News & Events
At Alpha Hearing we’re passionate about the work we do for our community. We want to keep our community up to date with the latest information that may affect them, and we want to actively create community engagement. Our news and events will share what’s been happening with our community and to keep you all informed of the latest trends, news and research.
Hearing tests and tips for every age
Nice summary of when we should have a hearing test. It is US focused, but the timeline is spot on. This is our adaptation to make it more appropriate for Victoria. 1) Newborn - we have VIHSP (Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program). Fantastic program to catch...
Free Hearing Checks at Mount Waverley Library
December 9th 2014, 2pm to 5pm at Mount Waverley Library. 41 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley. Tel: (03) 9807 5022 As part of Alpha Hearing's commitment to be more involved in our local community, we are conducting free hearing checks at Mount Waverley Library on...
Best supporting actors – in your ears?
In a recent research paper published by the University of Michigan Medical School, researchers have found that mice in the first few days of their life are able to regenerate supporting cells in the ear when they are damaged. If researchers can understand how this...
Aged care should consider ‘hearing loss’ a priority
Alpha Hearing's audiologist Michael Wong is interviewed by DPS News on the need of aged care providers putting hearing loss as priority. Click here to read more.
One man in Thailand and his decades-old hearing aid.
Audiologist Michael Wong recently returned from a holiday in Thailand. While enjoying some traditional thai “boat noodles”, he met a lovely gentleman who referred to himself as Uncle (pictured). Uncle has suffered hearing loss for many, many years and uses a hearing...
A look behind the scenes: how hearing aids are customised.
Earlier this year our clinical team were invited to tour the Siemens head office in Brisbane. The site visit provided some useful insights into how the manufacturer creates and assembles the various hearing aid devices we offer through Alpha Hearing. Our audiologists...