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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, our mission is to lead the world in hearing research and evidence-based innovation to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties.

Our team of world-class researchers and innovators focus on projects that deliver impact – centring the customer and their unmet needs through truly translational research.

Contemporary methodologies enable NAL the flexibility to remove traditional research barriers and deliver work that has a significant positive impact on people with current or potential hearing difficulties, health care workers, policy makers and the companies that use our solutions around the world.

Mission and impact
NAL OPERATIONS
Unique approach

For 70+ years, NAL has produced ground-breaking translational research fusing academic rigour with real-world understanding of hearing challenges.

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RESEARCH
Fields of research

NAL’s research outcomes are driven by a clear focus on specific fields, with multi-disciplinary teams providing broad expertise and knowledge.

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Our expert researchers are dedicated to improving the lives of people with hearing difficulties through translational research.
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