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
63
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
Work with us
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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Commercial products
Taken to market in the last 5 years
Products
75
Papers
Published in peer reviewed journals over the past 3 years
Our publications
Current research priorities
Connected health
Improving connected health technologies across the hearing health journey
AI applications
Using big data to develop AI tools that improve hearing diagnosis and management
Hearing pathways
Preventing avoidable hearing loss within Indigenous communities
Speech in noise
Developing solutions for those with hearing difficulties in noise
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.
AI applications in hearing health
Applying machine learning to enhance hearing health technology
Independent clinical trial management and execution to help the hearing healthcare industry secure relevant clinical data to achieve successful commercial outcomes
Developing insights into telehealth use and creating solutions for clinicians and patients
Research and development of diagnostic tools to understand the underlying hearing mechanisms in normal and abnormal auditory systems
Acoustics and psychoacoustics
Investigating auditory function and mechanisms for the remediation of hearing deficits
Expertise in conducting a variety of research approaches, including longitudinal studies and formal clinical trials
Applying contemporary innovation methodologies with a focus on unmet needs and impact delivery
Evaluating existing and emerging hearing technologies to understand the real-world impact in everyday listening conditions.
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.
“Inclusion Inspires Innovation”
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
NAL has published a new report for the Department of Health to inform the development of a national hearing awareness campaign – one of the
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Soundbites – bite-sized 15-minute interactive webinars presented by leading researchers at NAL
Partners
NAL is proud of our history of collaborating with globally recognised research institutes and industry partners to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties.
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