Our Hearing Services

A Proven Method

At A Better Ear, we use the proven method of hearing rehabilitation called family-centred care. It takes the best clinical standards of testing and fitting and puts them in service to you, a unique person with unique experiences. This way hearing rehabilitation becomes a shared journey, where the clinician explores the hearing needs of the patient from a socially integrated perspective.

The fact is that hearing loss can erode social connections, reduce self-confidence, and create barriers between you and those who give your life quality and meaning. By developing shared hearing goals, and giving you genuine support, we help you regain your place as a valued and confident member of the conversation. That is why we always encourage patients to bring a friend or family member with them to the appointment.

As a trusted provider of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program we provide subsidised services to approved pensioners and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) cardholders.

pensioner having hearing aids fitted in Redlands
audiologist in Redlands performing hearing test on child

Full Audiological Assessment – Adult $155.00*

(Free for Pensioners and DVA cardholders)

This appointment typically includes:

  • a thorough case history discussion,
  • otoscopic examination,
  • tympanometry test,
  • pure tone audiometry test,
  • AB words testing,
  • speech-in-noise testing,
  • audiological counselling (including tinnitus),
  • goal setting,
  • further referral and medical reports as required

This comprehensive one-hour examination and assessment are suitable for all adults wanting an impartial and unbiased understanding of their hearing health and their options for hearing aids. It will give you a clear understanding of your unique hearing strengths and limitations and allow you to be an informed participant in your hearing rehabilitation process.

The assessment is also suitable for GP and specialist referrals, NDIS applications, DVA impairment assessments, employment screenings or personal injury claims.

*Medicare rebates may be available under the Chronic Disease Management for allied health services program. Speak to your GP for details.

audiologist in Redlands performing hearing test on child

Full Audiological Assessment – Child $155.00*

This appointment typically includes:

  • case history discussion,
  • otoscopic examination,
  • tympanometry test,
  • pure tone audiometry test,
  • acoustic reflex testing,
  • medical report, and
  • referral to government-assisted rehabilitation pathways where appropriate.

This comprehensive one-hour examination and assessment are suitable for the diagnosis of hearing problems in Prep and school-aged children. Parents and caregivers can expect to gain a clear understanding of their child’s unique hearing circumstances.

It includes referral to GP’s, specialists and to government-assisted rehabilitation as required. Options, with regards to further examination or rehabilitation, are fully explained.

*School and prep aged children only. Medicare rebates may be available under the Chronic Disease Management for allied health services program. Speak to your GP for details.

hearing clinic with best range of hearing aids in Redlands

Hearing Aid Fitting – Adult $450.00*

(Free for Pensioners and DVA cardholders)

 

We follow the gold standard prescriptive method established by the National Acoustics Laboratory of Australia to fit and adjust your hearing aids correctly. It is a supported process involving at least two appointments. Plan for an initial one-hour fitting, and 30 mins for each follow up appointment, held 1-2 weeks and 6-months after your fitting.

If you feel like you need additional support before or during the fitting journey, just speak to us. We want to help you make a successful transition back to a noisy world.

The fitting process typically includes:

  • Otoscopy,
  • REM probe microphone measurements,
  • speech mapping,
  • localisation and balance check,
  • loudness comfort check,
  • retention and comfort check,
  • counselling on management (including dexterity issues), communication tactics, acclimatisation, and hearing aid maintenance,
  • assistance with technology integration,
  • ongoing support.

Expect your hearing aids to perform at their best after our expert fitting service. With patience and attention to detail, we deliver the maximum comfort and speech understanding your hearing aids can offer, regardless of where they were purchased.

*Medicare rebates may be available under the Chronic Disease Management for allied health services program. Speak to your GP for details.

hearing clinic with best range of hearing aids in Redlands

Hearing Aid Adjustment – Adult $155.00*

(Free for Pensioners and DVA cardholders)

 

This 30-45 min appointment is conducted annually for our existing patients. It is also for people who already wear hearing aids but feel they are not working as well as they would like.

This appointment typically includes:

  • otoscopy,
  • pure tone audiometry,
  • tympanometry,
  • case history review,
  • review of rehabilitation goals and progress,
  • REM probe microphone measurements,
  • speech mapping,
  • localisation and balance check,
  • loudness comfort check,
  • retention and comfort check,
  • speech in noise test,
  • counselling on management (including dexterity issues), communication tactics, acclimatisation, and hearing aid maintenance,
  • assistance with technology integration.

This is an essential part of your ongoing hearing rehabilitation as it allows us to monitor your hearing for any changes, reprogram your hearing aids (if required) and service your hearing aids, thereby keeping them in top condition.

*Medicare rebates may be available under the Chronic Disease Management for allied health services program. Speak to your GP for details.

Not quite sure what you need?

  • Unsure if you need help?
  • Are you seeking an alternate or independent opinion?
  • Or perhaps you are not quite ready to take the plunge?

No problems. Just give us a call. In the interest of better hearing health, we can provide brief informal advice where time allows and it’s clinically appropriate. If you want our tailored and undivided attention, please call or email to arrange your appointment with Penelope Woods BMus, MAudSt, MAudA (CCP) our Principal Audiologist and owner. We have plenty of parking on-site and would love you to be our guest.

“In my dealings with them I got the strong feeling that the policies of “A Better Ear” are based on honesty and integrity – and that goes a long way in my book.” – Denis, Cleveland, QLD 4163.