General information / facts

Over 1500 people have received their cochlear implant through SCIC
adult program established in 1984
children’s program established in 1987
world’s first congenitally deaf child was implanted in 1987
youngest congenitally deaf child implanted at 4 months
oldest adult implanted at 94 years of age
biomedical engineer on staff
reimplantations currently 15 per year
psychologist and family counsellor on staff
range of tests used to determine hearing loss
90% of children implanted under 2 years are integrated into regular school
93% of severe/profound congenitally deaf children in NSW are referred into the program
mostly Nucleus cochlear implants are used, produced by the Australian Company, Cochlear Ltd. 3 Med-el cochlear implants have been used and 3 Clarion cochlear implants are maintained and supported through SCIC for overseas clients.
protocols have been developed for various aetiologies
seamless transition from childhood to adulthood
strong involvement with Department of Education/ Early Intervention services and Australian Hearing

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