University of Melbourne Audiology

13/10/2026

We’re very excited to share that audiologist Dominic Power was featured on ABC Melbourne’s The Conversation Hour this Monday, discussing earwax health and its possible impacts on hearing.

You can listen to the full segment via the link in our bio 👍🏼

30/09/2026

Meet Nikolia, a recent graduate completing her clinical internship at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Hearing Care Clinic

Discover how a passion for music and a desire to make a difference led her to audiology🎵

Read Nikolia’s full story via the link in bio

13/09/2026

Are you aged 18-50 years? We are looking for volunteers to complete a brief 10 minute survey. See link in bio to participate 🎧

28/08/2026

Meet Tiayana, a 2025 graduate working as a diagnostic audiologist in Alice Springs.

Discover how the Master of Clinical Audiology shaped her career and gave her the skills to make a real difference in remote communities.

Read her full story here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/j5fh

18/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our newest PhD graduate, Dr Jess Payne!! 👩‍🎓

Jess’ research showed that deaf adults who use a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other can understand speech better when the cochlear implant provides its full range of frequencies, creating greater overlap with the hearing aid. This was despite substantial differences in how the two devices process sound.👂

Pictured is Jess with her supervisory team, Dr Agnes Au, Dr Jaime Leigh and Emeritus Prof Richard Dowell AO

16/08/2026

A very successful Open Day for us - thanks to all those who came to visit our stalls 👂💙

10/08/2026

Interested in a career in audiology? Meet Charlotte, one of our final year students, who shares why the University of Melbourne is a great place to start your journey.

Student applications are now open and close 31st August, application link is in our bio.

If you have any questions, or want to meet current staff and students, come and say hello at Open Day on Sunday 16th August

03/07/2026

For the past two weeks, final year Audiology students Lala and Michael have been on an interdisciplinary placement in Shiraoi, Japan. Alongside peers from Physiotherapy and Social Work, they’ve been collaborating with Hokkaido University to explore local health challenges.

This placement involved conducting ear health screenings and delivering educational presentations to senior residents. From Lala and Michael’s perspectives, the placement has been an opportunity to explore local health challenges whilst navigating cultural differences and language barriers. It has taught them that the best clinicians are those who collaborate, listen deeply, and embrace diverse perspectives.

Thank you to Hokkaido University and the community of Shiraoi for welcoming the students.

26/06/2026

Did you graduate from Audiology in 2023 or earlier?

We are seeking audiology mentors to provide our current students with real-world career insight, practical advice, and professional encouragement.

The program is designed to be flexible, with mentoring involving just a few meaningful conversations over the course of the program. Your experience can make a real difference as students prepare for their careers.

Applications are now open: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/kqd2

Applications are now open for the Career Mentoring program.

Mentoring is one of the most powerful ways alumni can support students as they navigate study and career decisions. By sharing your lived experience and industry insights, you can help students gain clarity, confidence and direction - all it takes is a few meaningful conversations.

Flexible, rewarding and highly valued, mentoring bridges the gap between university learning and the world of work. Apply today and help shape our next generation of professionals. → https://go.unimelb.edu.au/kqd2

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Richard Dowell AO, former Head of our Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, on this well‑deserved recognition in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. His leadership and lifelong contributions to audiology and cochlear implant innovation continue to shape practice and improve lives in Australia and worldwide.

Read more about Richard’s contributions to the Department, field of audiology and beyond here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/wt92