In this issue we highlight some changes to hearing device technology, discuss tinnitus and other health benefits, share real life experiences from some of our wonderful clients and include a recipe for an autumn comfort food.

We understand that coming to terms with hearing loss can be a confusing time. Choosing a hearing aid is a major decision and we will provide you with our full expertise and attention to help you make the right choice. We’ll take all the time you need Northern Sydney Hearing is owned by an independent audiologist, which means we offer independent advice on the latest in smart hearing devices

Jo Milne’s Moving Story When 10 million people watched a YouTube video showing Jo Milne’s sobbing response to her new cochlear implants, most assumed they were a deaf woman’s tears of joy at being able to hear for the first time. However, the truth was a little more complicated. They were also tears of anguish and relief, because Milne knew she was gradually going blind, and if the implants hadn’t

8 July 2016 Understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme While the NDIS presents an opportunity to address the gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people with disabilities, a number of challenges still remain writes Dr John Gilroy. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) allows Australians with a disability to choose which agencies or people they wish to collaborate with to help achieve their goals. For Indigenous people, there are many positives to this