Background/Aim: For older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, hearing is central to connection, communication, cultural participation, and social and emotional wellbeing. Hearing loss is a major health concern, affecting up to 82% of adults aged 55 years and older, and contributes to inequities in education, employment, and health outcomes. It is also associated with increased risks of dementia, mental distress, frailty, and poorer psychosocial wellbeing. This study explores experiences of hearing loss and the key enablers and barriers to accessing hearing healthcare among older Aboriginal people and their families. Methods: Older Aboriginal people (aged 45+) with hearing loss, along with family members or carers, participated in yarning circles grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems. Sessions were facilitated by Aboriginal researchers, transcribed, and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis in NVivo. Data collection is ongoing; to date, 24 participants (21 female, 3 male) have taken part. Results: Preliminary findings indicate that participants demonstrate resilience through adaptive communication strategies, such as reading body language and lip movements within family and community contexts. However, hearing loss continues to limit social and cultural participation and contributes to isolation. A need for visual hearing health resources was identified to support awareness and communication with healthcare providers. Hearing loss is often perceived as a normal part of ageing, contributing to delayed help-seeking and reinforced by strong independence. In-depth analysis continues, with final findings to be presented. Conclusion: These findings will inform co-designed, community-led interventions to improve early diagnosis and culturally safe hearing services for older Aboriginal people.