John Newall

John Newall is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics, affiliated with the Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS) and the Hearing Research Centre. His work bridges advanced hearing aid technology and public health audiology, with a focus on hearing rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries and the global burden of hearing-related diseases. He leads the Humanitarian and Public Hearing Health Program and collaborates on projects such as improving hearing services accessibility for culturally diverse populations and enhancing sensory support in aged care. His recent research includes evaluating noise impacts in surgical environments, musical auditory training for hearing impaired individuals, and clinician gender effects on patient health evaluations. He has contributed to over 23 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles on global hearing aid access, barriers in hearing service utilization, and systematic reviews on hearing loss epidemiology.

Education & Career: While explicit education details are not provided, his academic rank and research portfolio suggest a PhD in audiology or related field. He has held continuous academic roles since at least 2018, evidenced by ongoing projects and publications.

Research Interests: Dr. Newall’s work emphasizes global audiological challenges, healthcare equity, and technological solutions for hearing impairment. Key areas include:
- Hearing aid accessibility in LMICs
- Cultural competence in audiology practice
- Noise management in healthcare environments
- Hearing loss epidemiology and intervention strategies

Recent Publications Trends: His 2025 articles highlight WHO guidance on hearing aid access, barriers faced by ethnically diverse communities, and sensory support trials in aged care. Earlier works (2024-2020) focus on pediatric audiology in multicultural settings, interpreter engagement, and systemic reviews of hearing loss configurations.

Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his involvement in NHMRC-funded projects (e.g., NHMRC TCR 2022) and international collaborations indicate recognition in audiology and global health research.

Advising & Teams: Supervised at least one student (explicitly noted but unnamed). Leads or co-leads six projects, including initiatives in dementia care, aged hearing health, and cultural accessibility. Collaborates with institutions like UQ, WHO, and international research networks.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre and contributes to interdisciplinary teams in audiology, global health, and medical technology.