Sarah Swann, Senior Audiologist at Melbourne Hearing Clinic joins Dr. Shane and Dr Suzie to discuss her journey from professional musician to researcher in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne.

With a focus on the longevity and prevention of hearing injuries, Sarah is developing accessible clinical protocols and guidelines for musicians’ hearing care, particularly for those with hearing loss. Drawing from her own experience as a musician, she highlights the unique challenges faced by performers and emphasises the need for awareness, noting that hearing damage can worsen over time, but proactive care can make a significant difference.

“It’s false to think that once you damage your hearing, you can’t still do more damage to it”.