Other Personal Stories

There are some amazing personal stories from those who have Cochlear Implants or Baha and they are not just limited to Cochlear Awareness Network members. On this page you'll find links to some of these other stories.

Bill Raymond Bill Raymond Bill Raymond was a Graeme Clark scholarship winner and is the first audiologist in Australia who also has a Cochlear Implant.
John Chapman John Chapman John Chapman was one of the first Cochlear Implantees in Australia. Recently he graduated with a degree in Software Engineering. He's combining his knowledge of Cochlear Implants and software to work with Cochlear.
Domenica Domenica Domenica, just like any 5 year old, looked forward to her first day at school, but unlike most she hears with bi-lateral Cochlear Implants.
Sophie Sophie Sophie had a double cochlear implant operation at aged 4. This was only the 3rd double implant operation in South Australia.
Bev Rainford Bev Rainford Bev is a talented doctor. She went through medical school as a deaf student. With her Cochlear Implant she can now talk to patients easily, even on the phone.
The Cochlear Implant Team The Cochlear Implant Professionals Audiologist Keith Chiveralls and Dr Rob Morrissey are part of the first South Australian Cochlear Implant Centre.
Ian Ian's story Ian James, a farmer in Meckering WA, was one of the first bi-lateral recipients in Australia.
10 month old Charlotte 10 month old Charlotte Charlotte is a little suspicious when she hears for the first time
1 Pierce's story A front page photo of Pierce hearing his first sound made news in WA - see it on the billboard
1 Gabe's story Gabe has two cochlear implants.
1 Alana's story Alana wants to be a dancer.