World leaders
in hearing
research

National Acoustic Laboratories
About us

Our impact

Strong evidence-based research and innovation powers NAL’s mission to transform the lives of those with hearing difficulty
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Projects
Commenced in the past 3 years to address unmet needs in the community
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74
Years
We have partnered with the government to provide hearing research recommendations
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100 +
Countries
Where NAL's hearing tools are used to improve the lives of those with hearing difficulties
Our unique approach
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Papers
Published in peer reviewed journals over the past 3 years
Our publications

Current research priorities

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Connected health
Improving connected health technologies across the hearing health journey​
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AI applications
Using big data to develop AI tools that improve hearing diagnosis and management
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Hearing pathways
Preventing avoidable hearing loss within Indigenous communities
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Speech in noise
Developing solutions for those with hearing difficulties in noise​
Our research

Multi-disciplinary

NAL brings together leading researchers and scientists from around the world. With expertise across traditional and cutting-edge research methods, tools, software and hardware, our team works together to deliver best practice, evidence-based research.

Featured researchers

NAL attracts world-class talent to work together to conduct research that informs clinical practice, produces innovation in hearing healthcare, and provides data-led insights into hearing loss and hearing loss treatment.
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The 2022 NAL Annual Awards

Every year, the NAL Annual Awards recognizes staff members who have demonstrated excellence in the process of research, multi-disciplinary teamwork, creative problem-solving, and consistently exceeding expectations—to deliver high-impact research outcomes. 
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Empowering Hearing Aid Users: It’s Not The Technology But What People Do With Technology

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL

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Announcements & Partnership
Making a noise about hearing

NAL has published a new report for the Department of Health to inform the development of a national hearing awareness campaign – one of the
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Creative solutions to difficult problems in hearing health care

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Adults (with hearing loss) Only: Making real-world connections

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Hearing loss prevention: Approaching the challenge from different angles

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Realistic Listening Environments

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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How Early is Early? The LOCHI Study

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Pre-assessment: What Clients and Audiologists Say

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Want vs Need: Why Hearing Providers Choose Connected Hearing Services

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Clinics from home: Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
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Using Design Thinking To Discover User Needs And Guide Innovation In Teleaudiology

Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL