In November 2026, our Principal Audiologist, Sharada Tammali, travelled from Launceston to Adelaide for the ACAud CPD Day, a full day of professional learning for audiologists from across Australia. Here is a look at the day, and what it means for your next visit to Revive Hearing.
Our audiologist recently attended the ACAud CPD Conference to stay up to date with the latest developments in audiology. It was a great opportunity to learn about new updates and features in hearing aids, the latest approaches to tinnitus management, and advancements in balance testing. She also enjoyed connecting with fellow audiologists, sharing knowledge and experiences, and gaining valuable insights to further enhance the care and support we provide to our clients.
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What is CPD, and why does it matter to you?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. Audiologists who are members of a professional body, such as the Australian College of Audiology (ACAud), complete CPD every year to keep their skills and knowledge current.
Hearing care changes quickly. Hearing aids get new features almost every year, and research keeps refining how we test hearing and balance and how we support people living with tinnitus. CPD days are where audiologists learn about these changes, see new technology first-hand and compare notes with colleagues from around Australia.
For you, it means the advice you get at your appointment reflects current practice, not what was standard five or ten years ago.
New updates and features in hearing aids
Several hearing aid manufacturers exhibited at the conference, which gave Sharada the chance to see and discuss their newest devices in person. Common themes across the latest hearing aids include:
- Clearer speech in noise. Smarter processing that focuses on the voice you want to hear in busy places like cafes, restaurants and family gatherings.
- Automatic adjustment. Hearing aids that recognise where you are and adapt their settings, so you fiddle with them less.
- Connectivity. Streaming phone calls, TV and music directly to your hearing aids, and adjusting them from a phone app.
- Rechargeable, smaller designs. More discreet devices with all-day batteries.
Revive Hearing is an independent clinic, so we can recommend hearing aids from a range of manufacturers. Knowing what each brand’s latest models do well helps us match the right device to your hearing, lifestyle and budget. If your current hearing aids are a few years old, it may be worth asking us what has changed.
The latest approaches to tinnitus management
Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or humming that many people hear in their ears, affects a large number of Australians. There is no single cure, but there is a lot that helps people feel more in control of it.
Current tinnitus care usually combines:
- A thorough hearing assessment, because tinnitus often comes with some hearing loss
- Education about what tinnitus is and why it can get louder with stress or tiredness
- Sound therapy, including the built-in tinnitus features many modern hearing aids now offer
- Practical strategies for sleep, focus and quiet environments
If tinnitus is bothering you, our tinnitus assessment and management service is a good place to start.
Advancements in balance testing
Dizziness and vertigo are often linked to the inner ear, which controls both hearing and balance. The conference covered developments in how audiologists assess the balance system, helping to pinpoint the cause of dizziness more accurately so patients can be guided to the right treatment sooner.
We offer balance and vestibular assessments at our South Launceston clinic. If you have been experiencing dizziness, unsteadiness or vertigo, talk to your GP or contact us directly.
Learning from fellow audiologists
Some of the most valuable parts of any CPD day happen between sessions. Sharada enjoyed connecting with fellow audiologists, sharing knowledge and experiences, and hearing how other clinics are solving the same challenges we see in Northern Tasmania. Those conversations often lead to small, practical improvements in how we look after our clients every day.
What this means for our clients
- Advice on hearing aids that reflects the newest technology across many brands
- Up-to-date tinnitus support, tailored to you
- Current best practice in hearing and balance testing
- The same personal, unhurried care you expect from a local, independent clinic
Book an appointment
Whether you would like a hearing test, a review of your current hearing aids, or help with tinnitus or dizziness, we would love to see you. We have clinics in South Launceston, Beaconsfield, Legana and Lilydale.
Book an appointment or call 0484 864 941
