EarInfoNet artworkFamilies and communities

This section contains useful information and resources about otitis media in Indigenous Australians that are in plain English and are therefore appropriate for Indigenous families and communities to use without the input of a health, allied health or other professionals. Families and communities may find other informational and resources on the EarInfoNet useful and are encouraged to browse the information in the other sections as well. The Links (view web page) and Services and organisations (view web page) sections may be particularly useful.


If you are aware of material that is suitable for inclusion here, please let us know.

 

Health

Resources

2008

Phoenix Consulting (2008)
Otitis media and conductive hearing loss [posters]
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

The posters Otitis media and conductive hearing loss are intended to be used in schools, child care centres, health centres and elsewhere. The content describes what otitis media and conductive hearing loss (CHL) are, highlights the kinds of social responses associated with CHL and describes what families, teachers and others can do to prevent ear disease and manage hearing loss related communication problems. There are two posters, the large poster is 500 x 1200cm and the A2 sized poster is an ideal size for notice boards. UV inks have been used which protect against fading.

Phoenix Consulting(2008)
The conductive hearing loss story [DVD]
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

‘The conductive hearing loss story’ on DVD describes what otitis media and conductive hearing loss (CHL) are, highlights the kinds of social responses associated with CHL and describes what families, teachers and others can do to prevent ear disease and manage hearing loss related communication problems. It can be used in Aboriginal health centres, schools, childcare to help inform Indigenous people about OM and conductive hearing loss. Feedback from those who have watched it indicate that it prompts referals to have ear disease treated and improves communication in families. 

2007

Foxmormedia (2007)
The Snot Song Education Resource [DVD]
Kempsy, NSW: Foxmormedia

The Snot Song Education Resource




The Snot Song education resource DVD content is the animation of a song for promoting nose blowing to assist in the prevention of otitis media. It is intended for young children and to be used in early childhood settings and primary schools.

Adapted from Foxmormedia abstract




Menzies School of Health Research (2007)
Kids ears are important! [poster]
Casuarina, NT: Menzies School of Health Research

Kids ears are important!

 

This poster reminds people to take notice of children’s ear health and hearing, as well as letting people know they can get more information about ear health and hearing in Indigenous Australians on the EarInfoNet. The story reminds us that children’s ear health is everybody's responsibility and that we need to work together to address it.

 

 

 

Menzies School of Health Research abstract

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Susie Hopkins, Ear Health and Education Unit, Menzies School of Health Research, PO Box 41096, Casuarina NT 0811, ph: (08) 8922 7964, fax: (08) 8922 7797, email: susie.hopkins@menzies.edu.au



Northern Territory Government (2007)
Ear and hearing care [flip chart]
Darwin: Northern Territory Government

Ear and hearing care



This flip chart describes the difficulties associated hearing impairment and the importance of ear health checks. It describes ear problems and their implications, methods of prevention as well as treatment and management.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:

2006

Milingimbi Community Secondary Girls School (2006)
Djamarrkuli: ear health information [DVD]
Darwin: Milingimbi Community Secondary Girls School

The DVD consists of two short health promotion videos made by the Milingimbi Community Secondary Girls School as part of the Anglicare, Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. The intention was to inform the parents of young children, in their own language and in a culturally appropriate way, about caring for their child’s ear health. The issues addressed include: why children need good hearing; the importance of regular ear checks at the clinic; and the links between ear health and nose blowing. The first short movie is about ear health and the second focuses on child nutrition. They are in Yonglu language with English subtitles.

Adapted from Milingimbi Community Secondary Girls School abstract

View video clip

 

2004


Australian Hearing (2004)
How age affects hearing [information sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing
View information sheet (PDF - 8.9MB - large file warning)
View website: Australian hearing

  • Contact details:
    • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855



Australian Hearing (nd)
Have you heard [Information sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing
View information sheet (PDF - 256KB)
View website: Australian hearing

This information sheet gives an overview of ear health and hearing issues for Indigenous children and adults and the services available from Australian Hearing.

    • Contact details:
      • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855


EartroublesPhoenix Consulting (nd)
The ear troubles kit
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

The ear troubles kit has been developed to help children, parents and teachers who are dealing with the problems associated with conductive hearing and auditory processing difficulties.

The kit includes:

  • Resource books for teachers and parents
  • Information on how to identify conductive hearing loss
  • Action lists for teachers
  • A book for children
  • Contact details:

Menzies School of Health Research (nd)
Transmission of otitis media' [wall chart]
Casuarina, NT: Menzies School of Health Research

Transmission of otitis mediaThis wall chart is a visual aid for explaining how otitis media is passed between children with runny noses through kissing, sneezing and touching. This helps to explain why keeping children's faces and hands clean should therefore be a priority.

Menzies School of Health Research abstract

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Susie Hopkins, Ear Health and Education Unit, Menzies School of Health Research, PO Box 41096, Casuarina NT 0811, ph: (08) 8922 7964, fax: (08) 8922 7797, email: susie.hopkins@menzies.edu.au

Menzies School of Health Research (nd)
Pneumococcus and otitis media [wall chart]
Casuarina, NT: Menzies School of Health Research

Pneumococcus in otitis mediaThis wall chart explains how the pneumococcus germ lives in the back of the nose and travels through the eustachian tube to the middle ear space behind the ear drum causing otitis media or middle ear infection. It also depicts the ear drum bulging like a boil because of the build up of pus and then the ear drum perforating causing pusy or runny ears.

Communication and learning

Resources

2008

Phoenix Consulting (2008)
Otitis media and conductive hearing loss [posters]
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

The posters Otitis media and conductive hearing loss are intended to be used in schools, child care centres, health centres and elsewhere. The content describes what otitis media and conductive hearing loss (CHL) are, highlights the kinds of social responses associated with CHL and describes what families, teachers and others can do to prevent ear disease and manage hearing loss related communication problems. There are two posters, the large poster is 500 x 1200cm and the A2 sized poster is an ideal size for notice boards. UV inks have been used which protect against fading.

Phoenix Consulting(2008)
The conductive hearing loss story [DVD]
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

‘The conductive hearing loss story’ on DVD describes what otitis media and conductive hearing loss (CHL) are, highlights the kinds of social responses associated with CHL and describes what families, teachers and others can do to prevent ear disease and manage hearing loss related communication problems. It can be used in Aboriginal health centres, schools, childcare to help inform Indigenous people about OM and conductive hearing loss. Feedback from those who have watched it indicate that it prompts referals to have ear disease treated and improves communication in families. 

2007

Phoenix Consulting (2007)
Indigenous students’ school behavior problems and conductive hearing loss
Darwin: Phoenix Consulting

EartroublesThis fact sheet explains that children with conductive hearing loss often have behaviour problems and may be disruptive in school. It also outlines some strategies for dealing with these behaviour problems.

Phoenix Consulting (2007)
Poor school attendance and conductive hearing loss
Darwin: Phoenix Consulting

EartroublesThis fact sheet explains that children with conductive hearing loss often have poor school attendance. It also outlines some strategies for dealing with poor school attendance.

2004

Australian Hearing (2004)
Hearing better in class with a soundfield amplification system [information sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

Australian Hearing (nd)
Hearing aids help [information sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855, website: Australian hearing

Phoenix Consulting (nd)
Helping children with listening problems
Nightcliff, Darwin NT: Phoenix Consulting

Helping children with listening problems




This booklet helps explain listening problems and is for health workers, teachers and families. It contains advice about how families can help children with listening problems as well as background information on otitis media and it's effects.

Phoenix Consulting (nd)
School sport and conductive hearing loss
Darwin: Phoenix Consulting
School sport and conductive hearing loss

This poster aims to raise awareness about the effect that conductive hearing loss can have on children's participation in sport. It also contains suggestions about how to communicate effectively in the sports context as well as other tips for promoting inclusion of children with conductive hearing loss in sports.

Archival Audio Services (nd)
Classroom acoustics [guide]
Bundarra, NSW: Archival Audio Services

The guide explains the issues about acoustics in classrooms and offers some solutions.
View guide (PDF - 102KB)
(Reproduced with permission from Archival Audio Services)

Contact details:

Australian Hearing (nd)
FM directional microphones [fact sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855, website: Australian hearing

Australian Hearing (nd)
FM systems what they are and what they do [fact sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855, website: Australian hearing

Australian Hearing (nd)
Frequency and intensity of familiar sounds [chart]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

This chart shows how different sounds have different frequencies (pitch) and intensities (volume) and how different types of hearing loss affect a person' s hearing.Menzies School of Health Research abstract

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855, website: Australian hearing

Australian Hearing (nd)
Using an FM system with audio equipment [fact sheet]
Chatswood, NSW: Australian Hearing

This fact sheet provides practical Information about how to use an FM System with various types of Audio equipment.

Further information:

  • Contact details:
        • Australian Hearing, ph: 131 797, Head office: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, (02) 9412 6800, TTY: (02) 9412 6802, fax: (02) 9413 3855, website: Australian hearing

Conference presentations

Rope B (2005)
Communication access for people with hearing/deafness disability.
Paper presented at the Disability and criminal justice conference, Melbourne
View paper (This presentation is not Indigenous specific)

 

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