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We advocate for equity and inclusion
in all issues that govern our independent businesses

​​​Since we formed HBA in 2016, we have represented Members to, among others, Federal and State governments, the ACCC, AGCNCO, ASBFEO, NDIA, the Ombudsman, a Parliamentary Inquiry, HSP Reviews, and hearing industry organisations and stakeholders. We were a member of the Roadmap for Hearing Health Committee, and a founding member of the Hearing Health Sector Alliance (HHSA).

Jane MacDonald with Outstanding Award for Community Services

Congratulations to our CEO Jane, pictured here in April 2025 with Audiology Australia's Outstanding Award for Community Service to the Audiology Profession.

 

AudA "recognises the contribution of individual members ... to the profession of audiology, and to promote pride in the profession".

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Thank you Jane for long hours on the road, in the air, in Parliament House, at universities, conferences, meetings, and with Stephen, whipping up successful national seminars - all the while there at the end of the phone for our Members.

 

And thank you for your endlessly buoyant spirit as you mentor budding audiologists and audiometrists, and advocate for the well-being of all Australians' hearing health, our HBA Members' businesses, and for our profession.

The Hearing Health Sector Alliance (HHSA) provides our Members
a unique perspective of the status of our industry

HHSA brings together consumer groups, hearing care professional organisations, research institutions, manufacturers, and service providers, to advise government on policy and funding priorities for the more than 140 recommendations in the 'Roadmap for Hearing Health'.

Leanne Emerson-Miguel Diaz-Jane MacDonald
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Our CEO is re-elected HHSA Chair

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​Jane is pictured here with Audiology Australia's CEO Leanne Emerson, who was elected HHSA's Deputy Chair, and with Miguel Diaz, Australian College of Audiology's new CEO.

HBA is an Executive HHSA Member, and one of the eight founding members:

Audiology Australia logo
Ausralian College of Audiology logo
Better Hearing Australia logo
Deafness Forum of Australia logo
Ear Science Institute Australia logo
Hearing Business Alliance logo
HCIA logo
National Acoustic Laboratories logo

The Department of Health and Aged Care recognises HHSA as our sector's peak body, which has grown to 17 organisations: 

Children at First Voice event at Parliament House

"Confident, inspiring, touching, witty and informative - the children representing First Voice's 'Power of Speech'.
It was a joy to hear their presentations at the Parliament House event which showcased the positive outcomes for children with cochlear implants. Representing First Voice member organisations, they shared their lived experiences, demonstrating the power of early intervention. It was a valuable opportunity to hear first hand from the children and their families.


Congratulations to all involved!" Jane

HBA Meeting with National Acoustic Laboratories

Meeting with Dr Brent Edwards and some of the National Acoustic Laboratories' team, Phil Nakad, Pádraig Kitterick, Xiaoyin Shang, and Dr. Jorge Mejia, in Sydney.

 

Discussing the challenges faced by small audiology business providers, and some of the NAL's current projects.

Mildura District Aboriginal Services

The HSP team, Chris Carlile, Gabby Luksza and Rob Aked, on their two-day regional visit to Mildura.

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At the Mallee District Aboriginal Services, Mildura Base Public Hospital and Country Hearing Care clinic, they heard first-hand about local audiology services.

 

This included neonatal, paediatric and adult diagnostics, aural rehabilitation, cochlear implants, tinnitus counselling, vestibular rehabilitation, industrial noise surveys and testing, cerumen management, and GP and ENT medical services.

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The visit helped the team understand the many challenges for people with hearing or ear health-related issues who live in rural Australia.

Jane MacDonald, HBA CEO, and Mr Bruce Billson, Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Discussing HBA Members' concerns with Mr Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

 

Jane MacDonald and HHSA with Health Minister in Canberra June 2021

Chairing two days of collaborative Hearing Health Sector Alliance meetings, plus discussions with the Minister.

HSP visits Mildura

HSP and (then) Dept of Human Services in Mildura discussing hearing health care challenges in remote rural areas, and the small business owners who provide services under HSP and NDIS.

 

Meeting in Canberra

Meeting The Hon. Mark Coulton, MP, The Hon. Trent Zimmerman, MP, and representatives from the (then) Departments of Human Services, Social Services, and Health, and the HSP.

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