Hearing Evaluation FAQs

We recommend annual tests for adults over 50, or for anyone with known hearing loss.

We hold a contract with the Australian Federal Government's Hearing Services Program, so we can treat everyone with a valid pension card. We also work with private clients aged 25 and over, and we specialise in DVA treatment for veterans.

About 60 minutes, including a full explanation of the test battery. It is not possible to perform a best practice hearing test in one of those 15 minute free checks. A 15 minute test is the absolute industry minimum, really just enough to get you through the door.

No. Some people come in with a referral because they have already seen their GP about a concern, but you do not need a GP referral for a hearing examination.

We highly recommend bringing a spouse or close family member. A second person is often vital, both for giving us the full picture of what is going on and for helping explain things afterwards. Hearing loss often affects the people around someone more than the person themselves, so their input matters.