The Challenge
Many Australian children struggle to hear speech clearly.
The most common cause is fluctuating hearing loss linked to middle-ear infections (otitis media). These conditions are often severe, vary over time, and can be difficult to address through scheduled healthcare visits, particularly in regional and remote communities.
Even with good access to health care, wait times can leave children without support during critical years of learning and development.
Around 4 million children children are enrolled in Australian primary and secondary education.
Approximately 10–15% may experience functional listening difficulty.*
Australian children are estimated to be left without adequate support during critical learning years.
The Solution: OpenLearn
OpenLearn (small) is a personal sound amplifier designed to support children who may find it difficult to hear clearly in classroom environments.
Built on ShokzHear open ear audio technology and tuned by Audeara, OpenLearn helps amplify the voices and sounds around a child while allowing them to remain connected to their environment.
A child can simply put on their OpenLearn device and listen more clearly to their teacher, classmates and the world around them.
Designed for Children
Built for real classroom environments.
OpenLearn has been adapted specifically for Australian children with:
✅ Child friendly voice prompts
✅ A smaller size designed for children
✅ Simplified controls
✅ Safe listening limits
✅ Acoustic tuning designed for children who may have some difficulty hearing in classroom environments.
How Listen & Learn works
One program. Three partners. A shared goal.
Program Provider
As the Program Provider, Audeara supplies the OpenLearn technology and the resources needed to support successful delivery.
Audeara provides:
- OpenLearn devices
- Product training and technical support
- Marketing resources
- Funding proposal templates
- A program reporting framework
Community Delivery Partner
Participating charities act as the Community Delivery Partner.
They provide:
- Community knowledge
- Beneficiary identification
- Device distribution
- Local impact reporting
- Community relationships
Funding Partner
Funding Partners provide funding to participating charities (Community Delivery Partners).
They provide:
- Financial support
- Community investment
- Long-term impact opportunities
The Program Journey
1. Charity Joins Program
2. Funding Secured
3. Children Supported
4. Impact Measured
5. Future Funding Opportunities
Get involved with Listen & Learn
Whether you're interested in funding placements, delivering the program within your community or learning more about Listen & Learn, share your details and our team will be in touch.