General
Adult Hearing Services
In most cases, hearing loss is gradual and often goes unnoticed for many years. Hearing loss sufferers often put up with not hearing clearly and start avoiding situations where communication becomes more difficult, usually family and social gatherings. Hearing loss sufferers often blame the way people speak. Their friends and family members are usually the ones to first notice their hearing difficulties.
A hearing evaluation which involves a battery of audiometric tests will show whether there is a hearing loss. A comprehensive audiological evaluation will identify the degree and nature of the hearing problem and advice will be given as to whether the hearing loss is treatable in which case a further examination by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist will be organised.
Where hearing aids are recommended, we perform a hearing aid evaluation and advice is given as to suitable hearing instruments and / or assistive listening devices. Private as well as government funded hearing services are provided through HEARLINK.
Pensioner
If you are an Australian Citizen and the holder of one of the following:
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Pensioner Concession card
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Department of Veteran Affairs
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Gold Repatriation Health Card
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White Repatriation Health Card covering hearing loss
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In receipt of Sickness Allowance from Centrelink
You may be eligible for free hearing services including hearing aids provided through the Commonwealth Government''s Office of Hearing Services Hearing Services Voucher Program.
HEARLINK is an accredited provider of OHS services.
Click Here to download an application form. Call our office if you have any questions about the program on 9326 2231 or 1300 HEARING, Geelong area please call 5241 6400.
This form needs to be completed by yourself and your Doctor. The completed form should then be posted to the Canberra address shown on the form.
In a few weeks you will receive your Hearing Services Voucher, at which point you can contact a hearing services provider of your choice.
Please note we are accredited under the program to provide free hearing services to eligible pensioners.