Paul's story

Meet Paul, a retired park ranger from regional New South Wales who once thought hearing aids weren’t for him. Today, he doesn’t leave home without them especially when heading into the great outdoors.

“For a while, I just assumed it was part of getting older,” Paul shares. “Birdsong faded. The wind through the gum trees became just a hum. I even started avoiding bushwalks with mates—I couldn’t keep up with conversations, and it made me feel left out.”

Despite spending most of his life in nature, Paul found himself slowly disconnecting from the very sounds that brought him peace.

“It was actually my mate who convinced me to get tested,” Paul says. “He told me, ‘You’re missing out, mate.’ He was right. I didn’t realise how much until I tried hearing aids for the first time.”

At his local Amplifon clinic in Wagga Wagga, Paul met Emily, a certified audiologist who understands how important lifestyle is to hearing solutions.

“Paul came in a bit hesitant, like many people do,” Emily recalls. “But once we talked about his love of the bush and being outdoors, I knew exactly what kind of support he needed. It was about more than hearing—it was about reconnecting with what he loved most.”

Paul adds, “Emily made the whole process feel easy. She really listened and helped me find something that suited my lifestyle. Now I feel more connected and confident doing the things I love—especially out in nature.”

Now, Paul’s days are filled with the rustle of eucalyptus leaves, the sound of rosellas overhead, and the laughter of friends on their weekend bushwalks.

“I don’t go a day without them,” he says. “They’re not just hearing aids—they help me stay sharp, stay social, and enjoy every moment, especially outdoors.”

“Watching Paul head back out into nature, confident and happy—that’s what this job is all about,” Emily says. “When someone discovers joy in their everyday life, it’s incredibly rewarding.”

Whether it’s hiking in the Blue Mountains, listening to the ocean breeze, or enjoying conversations at a family barbecue, hearing clearly helps you stay engaged with the moments that matter.

With modern, comfortable hearing aids tailored to your lifestyle, like the ampli-mini AI, you can connect with the sounds you love—naturally and confidently.

Just like Paul, you can take the first step toward clearer hearing and greater freedom.

                     *Images used are stock photos from Amplifon DAM.