Singleton High student Bradley Leyshon has shared his idea for a more environmentally friendly hearing implant on the world stage.

The 12-year-old Year 7 student was one of 253 entrants in a global competition run by the cochlear implant supplier MED-EL to showcase ideas from young inventors about how technology could assist those using the device.

Bradley was the only Australian winner in the IDEASforEars competition.

“I wanted to make a sustainable design feature because people can feel happy and positive wearing it knowing it’s better for the environment,” Bradley said.

Bradley’s handheld ‘Pos-Prod’ concept would make it easier for people with implants to stream TV and listen to music, combining a music app, a plug for a phone, tablet or headphones, a speaker and noise-cancelling technology.

The design concept also included an app to help find an implant if it went missing.

In June, Bradley travelled to Austria with his mother, Jessica, and 14 other young inventors from across the globe to the MED-EL headquarters to present his idea.

Earlier this month, he was honoured with a certificate in front of his peers at a school assembly with representatives from MED-EL also making an appearance.

Singleton High principal Liana Gill said the entering the competition and sharing the idea overseas with other young inventors had been a great motivator for Bradley.

“Bradley was born with exceptional hearing in his right ear and no hearing in his left,” said Liana.

“This was not initially diagnosed, but four years ago he received an implant and this has made a huge difference to his life and wellbeing.

“Initially shy, Bradley is now confident with everyone, always eager to try new things and looking forward to developing his artistic and sporting talents, for instance, the fencing he does with Singleton PCYC.”