Audiology Services at Therapies Summer Hill
How well can you hear?
Many people have a hearing problem but still feel that they can hear quite well – it’s hard for us to be objective about our hearing. Our audiologist can objectively assess your hearing and work with you to help manage your hearing difficulties. Have a look at the questions below and if you answer yes to any of them it is time to have your hearing checked.
- Does your partner or neighbour complain that your TV/radio volume is too loud?
- Do members of your family or close friends think you are having trouble hearing?
- Do you have trouble hearing in difficult situations like noisy restaurants or in groups?
- Do you have any ringing or buzzing (i.e. tinnitus) in your ears?
- Do you think most people mumble or don’t speak clearly?
Following a hearing test, our audiologist will discuss your needs and ways to help manage your hearing loss (if you have one!). Strategies can include use of hearing aids or other devices that will help with understanding speech, hearing tactics (clever ways to make the most of your available hearing) and ongoing training or counseling. We can also provide advice if further medical investigation is required.
There are no referrals required for a hearing test although discussing your hearing with your GP is advisable. Our clinic is equipped to test most patients of age 8 years and beyond.
The audiology clinic at Therapies Summer Hill provides the services below to private adult patients only (i.e. Government funded Hearing Services Vouchers are not accepted):
- Hearing Tests: Hearing screening establishes if a hearing problem is present. Other hearing tests including tympanometry, pure tone and speech audiometry are aimed at supporting medical diagnosis.
- Hearing Aid Fitting: We provide and fit only quality hearing aids from market leading manufacturers. A thirty day, money back trial is included.
- Hearing Health Consultation: The consulting service assists with identifying problems and solutions or providing a second opinion on hearing rehabilitation services.
- Hearing Aid Maintenance: Hearing aid repairs and maintenance are provided including earmold replacement. Minor repairs may be carried out on the spot.
- Assistive Devices: A range of assistive devices are available to help with problems such as watching TV, using mobile phones, hearing alarms and alerts.
- Hearing Protection: Ear plugs for musicians, swimmers and those working in a noisy environment are custom made.
- Hearing Rehabilitation: Ongoing services include counseling on hearing problems and solutions and providing training to help patients with management of their hearing difficulties.
