Hearing assessment
Your journey to better hearing starts here.
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At Hear4Life, we understand how deeply your hearing impacts every part of your life — your relationships, your confidence, your connection to the world around you. That’s why we take the time to listen, to care, and to deliver the most thorough and personalised hearing assessments possible.
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Whether you're noticing changes in your hearing, experiencing ringing in the ears, or simply want peace of mind, our expert team is here to guide you with empathy, precision, and the highest level of audiological care.
Why Choose Hear4Life?
We believe hearing healthcare should never feel rushed or transactional. Here, you’re not just a patient – you’re part of our community.
What You Can Expect
Your hearing assessment is designed to be comfortable, comprehensive, and completely tailored to you.
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1. Warm Welcome & Understanding Your Concerns
We begin by taking the time to get to know you. Your hearing story, lifestyle, and concerns are central to our approach.
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2. Otoscopic Ear Examination
Using otoscopy we thoroughly examine your ear canals and eardrums for wax, infection, or any abnormalities.
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3. Middle Ear Function Testing (Impedance Testing)
This checks how well your eardrum and middle ear are functioning – especially important for children and those with frequent ear infections.
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4. Comprehensive Hearing Test (Pure Tone Audiometry)
We measure how softly you can hear different tones across a range of pitches and determine whether any hearing loss is present.
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5. Speech Perception Testing
Hearing well in real life can be quite different from hearing tones in a test room, speech perception testing gives us a “real world” indication of how well you hear conversations in quiet and in background noise. This offers greater insight into your communication challenges.
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6. Clear, Compassionate Explanation of Results
We’ll go over your results in plain language, answer all your questions, and guide you on next steps if needed – whether that’s further medical referral, hearing aids, or simply monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q How long does a hearing assessment take?
Most assessments take around 60 minutes. We allow enough time so you never feel rushed.
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Q Do I need a referral from a GP?
No referral is needed for any audiology services with Hear4Life. You can book directly with us. If you have a doctor’s referral letter, you may be able to claim a medicare rebate of $53.60.
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Q Do you offer free hearing tests for Pensioners?
Yes! If you receive a Government Pension, you are eligible to receive fully subsidised comprehensive hearing assessments. No referral is necessary, just contact our friendly team to assist you in obtaining a voucher. The process takes 3 mins.
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Q Can you test children’s hearing too?
Yes! We see children aged 4 and up for comprehensive hearing assessments and middle ear testing.
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Q Will I need hearing aids?
Not necessarily. Many people don’t, and if you do, we’ll explain your options clearly – with no pressure.
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Q Is your clinic independent or are you part of a chain?
We’re proudly independent and not owned by a manufacturer or large retail chain - this means we recommend what’s best for you, not what benefits a manufacturer. There are no sales targets or pressure - we are a family owned clinic.