The Hearing Education and Research Network (HEARnet) is a not-for-profit association supported by the HEARing CRC.

HEARnet was officially launched at the Australian Innovation Festival in May 2008 by Rebecca James, CEO of Research Australia. The ultimate aim of HEARnet is to enhance the translation of research outcomes into clinical practice for the benefit of adults, children and their families managing hearing loss.

HEARnet currently exists in concept, and it is hoped that when fully realised it will operate through this website:

• to identify parties with aligned research interests – perhaps operating a ‘register of hearing research” to encourage collaboration between research groups
• to create a broad network of Australian and international clinicians and researchers working in the field of hearing, hearing loss, its prevention and remediation
• to foster information exchange amongst agencies, universities, companies and individuals with an interest in hearing research and education; and
• to enable sharing of research protocols, expertise and advice. 

If you have any comments about HEARnet or would like to contribute to its development, please contact us.