Join the first WHO ‘Hearathon’, a global movement for better ear and hearing care.

The Australian Hearing Hub and Macquarie University are hosting the Australian launch of the first ever World Health Organisation (WHO) World Report on Hearing. This is taking place on World Hearing Day, March 3, at 2pm, under the global message of 'Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate.'

HEAR Director, Professor Catherine McMahon worked closely with the WHO to develop this report.

Confirmed VIP speakers and messages include:

• Brett Lee, WHO World Hearing Forum Champion and world-renowned cricketer
• Justin Langer, Ambassador for Ear Science Institute Australia and Australian cricket coach (by video)
• Dr Kelvin Kong, ENT surgeon and Associate Professor at University of Newcastle
• The Hon. Mark Coulton, MP, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government (by video)
• Professor Catherine McMahon, Director of Macquarie University HEAR Centre
• David Brady, Chair of Deafness Forum and CEO of Hear For You
• Sue Walters, President of CICADA Australia
• The Hon. Dr Fiona Martin, MP, Chair Select Committee on Mental Health and Co-Chair Parliamentary Friends of Hearing Health
• The Hon. Trent Zimmerman, MP, Chair Standing Committee on Health and Aged Care

Please see the Australian Hearing Hub website for more information and a link to the video.