in impartial about Melbourne based, Mr Jan De Vries, 81, you must pay for your own hearing challenging, but it'sdiscussion worth shopping around. he used totowatch. up drawing very good artwork,” he him many opportunities to not only features. his quest obtain a hearing aid. needs please contact the staff aids. These can cost anywhere from hearing was interviewed for the article in which explains. assimilate into society with his new Better Hearing and Australia onabout 03 9510 he talked he faced in $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the at For an language impartial discussion your This love of about art ledthe himissues to study English communication The worst thing about the inability to Jan contacted Better Hearing Australia 1577 to arrange an appointment. features. his quest to obtain a hearing aid. hearing please contact the staff industrial design at university, after However, Ben was denied this freedom skills, butneeds also continue his artistic getIran hearing aidstoisleave. the social exclusion Alternatively (BHA)he a not-for-profit that helps in emailhadAustralia which started work service as a graphic and had Complicating career. Ben has his artwork and9510 at Better Hearing on 03 and lack of jobthe opportunities people who have hearing lossfamous because designer at one of Iran’sHearing most he also has impaired hearing. to [email protected] photography published and some Theloneliness, worst thing about inability Jan contacted Better Australia matters, 1577 to arrange an appointment. less interaction family and commissioned. he wasmagazines. overwhelmed with the comic get hearing aids is thewith social exclusion (BHA) asonot-for-profit service thatexpehelps and Alternatively email wasadvice granted refugee friends. TheBen best given is to Image by Wayne Taylor / Fairfax Media rience to find out differ- Fortunately, and loneliness, lack of job opportunities peopleand whowanted have hearing lossthebecause [email protected] The secret to his talent? “I believe all status in Australia where he learnt BHAhas opened up a new world for and less interaction with family and he was so overwhelmed with the expeartists need to have freedom. If they about Better Hearing Australia (Vic) and Ben and everyone else who sees his friends. TheHearing best advice given is to wonderful rience and wanted to find outanything the differ- the Image by Wayne have freedom, they can draw Victorian Aid Bank. work.Taylor / Fairfax Media Hearing aid bank opens new world for Ben Better Hearing Today Better Hearing Today ww.betterhearing.org.au BetterHearingToday | www.betterhearing.org.au ww.betterhearing.org.au 1 How BHA enriched Visit us in Broadmeadows and Lynbrook Recently Elizabeth moved into a in Carlton Elizabeth's life and it was at this time that ElizaWe now haveneeded sessionsto at clear out her beth It has been quite a few years the Lynbrook Community house. Elizabeth, along with her since Elizabeth Saunders Centre was (corner of Lynbrook nieceandJennifer Harris cleared out the working in St Kilda Road asBoulevard a Street,house Lynbrook) and and has kindly donated the dental nurse. It was at this time the Broadmeadows meticulously kept tutoring plans Community Hub that she came across the Better and BHA memorabilia to our Vic(182 Widford Street, Hearing Australia Lip reading Broadmeadows). torian office. We will look at how to classes. Elizabeth took on the best display the memorabilia from classesGeorgie andStayches really enjoyed They lip are integrated multipurpose community Elizabeth. reading. Elizabeth made some centres designed to be Board announced places where people can wonderful friends with people who Michele Barry, CEO and Jeanat AGM are synonymous with BHA’s meet, rich build relationships, nette in Durlak, Office Administrator and engage a range of history. BHA is pleased to activities, programs and recently met with Elizabeth and announce the board for services. her niece Jennifer at Elizabeth’s 2015/16 following the After completing the Lip Reading Annual General Meeting on Our sessions at these in Carlton. We accommodation classes decided to centres be- are in addition to October Elizabeth 13. were delighted to hear about come a lip reading tutor which those she in Prahran and at Elizabeth’s and how The 2015/16 Board is: locations in Eppingexperiences and did for many years. Ringwood. the skill of lip reading was one that President: she used evenonce now. Georgie Stayches We visit each centre Vice President: Sandra Keir ELDER ABUSE BHA has started seeing residential care facility clients in more locations. A heartfelt Thank You to Elizabeth and her niece Jennifer for donating the lip reading tutor plans and books to Better Hearing Australia. It is appreciated. a month and hope to reach more locations more often over the next year. CONFERENCE Treasurer: Johnwas Kingdelighted BHA Vic To book a session, call BHAofonthe (03)Elder 9510 Abuse 1577. part NEW SITES: BHA has commenced sessions at the Broadmeadhows Community Hub (top) and the Lynbrook Community Centre (above). to be conference from 23-25 February at the Pullman, MelSecretary: bourneVacant on the Park. Too many people in aged care joins the BHA team New audiologist facilities neglect hearing care and we hoped that our Meetto Agnieszka Kosidlo. Board Members: presence would be a small step eradicating that James Caws issue. BHA Vic now offers a training course in how to Part of the BHA team since May, Agnieszka provides Victoria Didenko look after people that have hearing health issues. consultation in relation to general hearing loss and Kaye Gooch We want ensure that no onetinnitus is left out of conversamanagement. She is also involved in the JosietoSidoti Victorian Hearing hearing Aid Bank. Peter Young tions which can be avoided by simply ensuring aids are in proper working order. Before joining BHA, Agnieszka worked as an Two of our long-standing audiologist in both public and private sectors, board members chose not We enjoyed meeting many whofocusing wantedontoaudiological learn moreassessments and hearing to renominate for personal reasons. about managing hearing healthrehabilitation. and we look forward to providing this training opportunity to them. BHA thanks Bill Trumble for over 30 years of dedicated support and Hellen Broadbent for a range of roles including that of president. 2 She also spent some time performing hearing assessments for children in a private hospital whist working with an ear nose and throat specialist. Agnieszka graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Masters of Clinical Audiology in 2009. Better Hearing Today BetterHearingToday | www.betterhearing.org.au Agnieszka Kosidlo ww.betterhearing.org.au The tale of Tinnitus: BHA and Jan Logan jewellery launch with medical staff, misun- care plan, without support Hearing loss in aged Did you know that hearing conditions derstanding information, they might be left out of care is often overcosts the Australian economy more and isolation and more the conversation. If you than a .staggering $12 billion annually? looked frequent falls. Among conditions Did youthese know 80% is of tinnitus, commonly understood as a constant people 80 or have a We should expect that ringing over in the ears an ongoing soundtrack head. hearing loss?in the Some peo- aged care staff are able to pleTogether, with aBHA hearing loss support people manage and Board Member hearing suffer from isolation, losstinnitus, Victoria Didenko, who has are loss, right? But a creative approach to this raising is not often the case. oftaking friendship, companionthe profile of this debilitating condition ship and belonging and forCommunication by launching My Ear Rings Peace, is a basic leading Australian thea collaboration inability to with participate jewellery designer Jan Logan.human right; do you know in activities, higher risk of anyone in care who is not “The Mycognitive Ear Rings decline. for Peace campaign falls and supported to manage will talk about a serious disadvantage The effects of unsupporthearing loss? If so please one in 10 Australians have,” explains edBHA hearing loss areBarry. many; speak up, ask the managCEO Michele difficulty communicating er if they have a hearing know of of anyone needing aged care training, please contact our office, we have been supporting hearing loss management since 1932. Introducing Better Hearing Australia’s Aged Care Training Are your staff trained to be attentive to the needs of hearing impaired residents? “To have someone of such esteem such as Jan Logan kindly donate her time, energy and a percentage of sales ABOVE: Jan Logan, Victoria Didenko PROFESSIONAL towards this cause isDEVELOPMENT an amazing and guest at the My Ear Rings for opportunity for our organisation and Peace launch. RIGHT: Rob Mills, Jan Demonstrate that yourtostaff know how to support someone hearing condition. Loganwith and a Michele Barry. those we endeavour help.” (Standard 2.16) We can teach staff how to support hearing loss: There’s no shortage of demand for this help, with tinnitus often Understand hearing loss under-recognised from individual to government levels. an intrusive ear operation at age 18. Awareness of what clients hear “As a child I suffered consistent “Whether they know it or not, everyone earaches, and it was not until knows withAids tinnitus,” Ms implants 18 that I underwent an intensive someone Hearing / Cochlear management Barry says. operation which involved taking a graft of skin from behind my left ear to cover How work? “The fact that it receives so do littlehearing aidsthe hole,” she says. attention from the government or Cleaning health sector – both state and federal “Whilst the procedure was successful in eliminating the pain, I became – goes to show that much of the suffering. Changing batteries almost deaf in that ear and began to community are suffer what is today known as tinnitus Storage and “To be able to raise awareness of care – that was over 50 years ago.” tinnitus in such a beautiful way will help According to Ms Logan, “tinnitus our organisation early shooting support provide Trouble can be one of the most tiresome of services for sufferers, for the hope of something combating this and often frustration Assistive Technologysymptoms to support–hearing loss.that is not seen but is with you all the time, even debilitating issue.” Please call our office to find out more on in 03your 9510quietest 1577 moments”. Jan Logan, Founder and Director of or [email protected] her namesake business, represents the “I am delighted to show my support for the My Ear Rings For Peace one in 10 Australians with tinnitus. campaign, and hope that by donating 15 per cent of sales from my Arcadia Ms Logan experienced the onset of a Hearing StudBetter it will enable peopleToday to make constant ringing in her ears following their ears beautiful on the outside, whilst giving them a sense of peace on the inside,” she adds. My Ear Rings for Peace officially launched on October 21, with a private in-store event at Jan Logan’s flagship Melbourne store. Guests were able to purchase the Arcadia Stud on the night, with 15 per cent of their payment donated to BHA. Bett To show your support for My Ear Rings for Peace and purchase nine carat gold, white gold or silver Arcadia Stud earrings, visit www. myearringsforpeace.org.au. ww.betterhearing.org.au Earrings available until sold out. BetterHearingToday | www.betterhearing.org.au 3 Ask the BHA Hearing Advisors ... Ask the BHA Hearing Advisors ... Dear BHA Hearing Advisor, have a medical entitlement card, you will DATES FOR YOUR DIARY be eligible for free assessment and, if BHA Hearing Advisor, have a medical entitlement card, the you Office will MyDear husband has a hearing loss and I necessary, hearing aids through Better Hearing Australia (VIC) branchofbe isHearing delighted to announce that we eligible Services. for free assessment and, if have to go to hospital for an operation. I will once again be holding information sessions in 2016.aids Thethrough information husband hearing loss I necessary, hearing the Office amMy worried thathas he awon’t hear theand phone to go to while hospital for an operation. I of Hearing Services. or have the sessions doorbell I’m away. Is there You will need to see your doctor whoto were extremely well received and gave visitors the opportunity am worried thatget he to won’t the phone can make an application online and sign anything we can helphear him? talkdoorbell to the hearing advisors topic specialist. or the while I’m away. Isand there Youmedical will need to see your who the clearance for doctor you. For more anything we can get to help him?Epping information, can make anvisit application online and sign –thNadia, www.hearingservices.gov. - Tinnitus, Friday 20 May 2016 the medical clearance for you. For more au. – Nadia, Epping information, visit www.hearingservices.gov. Dear Karen, au. the OHS receives your application, it - Assistive Technology, TBC Once Dear Karen, In terms of phones, it is possible to get will send you a voucher and list of approved Once the OHS receives your application, it - Caring your extra volume onfor both theears ringerTBC and outlets in your area where you can go for an In terms of phones, it is possible to get will send you a voucher and list of approved earpiece. Telstra has a disability helpline assessment. there are other topics of interest please contact ongo for an extraIf volume on both the ringerwhich and would beoutlets in your area where youus can (1800 068 424) which can advise about earpiece. Telstra hasora email disability helpline assessment. 03 9510 1577 at [email protected] and we will enappropriate equipment. If a hearing aid is recommended, you can (1800 068 424) which can advise about deavour to add additional topics. opt for the free ones, or ‘top up’ to a more appropriate equipment. If a hearing aid is recommended, you can As for doorbells, some are extra loud and expensive which notup’ ontothe free opt for thedevice free ones, or is ‘top a more canAsbefor moved from one room to another. list. doorbells, some areAustralia extra loudNational and expensive device is not the free The Better Hearing AGM will this yearwhich be held inon MelThere many places specialising in can are be moved from one room to another. list. bourneasonthese Friday 7th October. Be sureDon’t to put date in your diary. up if you devices to specialising help peopleinwith feelthe pressured into topping Theresuch are many places hearing problems. can’t it. devices such as these to help people with Don’tafford feel pressured into topping up if you ASK A HEARING ADVISOR hearing problems. can’t afford it. remember to check that your is nothing the free IImportantly, have hearing aids which are helping me a lot,There but I still find it wrong difficultwith to hear whenhearing I go to husband can hear the smoke alarm when aids provided that they are programmed Importantly, remember to check that your There is nothing wrong with the free hearing church sound to echo around place. Are there any devices that will help? he husband is in as thethe bedroom andsmoke is not wearing his thecorrectly for you, feel can hear seems the alarm when aids provided thatand theyyou areshould programmed Daphne, Ringwood. he is in the Itbedroom is not wearing his comfortable correctly for about you, and should feel hearing aids. may be and worth considering thisyou decision. hearing aids. Itsmoke may bealarms worth with considering comfortable about this decision. whether special visual whether special smoke alarms with visual Dear Daphne, Large spaces hard surfaces can be to time manage. The sound warning and vibrating pads arewith needed. Hearing aidsdifficult can take to get used to warning and vibrating pads are needed. Hearing aids can take time to get used to and sometimes need adjustment after the bounces off the hard walls and other structures. Do you know if your hearing aids have a and sometimes need adjustment after the Our advisory service is available to discuss initial fitting. telecoil? This circumstances. device availabletoindiscuss most behind ear hearing aids but is not always Our advisory service is is available initialthe fitting. your particular your particular circumstances. activated when you are fitted with them. Your We hearing aidalways supplier will be able tell you if would recommend youto(and We would always recommend you (and – BHA Hearing Advisor your friends) go back to see the person who you have one. – BHA Hearing Advisor fitted your them friends) go back see the person who if you havetoproblems and cannot fitted them if you have problems and cannot Deartelecoil Hearing them. churches, cinemas, train stations, The canAdvisor, be used in many public spaceswear (theatres, Dear Hearing Advisor, wear them. at counters in banks and other facilities). When you are in an area that is “looped” for a Where can I get good hearing aids? – BHA Hearing Advisor Where cansimply I get good your hearing aids?aid to the T (telecoil) position – BHA Advisor telecoil, hearing and Hearing all sound that is Some ofyou my friendsturn have very expensive Some of my friends have very expensive being picked the wear microphone transmitted to your hearing Ask your If youdirectly have any questions for aids. our Hearing hearing aids up butby don’t them. Iiscan’t If you have any questions for our Hearing hearing aids but don’t wear them. I can’t Advisors, send them to ‘Ask the Hearing afford to waste money as I am on a audiologist activate the telecoil into the BHA in High Street, Prahran send office them to ‘Ask the Hearing afford totowaste money as I amand on athen comeAdvisors, Advisors’, Better Hearing Australia pension. Advisors’, Better Australia andpension. we can show you how it works using the(Vic), loop system we Hearing have fitted in our meeting VIC 3181. 3181. (Vic),55High High Street, Street, Prahran Prahran VIC room. – Gerald, Alternatively, email email victoria@betterhearing. victoria@betterhearing. – Gerald,Melbourne Melbourne Alternatively, Dear Gerald, Dear Gerald, org.au. org.au. To to see see aa Hearing Hearing Tobook bookan an appointment appointment to Better Hearing Australia (VIC) Inc If you are on an Australian pension and Advisor, call 1300 BHA VIC (1300 242 842). 842). If you are on an Australian pension and Advisor, call 1300 BHA (1300 242 Address: Better Hearing House 5 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181 Phone: 1300 BHA VIC 1300 242 842 Better Hearing Australia (Vic) IncInc Better Hearing Australia (Vic) Email: Better [email protected] Address: Hearing House, 5 High Address: Better Hearing House, 5 HighStreet, Street,Prahran, Prahran,VIC VIC3181 3181 Website: www.betterhearing.org.au Phone: 1300 BHA (1300 242 842) Phone: 1300 BHA VICVIC (1300 242 842) Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] on Facebook: www.facebook.com/betterhearingaustraliavictoriaInc website: www.betterhearing.org.au VisitVisit ourour website: www.betterhearing.org.au us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/betterhearingaustralia FindFind us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/betterhearingaustralia Editor/design: Vanessa ilicic, [email protected] Editor/design: Vanessa ilicic, [email protected] Stock images: Shutterstock Stock images: Shutterstock Better Hearing Today Condolences On behalf of the Board of Management and members of Better Hearing Australia we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to ex Board Member Ted Drowley Margaret Robinson on the passing of Ted Drowley her husband ValeLaurie. Ted Vale It is with much sadness Margaret is inTed our thoughts that we announce the at this sad time. It is with much sadness passing of Ted Drowley in that we announce the October. passing of Ted Drowley in October. Ted was a dedicated and much member, Your Gift Counts Ted wasloved a dedicated and board member and past much loved member, president of For over 84BHA. years, BHA board member and past president of BHA. has helped thousands of We offer our sincerest people cope to withhishearing condolences family We offer our sincerest loss. and friends. to his family condolences and friends. For many, we are the Your gift counts only support available. Your gift counts To over continue out work For 82 years, BHAwe has For over thousands 82 years, BHA has helped cope need financial assistance.with helped thousands cope with hearing loss. hearing loss. 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