Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratories
CAL
1947 – 1973
Previously Acoustic Research Laboratory (1942–1947). Renamed National Acoustic Laboratories in 1973.
Department of Health laboratories that researched hearing and provided hearing assessments and hearing aids to children, including those deafened in the 1940s rubella epidemics, and to ex-service personnel.
Names over time
- Acoustic Research Laboratory1942–1947
- Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratories1947–1973
- National Acoustic Laboratories1973–1992
- Australian Hearing Services1992–present
How it came into existence
Formed in 1947 from the wartime Acoustic Research Laboratory to provide hearing services as well as research, and given a statutory basis by the Acoustic Laboratories Act 1948.
Legislation: Acoustic Laboratories Act 1948
Changes during its life
- 1948The Acoustic Laboratories Act 1948 gave the laboratories a statutory basis.
How it ended
Renamed the National Acoustic Laboratories in 1973 (some sources say 1974).
Main functions
- Hearing assessment and fitting of hearing aids
- Hearing services for children and ex-service personnel
- Hearing and acoustics research
- Noise measurement and hearing conservation advice
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Health.
Lineage
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.