Hearing assessments

Our hearing assessments

Accepting hearing loss can be an emotional journey, especially when we are still active in our lives, and we associate hearing loss with ageing. At Southern Hearing Excellence, we cater to individuals at various stages of this journey. For those unsure about needing hearing aids, we offer a free, no-obligation hearing checkup to evaluate your hearing and discuss your options—perfect for a casual chat about your hearing before taking the dive.

If you suspect a hearing loss and feel ready to talk about hearing aid options, we provide our standard hearing assessment. When preparing for a hearing assessment for hearing aid use, we suggest bringing family members along, as family members often notice changes in hearing more than we do. Involving them provides valuable insight into how your hearing needs are going to fit in with your family dynamics.

Alternatively, if you require a hearing assessment for employment purposes, such as clearance to work on a mine site, we can help.

Please note, if you are an Australian Government Pension card holder, you may be entitled to fully subsidised hearing assessments. Please speak to us if you are unsure on funding availability.

What we offer

Standard hearing assessment

Individuals who suspect a hearing loss with no history of ear disease, along with testing for hearing aid eligibility

Medical hearing assessment

Individuals with a history of ear disease, along with referrals by GP's or specialist

Cochlear implant candidacy

Testing to determine eligibility for a cochlear implant

HSP & DVA assessments

Subsidised appointments for individuals who receive the Australian Commonwealth pension or hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs card*

Audiological tests we use

Tympanometry

Tympanometry is a tool for assessing middle ear function. It measures eardrum movement, revealing how effectively sound is transmitted and provides insights into Eustachian Tube function. This test is crucial for distinguishing the effects of fluid on hearing.

Pure tone audiometry

Pure tone audiometry (PTA) tests pure tones at specific frequencies. During the test, tones are played through earphones, inserts, or bone conduction devices to measure the softest sounds detectable in decibels (dB).