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Sweet Sounds: Bay Area Toddler Receives Cochlear Implants

Most Older Adults, Especially Women, Haven’t Gotten Checked for Hearing Loss

Listen to people with hearing loss about what needs to change: new report

My Cochlear Implant Day by Norm Showell

SCIC Cochlear Implant Program, an RIDBC service

WELCOME- Illawarra CICADA Meetings for 2021 are back!

2021 Social Gatherings @ SCIC

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March 2021 Bay News 9

Many think of cochlear implants as being mostly for older patients, but one doctor at Tampa General Hospital is pushing to make them more accessible for even the youngest patients.

March 2021 Michigan Medicine

National poll spotlights opportunity for primary care providers and hearing care specialists to work together to spot and treat hearing loss.

March 2021 Croakey

The experiences of people with hearing loss are informing efforts to drive wide-ranging societal changes, reports journalist Cate Carrigan from the recent launch of the HearMe Project’s report.

Here is Norm Showell’s story of the ICI day. He lives in Wollongong and he and Barbara came up on the train. You can see the whole story in the PDF file on this page.
Cochlear Implant Day story

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Hi All,

WELCOME BACK!

This a gentle reminder, if you received the wonderful CICADA BUZZ news recently you will see that we are finally able to hold our long-awaited "Illawarra CICADA Picnic in the Park” commencing this Sunday 14/2/2021

As it is Valentine's Day, there will be lots of Choccies and Hearts to give away.

We hope that our social events can start up again in May 2021 for our Thursday Morning Teas. On the first Thursday of the month MAY to OCTOBER 2021 ONLY.

Please note that the May meeting will go ahead subject to whatever COVID-19 restrictions are in place at the time.

ALL WELCOME

Due to Covid-19 safety precautions, numbers may be limited to some events. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 0417 675 691

CICADA provides support to hearing impaired Australians through information, education and social events:

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International Cochlear Implant Day

BUZZ magazine and state newsletters
information, understanding, practical advice
sharing first-hand, personal experiences
presentations, lectures and workshops
social functions, BBQs and dinners
internet forums and chat groups
working with manufacturers and clinics in Australia/NZ
financial support of clinics in metropolitan and country areas
links with organizations for the deaf and hearing impaired
helping to lobby governments and health funds re policies

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April 2021

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[24] Hebbal: 1-yr-old with rare illness gets cochlear implant Apr 14th 2021 20:32 - Shared by Administrator
[26] A new life at 38: Cochlear implant changes Chagrin Falls woman's life Apr 13th 2021 20:29 - Shared by Administrator
[26] ‘Oh my gosh!’: Butler County student gifted new piano after teaching herself to play during pandemic Apr 12th 2021 20:26 - Shared by Administrator
[26] ‘It’s opened up a whole new world for him’: 11-month-old VA boy hears music for first time Apr 11th 2021 20:24 - Shared by Administrator
[42] Heartwarming moment baby born profoundly deaf hears mum and dad for the first time Apr 11th 2021 20:08 - Shared by Administrator
[40] Tablet-Based Telerehabilitation Versus Conventional Face-to-Face Rehabilitation After Cochlear Implantation: Prospective Intervention Pilot Study Apr 11th 2021 01:48 - Shared by Administrator
[584] Nonprofit helps those with hearing loss live a life filled with sound Apr 10th 2021 20:21 - Shared by Administrator
[49] The Shepherd Centre sets up in Shellharbour Apr 10th 2021 20:07 - Shared by Administrator
[52] Apple Hearing Study shares new insights on hearing health Apr 10th 2021 04:05 - Shared by Administrator
[55] Independent Study Shows Esteem® Provides Significant Improvements in Hearing for Patients Apr 10th 2021 01:46 - Shared by Administrator
[52] Audiologists Need to be Reimbursed for Tinnitus Counselling Apr 10th 2021 01:43 - Shared by Administrator
[56] Listening to voice of the hearing impaired Apr 09th 2021 20:19 - Shared by Administrator
[53] A story to make you smile on International Happiness Day Apr 09th 2021 20:03 - Shared by Administrator
[106] Experimental hearing implant succeeds in registering brain waves Apr 09th 2021 01:47 - Shared by Administrator
[55] To dampen background noise, hearing aid makers tap AI to amplify the right sounds Apr 09th 2021 01:43 - Shared by Administrator
[67] Sweet Sounds: Bay Area Toddler Receives Cochlear Implants Apr 08th 2021 20:19 - Shared by Administrator
[53] Embracing a cochlear implant in adulthood Apr 08th 2021 20:03 - Shared by Administrator
[103] Ageing and hearing care sectors join forces to raise awareness of the link between hearing and healthy ageing, and the importance of improving access to hearing care for older adults Apr 08th 2021 02:17 - Shared by Administrator
[88] WHO: 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050 Apr 07th 2021 02:16 - Shared by Administrator
[66] Most Older Adults, Especially Women, Haven’t Gotten Checked for Hearing Loss Apr 06th 2021 04:02 - Shared by Administrator
[104] Listen to people with hearing loss about what needs to change: new report Apr 06th 2021 02:18 - Shared by Administrator
[60] Evidence supports Covid hearing loss link, say scientists Apr 06th 2021 02:16 - Shared by Administrator
[1893] Taree Event for Sunday 21st March now cancelled Mar 19th 2021 00:47 - Shared by Administrator
[132] Sympathy for the COVID long-haulers Mar 16th 2021 16:47 - Shared by Administrator
[139] Groundbreaking new research could change universal newborn screening Mar 15th 2021 16:48 - Shared by Administrator

Here is a link to Deafblindness support and information.
They are based in Western Australia and supported by Senses Australia.

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WELCOME- Illawarra CICADA Meeting for April 2021

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Towradgi Beach Park next to Towradgi Bowling Club,

Hi All, WELCOME BACK! The next Picnic in a Park is as follows DATE: Sunday 11 April 2021 TIME:10:30am-2:30pm - pop in any time WHERE: Towradgi Beach Park next

Registration Closed

Date : 2021-04-11

Vision Statement: “For all young people who are deaf to reach their potential in life.”