About Cheers for Ears

Establishing healthy behaviours during childhood is easier and more effective than attempting to change the unhealthy behaviours that we have carried through to our adult life. Therefore, school based health promotion is a good way to deliver the message.

'Cheers for Ears' is an educational and interactive programme developed by the Ear Science Institute Australia that focuses on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) as a result of entertainment noise, in particular, Personal Music Players (PMPs).  It will provide information on the ear and how we hear, what can cause hearing loss, the effects of hearing loss and strategies to avoid NIHL. The session includes a variety of age appropriate games and activities designed to encourage young people to take better care of their hearing.

For more information, or to get your school involved in 'Cheers for Ears', contact Natalie Leishman on (08) 6380 4900 or email.