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Transett Favorit is a flexible assistive listening device, designed according to the same principle as most standard hearing-aids.

It is suitable for people with or without hearing-aid. Hearing-aid users listen via a neck loop and those without hearing-aid can choose from different types of headsets.

Favorit is suitable in many situations, such as during conversation, when listening to TV, at conferences, in public premises with an inductive loop etc.

Favorit is practical as a personal listening device for the hearing-impaired, but is also very useful to have handy for example at hospitals and care institutions, as a temporary aid during the patient’s stay or visit.































Teletex News
Teletex Television and the Royal Hobart Hospital

There will be a 12 month trial of Teletext TV's in the Royal Hobart Hospital for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients on request. When you are admitted please contact Maggie Butler on 62228711 and she will make the arrangement for TV to be delivered to your ward/room

































HANDY PRODUCT Video Reader

The Video Reader is a lightweight, compact and simple to install gadget that connect between any TV and VCR to allow the display of closed captions on entertainment videos.
The Video Reader will NOT allow you to see captions on TV programs or record them.
It only decodes or displays the closed captions that are available for hire from your local video store or for purchase at all good retailers. The price of this useful device is $199.99.

For more information contact:

Word of Mouth Technology 0397299974 or Deafness Resources 1800555201































Tasmanian Deaf Society
Hearing Impaired Support Group
Meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Tasmanian Deaf Society board room, 59 Cadbury Road Claremont.

There is a half hour Meniere's support group at 10.30am followed by a cuppa at 11.00am with the commencement of the Hearing Impaired Support Group at 11.15am to 12 midday - All Welcome

For more information phone Catherine 62 495144































Big on Bass
A very special thanks goes to the members of A Cappella vocal ensemble, Big on Bass, for once again donating $100 from their gig money to the Tasmanian Deaf Society, services for Hearing Impaired.

Mathew Ives, Manager/Director advertises the fact that "The members of Big on Bass value their hearing and donate 50% of any profit to the Tasmanian Deaf Society" The kind donation will go towards purchasing much needed technology for trial by our clients.

Why not visit the Big on Bass web site.































Medibank Private has made two policy changes that will be of interest to some of you. While the changes might only benefit a small number, they are nevertheless welcome. Hopefully other private health insurers might follow suit.

On 12 March 2003 Medibank Private introduced a policy whereby some benefits are payable where a member has been supplied with a subsidised hearing aid.

This benefits eligible fund members where a "third party payer" exists, e.g. where the member obtains an aid using a government voucher but opts to pay an extra (top up) to obtain particular features. Medibank Private will now pay benefits in respect of the top up costs. Prior to 12 March 2003 it was not Medibank Private's policy to pay benefits in such instances.

Medibank Private has advised that it is happy to reassess any benefit entitlement where a member can demonstrate that, following the introduction of the new policy, the appropriate level of benefit has not been paid. Payment of any benefit is subject to Medibank Private's standard processing rules, e.g. the total amount payable from all sources must not exceed the amount charged; there should be no entitlement to compensation or damages; claims must be submitted within two years of the date of service, etc.

Also, effective from 1 July 2003, it will no longer be necessary for Medibank Private members (who hold the appropriate levels of extras cover) to obtain a referral from a medical practitioner before being entitled to benefits for hearing aids.
































Telstra Disability Equipment Program

The Tasmanian Deaf Society is now the display Centre for the Telstra Disability Equipment Program Deaf and Hearing Impaired products.

Trial of these products is available along with information and application forms.
Remember, you must be a Telstra client to be eligible for his program.

To view these products see our link to Telstra Disability Equipment Program

































International Day for People with Disability
3nd of December, 2003































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