Australian experts join international hearing experts to publish a landmark consensus on treating adult hearing loss

Sept 2020 Australian Hearing Hub

• World-first consensus published in JAMA Otolaryngology recommends ‘minimum international standard of care for cochlear implantation’, including diagnosis, referral, treatment and aftercare for adults living with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss.
• Landmark consensus provides optimism people in Australia living with severe to profound hearing loss and clear guidance for hearing health professionals
• The consensus reinforces the need for heightened awareness of cochlear implants and timely referrals from Australian healthcare professionals

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EVENTS CANCELLED

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MORNING TEAS AT GLADESVILLE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL 2021.

After careful consideration, the Cicada committee has made the decision to cancel all remaining Morning teas and BBQ’s for the balance of 2020, including the AGM in November.

Even though cases of Covid-19 are very small at the moment, there is a very real prospect that there will be a spike in numbers as restrictions are lifted.  We are very mindful that many of our members and those that attend our functions are at the age where they are more vulnerable to the virus, which has strongly influenced our decision.

This means that all being well, we can start afresh in 2021.  You can keep up to date by visiting our website, at www.cicada.org.au where information will be posted and updated.   Alternately phone Sue Walters at SCIC on 02 9844 6827  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Delphi Consensus Publication:Adult Cochlear implants Summary

The international advocacy group has published the WHO paper on standards of care for cochlear implants. Included here are two papers from the Internation Advocacy Group on the subject of cochlear implants for adults. There is a link in this PDF to http://www.adulthearing.com which gives a lot more detailed information if people want to look for more.

These are the two papers, both of which will open in a new window:

1. Delphi Consensus Publication. Adult Cochlear Implants. Summary
2. FAQs Delphi Consensus Publication. 27.08.20

ADVOCACY

I hope everyone is managing with the current COVID-19 related isolation issues. I’m interested to know if you feel supported by your community, whether that is your family, friends, local neighbours or perhaps another interest group like your sporting colleagues, book club or walking club.

What about your local implant recipients? Do you know someone nearby with an implant that you can collaborate with or just meet with on a social basis? Many have found social media or ZOOM meetings have kept them in touch to some degree with their friends and associates, but some who cannot manage the technology required, or have not been able to use it well, have felt quite isolated.

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