Organization: Master of Audiology Student Association
Title: World Hearing Day 2026 – Community Awareness Campaign by MASA
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World Hearing Day 2026 – Community Awareness Campaign by MASA
Description:
In recognition of World Hearing Day 2026, the Master of Audiology Students Association (MASA) delivered a dual-platform awareness initiative combining digital advocacy and in-person community engagement. We published an educational post on Instagram and LinkedIn to promote hearing health awareness, early identification of hearing difficulties, and the importance of safe listening practices. The campaign reached approximately 3361individuals online and generated 68 engagements (likes, comments, shares).
At our university Clubs Expo, MASA hosted an interactive booth where we engaged directly with students about the significance of World Hearing Day and broader hearing health promotion. Activities included informal discussions about hearing wellbeing, live otoscopy demonstrations, and interactive hearing-themed games to increase awareness in an engaging and accessible way. Approximately 150 students visited the booth, participating in otoscopy demonstrations and engaging in hearing awareness activities.
As a result of this initiative, students demonstrated increased awareness of hearing health, improved understanding of safe listening practices, and greater recognition of the role of audiologists in prevention, assessment, and management of hearing difficulties. The campaign also strengthened student engagement with hearing health advocacy and contributed to the global efforts led by the World Health Organization.
Primary site: WPR – New Zeland / Tokelau
Region: WPR
General Photos
Clubs Expo Setup
Group of students being introduced to Audiology
Video Otoscopy Demonstration
Types of Engagement:
Live event: Yes
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Met with individual policymaker: No
Participation of policy makers: No
Participation of influencers: No
WHO technical tool used: No
WHO educational and social media used: Yes