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Bettina Gainer
Bettina has been in the industry since 2001 and graduated in 2004 as the medal recipient for Audiometry, recognising her achievement of the highest grade for the 2004 graduating year. Bettina knows what she is doing is making a difference. “I gain satisfaction knowing that I have improved a person’s hearing and also knowing that this will have a positive impact on their life”. She loves working in the local community, “I like the fact that the Sunshine Coast is a close-knit community and that on occasions our reception areas connect our clients to their social networks”. Bettina’s top hearing tip is “If you have a hearing loss, wearing a hearing device will be far less obvious to those around you than constantly asking others to repeat themselves or mishearing conversation altogether”.Daksha Bhoola
Daksha has been in the hearing industry since 1990. Daksha has lectured in audiology and managed her own busy practice. Daksha has worked in private and government organisations in Australia. Daksha comments, ‘it is a service oriented profession which is stimulating, rewarding and challenging. Audiology connects people to the world using scientific knowledge and cutting edge technology’.‘I like the fact that the community has given me the opportunity to serve them in a friendly and professional environment’.
Nolene Nielson
Nolene has worked as an Audiologist for over 30 years. She discovered the profession of Audiology while at University studying Speech Pathology. “I was enthralled from the very first lecture, it was like I had found my calling.” Nolene worked at a preschool for deaf and then went into private practice in 1993. Nolene loves working in the Brisbane community. “The feeling of belonging to the community, of knowing connections and making a difference wherever possible”.
Nolene’s top hearing tip is, “Wearing hearing aids binaurally (both sides) gives the best results. I have no hearing in one ear and am aware of the problems this causes in so many day to day situations.”
Alison Gasparillo
Alison graduated from a Masters of Audiology in 2002. She has worked full time in both diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology since. Alison understands firsthand the affects of hearing loss. “I was diagnosed with a profound unilateral hearing loss at the age of 3. Having a hearing loss myself was the main driving force for me pursuing a career in Audiology. She has lived in Brisbane her entire life and “would not choose to live anywhere else.”
Alison’s top hearing tip is to “gain the listener’s attention before you begin talking by saying his or her name. This will prepare the listener to listen and allow him or her to hear the first part of the conversation.”
Rebecca Howkins
Rebecca started out in Audiology as a receptionist 5 years ago. She quickly realised her passion for the industry and began studying Audiometry in 2006. Rebecca became a Provisional Audiometrist at the end of 2008.
“It is great to be part of an industry where you can help others stay connected to their activities and daily life.”
She enjoys being a part of the Rockhampton community. “Rockhampton still has a bit of the small town charm but with all the necessary shopping facilities. It has great local beaches just a small drive away".
Rebecca’s top hearing tip is “Communication is a two way process, it is important for family to understand the impact of hearing loss.”
