The quality of your hearing is vital to enjoying quality of life: staying active, staying engaged and maintaining relationships with those close to you. Unfortunately, your hearing can be affected by a number of factors, from age-related causes to the side effects of illness.
It’s therefore very important to have regular checkups - and Amplifon clinics in Australia offer free hearing tests that are a quick, convenient and easy way to get clarity on the health of your ears.
We strongly recommend getting your hearing checked every year. However, there are signs and symptoms of hearing loss that you should look out for to indicate it should become more of a priority.
Hearing loss is a very common problem - it’s something that affects 3.5 million Australian adults. The good news is that there are many provisions and services in place for those people who experience it.
Regular hearing tests are crucial for detecting any issues early and ensuring you can take appropriate measures to protect your hearing health. Don't wait for symptoms to worsen; proactive testing can help maintain your quality of life and keep you connected with the world around you.
What happens during a FREE hearing test
Yes, free hearing tests are available for anyone over the age of 18. No referrals needed - so you can get started today by booking your appointment. There are over 300 Amplifon clinics across Australia, so our service is readily available to help you. You may be eligible for a range of hearing services funded by the government.
After you have booked your free hearing test at your local Amplifon clinic and you arrive for your appointment, here an overview of what you can expect:
If you do, you will be recommended to return for a comprehensive hearing test with an audiologist or audiometrist.
A free hearing test is the initial 20 minute test completed by one of our hearing care professionals, where the outcome of your test will help identify whether or not you have some form of hearing loss.
A hearing assessment, or comprehensive hearing test, is then recommended to complete if your initial free hearing test identifies hearing loss.
If results indicate hearing loss, further analysis is required through a hearing assessment. This is a more in depth analysis from your first hearing test, taking approximately one hour, and includes the following tests:
The hearing care professionals at Amplifon are happy to help you find the best hearing solution for you. They will tell you everything you need to know about the features and help you with the fit of your future hearing aid.
Here are some options for free hearing tests:
There are a variety of elements involved in a hearing test
Otoscopy
Audiometry
Speech testing
Tympanometry
Otoscopy
Audiometry
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Speech testing
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Tympanometry
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