Hearing Connections is a NDIA registered organisation that provides information, resources, and training services to the deaf and hearing impaired. Training is through home visits to locations in the greater Sydney area. They offer individual face-to-face training sessions as well as additional information on their website, with different sessions offering beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels of training.

Andrew Stewart is the Managing Director, and he and his family are hearing impaired. He wears two cochlear implants.

Access Needs:

• Hearing

Location:

• New South Wales (NSW): Sydney
• Australia Wide via Zoom

Training Delivery:

• Individual
• Online

Available Training:

1.     Hearing Coaching – Paid Training

Hearing Connections provides paid training, consultations, and coaching on the use of assistive technology and other devices to help individuals with hearing impairments. This involves the development of skills and awareness of accessing available features on a range of devices to support communication and the compatibility of different assistive technologies.

These sessions include training and information relating to hearing loss on the use of technological devices including:

• Mobile phones – Apple and Android
• Tablets – iPads, Android and Microsoft tablets
• Landlines – Corded, Cordless, and Text Telephones.
• Assistive Technology – Hearing devices including Hearing Loop Systems, FM systems, Infrared systems and Counter Loop systems.

These consultations are completed at the individual’s home, providing comprehensive information on how to adapt the home environment to help improve the communication skills, confidence, and independence of each individual. These sessions also provide information on the devices that are available in the market for people living with hearing loss or deafness, as well as training on how to use these products.

More information on their Hearing Coaching sessions can be found on their website.

2.     Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation – Paid Training

Hearing Connections provide specialised rehabilitation session on adapting to the use of a cochlear implant processor. This includes the options of using your cochlear implant with landlines, cordless and mobile phones.

They offer experienced and professional assistance, particularly during the first year from switch on, to ensure you get the best results out of a new cochlear implant, as well as providing on-going support to ensure you are using the technology in a way that is comfortable and effective.

A complete list of the assistive technology products available to help manage your hearing loss better can be found on their website.

More information

More information on training, consultation, and available resources at: Hearing Connections Web Page

For additional information please call Andrew Stewart on 0411 757 622 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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