Ear and hearing health education

Talking culture is a community-based ear and hearing health education resource for children aged zero to 5 years.

NT Hearing designed the resources to support teaching of ear health strategies and speech-language development.

The resources can be used by:

• clinic staff
• educators
• other health professionals.

About the resources

The resources have practical tips for families and communities, including:

• keeping ears healthy through hygiene and nutrition
• encouraging language development through play and interaction
• discussing hearing concerns with families
• using a speech screener that screens for both standard Australian English and Aboriginal English
• anatomically correct images of ears
• encouraging nose blowing and other healthy hearing habits.

Get the resources

Download the Talking Culture resources:

Health education

• overview poster PDF (684.3 KB)
• overview booklet – health education PDF (13.5 MB)
• otitis media (middle ear infection) PDF (1.9 MB)
• ear health strategies PDF (3.3 MB)
• speech and language development strategies PDF (6.6 MB)
• teaching posters:
  • about little one's ears PDF (931.7 KB)
  • about teaching little ones to listen and talk PDF (1.7 MB)
  • about keeping little one's ears healthy PDF (484.3 KB)
  • about teaching little ones to play and share PDF (554.3 KB)
  • about reading and listening PDF (340.2 KB)

Assessment

• overview booklet – family interview and goal setting tool PDF (6.3 MB)
• speech screener PDF (2.8 MB)
• speech screener form DOCX (183.6 KB)
• family interview and goal setting tool – communication strengths PDF (2.4 MB)
• family interview and goal setting tool – communication worries PDF (4.0 MB).

Contact

For more information, email nthearingalicesprings.doh@nt.gov.au.