The Callan National Services Unit (CSNU) new health hearing club will provide a range of services for the people with hearing problems, says the Callan National Services Unit, Stakeholder Engagement Lead, Christine Sumbuk.
“Through the Health Hearing Club, we provide a full range of services including hearing screening, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, custom-made ear moulds, hearing aid fittings, follow-up care, and ongoing maintenance,” she said.
Sumbuk said the Hearing Health Club is a community-focused hearing service designed to make ear and hearing care accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
“We also support clients through their hearing rehabilitation journey- from learning to use their hearing aids confidently, to communication strategies, ongoing adjustments, and regular check-ins to ensure they are progressing well,” she said.
“Our membership model is designed to cover this entire rehabilitation pathway, ensuring clients receive continuous support rather than one-off appointments.
Our aim is to ensure that every person has access to high-quality, long-term hearing care, regardless of background or financial capacity, she said.
The new Health Hearing Club was launched at CSNU Head Office in front of supporters and stakeholders, including representatives from the Australian High Commission, and other partners of CSNU.
Australian Volunteer, Audiology Program Mentor, Rainbow Apostol, who has been volunteering with CSNU since the start of 2025, was pleased to see such a significant number of partners support the event saying, “their presence reflects a shared commitment to strengthening hearing health services and improving inclusion across Papua New Guinea.” The new CSNU new health hearing club was supported by Australia through partnerships with Australia and through Australian volunteers such as Rainbow.
