- IAA offers advice on request and assists the public to find an independent audiologist.
- Networking opportunities between independent audiologists who are operating their own practices.
- Advocacy for independent audiologists in policy discussions - providing an avenue for like minded audiologists to group together and communicate with hearing device manufacturers, the Government’s health department and other bodies.
- Education for audiologists and allied professionals through our Excellence in Education programme.
- Liaison with community /consumer group.
- Meet with other professional bodies (local and international) representing the interests of audiologists.
- Tracking and participation in government inquiries and discussions put forward by funding bodies such as the Office of Hearing Services, Medicare and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Unbiased information on the profession of audiology to medical and allied health practitioners and members of the public.
- News and noteworthy developments in the field of audiology and related matters.
- Opportunities for members to contribute to all association policies and commentaries.
- Promotion of family-focussed comprehensive evidence based audiological service .
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