Melbourne Connect & Learn

The Melbourne Connect & Learn event will be held live in-person at Batman's Hill on Collins on Friday 15 August 2025 from 3pm-5:30pm.

Centred around the theme ‘Hearing Aids: Understanding the Tech Behind the Fit’, this 2.5-hour event will explore how hearing aid technology can be better tailored to the individual auditory system.

With a focus on real-world application, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to make fitting decisions that lead to more effective, personalised outcomes.

Each event includes a relaxed afternoon tea, offering time to connect with fellow attendees and chat with exhibitors.

Registration

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Registration will close on Sunday 10 August 2025 at 5pm AEST (Melbourne time).

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Registration Type	Rate
Members	$49
Non-members	$59

Speakers

Matthew Croteau
*National Acoustic Laboratories*

Catherine Kwok
*National Acoustic Laboratories*

Sarah Swann
*The University of Melbourne*

Program & CPD Points

Attendees will be eligible to receive 2 CPD Points in Category 1.1

Time (AEST)	Details	Speaker/s
1500	Welcome and Introduction	Audiology Australia
1500 - 1545	Clinical Application of NAL-NL3 Join two leading clinical audiologists from the NAL-NL3 team as they take you beyond NAL-NL2 and into the next generation of evidence-based hearing aid prescription. This presentation takes you through real-world fitting scenarios, case studies using NAL-NL2 and NAL-NL3 side by side, and research outcomes to demonstrate how NAL-NL3 delivers better outcomes, fewer adjustments, and greater fitting efficiency in everyday clinical practice. This session includes practical guidance on fitting with NAL-NL3 and applying the new Comfort in Noise and Minimum Hearing Loss Modules, plus strategies for clinical decision-making. Join us to learn how NAL-NL3 will transform your fittings - confidently, efficiently, and with better outcomes.	Matthew Croteau & Catherine Kwok, National Acoustic Laboratories
1545 - 1615	Afternoon Tea
1615 - 1655	Listening Through the Noise: Understanding and Optimising Noise Reduction An in-depth look at the evolution and workings of modern noise reduction systems in hearing aids. This session will unpack the technical mechanics behind noise suppression features, how the various noise reduction components differ, and how these processes are actually experienced by users. By bridging the technical and perceptual, clinicians will leave with a deeper understanding of how to interpret user feedback, fine-tune fittings, and set realistic expectations. Stationary vs fluctuating noise and how they’re processed Spectral subtraction, impulse noise management, wind suppression, and directional mic systems Latency, artifacts, and trade-offs in noise reduction Common user complaints related to noise processing and what they really mean in technical terms	Lisa McBride, GN Hearing
1655 - 1730	Fitting for Music Listening: What Musicians and Music Lovers Want Music isn’t just sound — it’s expression, emotion and nuance. This session will explore how hearing aids can be fine-tuned to better serve music-lovers and musicians alike. From selecting the right hearing aid settings and music programs to understanding the unique expectations of musical clients, we’ll cover practical tips and clinical considerations to help you optimise fittings for a richer, more satisfying listening experience.	Sarah Swann, The University of Melbourne

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Contact us

Audiology Australia
T: +61 3 9940 3900
events@audiology.asn.au