The Federation On the 1st January 1901, the six self-governed colonies of Australia joined together to officially form a federation. This process one hundred and twenty years ago created the modern and independent Australia that we know today. As the date coincided with the New Year celebrations, a new date was decided to celebrate this […]
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If you are receiving a government pension, you may already know that the government covers you for your hearing tests. But did you know the test isn’t the only part of your hearing health which is taken in charge? In fact, a significant majority of your audiology fees can be taken on board by your
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It’s no secret that furry companionship offers a wealth of happiness, alongside occasional inconveniences or even damage. Unfortunately, when it’s not the curtains being clawed or the slippers getting munched on, our loving pets can sometimes turn their attention to hearing aids. And if “the dog ate my homework” is your get-out-of-jail-free card, “the dog
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The auditory revolution you’ve been waiting for is finally here with the brand new Beltone Imagine hearing aids. Equipped with GN Resound new Microphone & Receiver In Ear technology, Imagine offers a whole new dimension to hear sounds as naturally as they should be. How it works The idea is simple enough and yet provides
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The 11th of November each year marks the end of the “War to End All Wars”. On this day 102 years ago, an armistice was finally signed between the countries involved in the Great War. After four years of battle, gunfire finally ceased. One hundred two years may not seem like a particularly important number
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Falls of Sound is an independent hearing clinic. So, what does that mean? It means Falls of Sound is not owned by a large corporation that calls all the shots. The care your receive is not limited to what is government approved or covered. You are not just a name in a database, but a
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It’s no secret that we are living in unprecedented times. The arrival of this global pandemic has forced us all to adjust and adapt our daily lives in many different ways. Staying home more often, keeping at a distance from others and of course: wearing a mask. While masks are hoped to limit virus transmission,
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Attractive Design. The Sleek design fits comfortably behind your ears, definitely if you are wearing glasses as well. The design reminds most clients of Earpods; they don’t resemble hearing devices. The sleek design, the trendy colours, the cool metal look — it‘s something to be seen! A new design and colours, Signia has introduced a
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There was a time in the not so distant past when hearing aids were significant clunky devices. Hung behind the ear that did little more than amplify sound, all sound. Today this is far from being the truth—the combination of giant leaps in technology that have taken place over the last few years. And coupled
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April 25, 2020, will mark the 105th anniversary of the first time young men from Australia and New Zealand stepped into harm’s way for King and Country. Though the nation was only 13 years old at the outbreak of World War One, young Australian men and those from neighbouring New Zealand proudly joined troops from
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It isn’t often that we here at ‘Falls of Sound” get really excited about the introduction of a new hearing aid. Being an independent hearing centre, we see a constant flow of new and updated devices from all of the major manufacturers. Once in awhile, though, something comes along that is a real game-changer. That
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Hearing centres like Falls of Sound are listed by the governing institutions as an essential business. This means our team can move around without restrictions adhering to the latest safety and social distance measures. As most of you are asked to stay inside, our team came up with the following solutions to help you get
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Sound is a precious gift. It enables us to communicate quickly over long distances, helps keep us safe in our daily lives. Enhances the cinema and listening to a sad song can make us cry like a baby. There is nothing else in the human experience that has as profound an effect on our lives
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The internet age is a wonderful thing. At no time in history has there been more information available to more people. The great thing about this is it makes it easy for people to research things like hearing aids. The downside is that there is so much information available that it can become confusing. Here
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Can anyone hear that besides me? That is a question 15 to 20 percent of Australians ask themselves every day. According to Better Health Australia this is the estimated number of people suffering from some degree of Tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? The simple answer to this question is that Tinnitus is when you hear sounds
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One of life’s greatest pleasures can be travelling. Whether your trip is international or interstate the opportunity to see new things, meet new people and experience new things is always exciting. When you have hearing issues though, the idea of being in unfamiliar surroundings can be a little daunting. Travelling with hearing loss can be
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Scenario, you are trying to listen to music or watch TV. The environment around you presents its challenges like background noise and or people telling you to turn it down. One area that can be most frustrating for people with hearing loss is being able to enjoy their leisure time at home without disturbing those
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Hearing aids will improve your daily quality of life. There are times though, like when sleeping, showering or just puttering around at home when you might not have your assistive hearing devices. If you are surrounded by others with normal hearing you should be fine. For those who are living alone, there can be challenges.
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For those who have not had much experience with hearing aids their first exposure to the industry can be confusing and stressful. Often it will seem that people are speaking a totally different language. This can make it difficult to understand what is being talked about much less what it all means. And, to be
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If you are thinking of purchasing hearing aids towards the end of the year, you may find that not all private health funds offer the same option paying for hearing aids. Not only are you able to benefit from a Government Subsidy if you are a Pensioner Concession card holder. You may also be able
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In life whether it is personal or business there are bittersweet moments. On November 30th the team here at ‘Falls of Sound’ will experience one such event. The audiologist at our Indooroopilly hearing clinic, Nick Parkyn, will be leaving us to move on to greener pastures. Nick first came to work with us in
There is no doubt that Bluetooth hearing aids have opened the door to a world of possibilities. They make it possible to stream music, television audio and even theatre events directly into your hearing aids. They put near-total control of your listening experience in the palm of your hand. They connect you directly to the
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It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Sue Clothier. It has been said that you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. That is not entirely true. If we are lucky we encounter a few special people who become such an integral part of our
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Working at Falls of Sound Hearing Clinic has many advantages. One of the best is getting to sit down with our clients. To tell them they are a part of our extended family and having a chance to catch up is always fun. Lately, though, we have noticed a disturbing trend. It seems a large
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