What is ACE Your Hearing Program?

Do I need hearing aids to attend?

How do I register?

This evidence-based program is developed by The University of Queensland using co-design principles. Adults with hearing loss, their family members, hearing professionals, researchers and others all helped shape it. It is designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss who want practical strategies for everyday communication. It is run over 2-sessions, 3-sessions or 4-sessions in small groups, covering a wide range of topics including communication strategies for real world situations and advancements in technology and hearing aids.

Not necessarily. Some participants use hearing aids and some do not. The program focuses on communication strategies rather than devices alone. We are happy to answer any general questions about hearing aids that you cannot get from the internet alone.

Our first group will be during Hearing Awareness Week - March 2026 and will be held at our Mulgrave office. You can register your interest a number of ways, the quickest way is here or email contact@archesaudiology.com.au.

We will be running this program again - please let us know if you would like to join the waiting list for upcoming ACE Your Hearing groups.

What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?

APD is often described as ‘hearing but not listening’. While a traditional hearing assessments measures the softest level at which a person can detect pure tone sounds (represented on the audiogram) , APD assessments is about assessing what the brain does with sounds. Even with ‘normal’ results on the audiogram, a person may struggle to organise, remember or interpret speech, especially when in noisy or complex listening situations.

Can Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) be treated or remediated and/or managed?

Yes. The process of auditory function can improve with remediation programs. The brain is ‘plastic’ and so we see ‘rewiring’ of the brain's ability to process sound through targeted intervention. Management involves environmental modifications, such as using FM systems or wireless microphones and LGHAs to improve the signal-to-noise ratio in a classroom or workplace.