05_220627811_0122_1_2
Hearing device - Personal Amplifiers/Binaural Listener

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This NDIS support item (05_220627811_0122_1_2) falls under Capital Supports (Support Category 05) for Assistive Technology. It is specifically categorised as an Assistive product for hearing.

Personal Amplifiers (also known as Personal Amplified Systems or Binaural Listeners) are portable assistive listening systems designed to enhance a participant's ability to hear and understand speech in various environments. They are particularly useful in situations where background noise is high, or the distance from the speaker makes communication challenging.

The system typically consists of a small, body-worn unit containing a microphone to pick up surrounding sound. This sound is then amplified and delivered directly to the user's ears, commonly through headphones or earbuds. By separating the desired sound (like speech) from competing background noise, these devices significantly improve the "speech-to-noise ratio" for the listener. They can be used for various activities, including one-on-one conversations or listening to television. This type of support is generally supplied as a single, quotable item.