FAQ - our services

Are you a full Hearing Services Program provider? What services can be provided for me if I'm an eligible pensioner?

We are a full provider for the Hearing Services Program - meaning we can provide fully subsidised appointments and fully subsidised hearing aid sales for eligible clients.

Speak to us about what funding availability may be available for you. We will check your eligibility and can explain to you how the Hearing Services Program works. 

I wish to relocate to your clinic to receive ongoing-services and care for my hearing aids. How will this work if I have purchased hearing aids from elsewhere?

If you would like to receive services at our clinic, please note that fees are only applicable to Private clients.

For your first visit, we charge $99, during which you will receive a comprehensive hearing assessment along with a hearing aid tune-up in a one-hour appointment. However, if you have seen Jason the audiologist before we will completely waive this fee.

For HSP/DVA clients (people with eligible pension cards or DVA cards) there will never be any costs involved with relocating to us. You can relocate to us for free, as you would any other clinic.

How does service delivery work at your clinic? Do I need an appointment to be seen by you?

To ensure you receive prompt service, we kindly ask that you schedule all your appointments in advance. Appointments can be made over the phone or via our online booking system on our website. 

We do not offer a "walk-in service" during week days. We are open Tuesday to Saturday.

Our Albany clinic offers a walk-in service on Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with no appointment necessary. To been seen on Saturday morning, you must have been seen by us before and completed the new-client onboarding.

Why should I come to your clinic over the many chain hearing clinics available to me? What benefits will I get with you over them?

Well, there is many!

  • Longer appointment times with the same audiologist - enabling you to develop trust and rapport.

  • We do not charge more for rechargeable hearing aids (excludes Standard range).

  • As an ethically minded audiology clinic, we stand out by providing quality hearing aids at fair prices, not just any hearing aid for less.  Major chains and large providers push inferior hearing aids that are often regarded as subpar. Unfortunately, the hearing aids that are among the least effective and most poorly manufactured are also some of the best-selling products on the market today. However, the public remains largely unaware of this unsettling fact.

  • We proudly display our prices online, instead of merely stating we do! Many independent clinics claim their pricing is "transparent," yet a site search often shows no actual prices at all! This is because they actually have about 20% flexibility in hearing aid pricing, with costs sometimes exceeding $11,000! Our hearing aids are fairly priced, starting from $1495 with no hearing aids exceeding $7595.

  • We are not affiliated or owned by hearing companies or large corporate body - ensuring you receive unbiased, ethical advice. 

  • We are a local family practice - your support is directly reinvested into our local community, not sent overseas or to some corpo multi-millionaire living in Bellevue Hill. 

  • We offer a comprehensive home-visit service. And unlike our competitors, we use state-of-the-art testing equipment for this. Home visits are a great option for those who have mobility and transport issues! 

What type of hearing assessment should I book if I'm considering the possibility of hearing aids?

Please book our Standard hearing assessment.

If I attend a hearing test and discover that I have ear wax buildup needing removal, is it possible to have this addressed in the same appointment?

Time permitting, yes! We can conduct both ear wax removal and a comprehensive hearing assessment in a single appointment. However, please note that depending on our scheduling availability, we cannot guarantee this service will be available at every visit. If you suspect a wax buildup before your assessment, kindly inform us in advance so we can allocate the necessary time.

Are children able to be seen at your clinic?

Unfortunately, no, children are not able to be seen at our clinic.  We can only see clients who are aged 18 years and older.

However, for anyone up to the age of 26, we have an obligation to advise that these clients are entitled to more government support when seen by Australia Hearing.  If you are under the age of 27 and require services from Hearing Australia, you can visit www.hearing.com.au for more information.

What qualifications does your audiologist have?

Our audiologist is an accredited audiologist under Audiology Australia and a licenced Medical Provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. He has also completed comprehensive ear wax management courses. He trained as an audiologist at the University in Western Australia and holds a Master's in Clinical Audiology, along with undergraduate degrees in Medical Science and Population Health. He has more than 7 year's experience in adult hearing rehabilitation (hearing aid prescription) and ear wax removal. 

If I want to receive your audiology services at my home or aged-care facility, will this cost be covered for by the Hearing Services Program (HSP)?

Our home service is only billed privately and cannot be paid for under the HSP program. However, home services can still be provided to HSP clients. If you are an HSP client and wish to receive services at home, please speak to us.

Do you provide hearing assessments for driving licences purposes?

Yes, we do. We can provide a hearing assessment and report to your doctor detailing your eligibility todrive with/without hearing aids. 

If I've been told by DVA I need to see an audiologist to complete an "Investigation of Claim Liability assessment" - can this be performed at your clinic?

Regrettably, we cannot assist with this.  We have opted not to carry out this procedure due to the processing timeframes associated with DVA.

However, you may discover that various audiology clinics in Albany are happy to perform this service. 

Will you be expanding your clinic operation days to more than 2-3 days per week in Albany and Demark?

As our clinic grows, we will look at providing extended opening days in both Albany and Denmark. However, as we are a brand-new clinic, there is currently no plans to extend operating days just yet.

I see you offer a free hearing checkup appointment. Will I receive any marketing following these appointments?

We assure you that after your free complimentary hearing checkup, you will not receive any marketing calls, emails, or texts from us. We prioritise ethical practices, and understand the annoyance of marketing teams just like anyone else!

If I'm NOT on an Australian Government paid pension, can I receive a rebate on hearing aids or appointments through Medicare or my Commonwealth Card?

Unfortunately, no. Australia does not provide audiology billing through Medicare or concession cards. However, funding can be provided through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program or DVA, for eligible clients.

If I require a medical report for my doctor or workplace, can you provide this at the appointment? Do you charge for medical reports?

Yes, we can. We can provide a medical report for your treating doctor. We do not charge extra for medical reports at our clinic, unless requested at wax/fungal removal appointments.


How do you perform hearing assessments in people's homes accurately with noise present?

All our testing equipment is calibrated specifically for mobile operations, and we only use the best on the market - state-of-the-art wireless systems sourced from the United States manufacturers. 

When hearing thresholds are measured during home-visit hearing tests, we use a special type of ear plug called "inserts" which allow for greater sound attenuation in comparison to over-the-ear headphones often used in clinics. This allows for accurate testing even with background sounds present. Furthermore, ambient noise-floor levels are always live-measured during testing, to ensure all results are accurate and adhering to industry standards.

Are there any requirements for my home to receive home audiology services from your clinic?

  • If hearing testing takes place in at your home, it's important to have a moderately quiet environment for compliance and accurate results. That said, the only situations where this might pose a challenge are in homes located near roadwork or those with many young children running around.

  • We need access to 230v wall power supply.

  • When hearing aids are being set up for first-time use or require software/sound adjustments, we require homes to be within a 4G coverage area.

Why do you charge extra for medical hearing assessments? What's the difference between a medical hearing assessment and a standard hearing assessment?

We charge extra for medical hearing assessments because we perform a few more testing procedures at these appointments over our standard assessments. Usually this is done for clients who are going to see an ENT to discuss treatment/surgery pathways. These tests are not required at all hearing assessments, allowing for a cheaper testing option for clients who do not necessarily need them.

Can you access my property if I live on a farm or remote location and only have 4WD access? 

Yes, our audiologist will attend your appointment in a 4WD vehicle, allowing us to reach nearly all property types. We can attend remote properties, including farms.

Are there any tests that can't be performed by your audiologist during your home-visits, in comparision to your clinic testing?

We cannot do cochlear candidacy testing at home appointments or any free-field testing. Otherwise, all other tests we perform in the clinic can be performed at people's homes.

What type of payments do you accept?

We can accept all major types of payment, including eftpos, cash or bank transfer.

Our audiologist will always attend your home-visit appointment with a mobile eftpos machine and provide a tax invoice.