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ACE Your Hearing
Practical communication support for adults with hearing loss
What is ACE Your Hearing?
ACE Your Hearing is a small-group education and support program designed for adults with age-related hearing loss, and their family members or close communication partners.
It has been developed by The University of Queensland, in partnership with leading hearing health and research organisations.
ACE Your Hearing focuses on improving everyday communication and supporting the social and emotional well-being of people living with hearing loss.
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Why is this program important?
Hearing loss affects more than just hearing sounds clearly. It can also impact:
Confidence in conversations
Social participation
Relationships with family and friends
Emotional well-being
While hearing devices are an important tool, many people benefit from learning practical communication strategies and having the opportunity to share experiences with others facing similar challenges.
What does the program help with?
ACE Your Hearing helps participants to:
Follow conversations more easily, especially in noise and group settings
Learn practical strategies for real-life listening situations (e.g. cafés, meetings, family gatherings)
Problem-solve communication challenges
Build confidence and self-advocacy skills
Reduce frustration, isolation and listening fatigue
Strengthen communication between people with hearing loss and their significant others
What does the program involve?
Small group format (typically 8–12 participants)
Delivered in 2 sessions, of approximately 2 hours
Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend
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Sessions include:
Group discussions and shared experiences
Practical communication strategy training
Problem-solving in everyday listening situations
Discussion of the emotional and social impacts of hearing loss
The program content is tailored to the needs of each group.
Who is ACE Your Hearing for?
Adults aged 50 years and over with age-related hearing loss
People who use hearing aids or cochlear implants
People who feel they need more support than hearing devices alone
Partners, family members and close friends who want to improve communication
Evidence-based and research-led
ACE Your Hearing is:
Based on strong research evidence
Co-designed with people who have hearing loss
Currently being evaluated in real-world hearing clinics
Research shows that programs like ACE improve communication, wellbeing and social participation for people with hearing loss.
Hearing better isn’t just about devices — it’s about communication, confidence and connection.
ACE Your Hearing provides practical tools and support to help people with hearing loss stay engaged, connected and confident in everyday life.
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For more information or to find out if this program is right for you, please speak to your hearing care provider. Or reach out:
Email: hearhereau@gmail.com