Deciding when to take action about your hearing can feel like a big step, but it doesn't need to be intimidating or difficult. If you've found yourself searching for "when do i need a hearing aid," you're already taking the most important step: acknowledging the need for change.
Really, there is no perfect moment to explore your hearing health and hearing aids. We want to reassure you that the right time is simply when you feel ready.
At Amplifon, we offer clear, simple guidance, backed by trusted expertise and a non-judgemental approach to ongoing care. We'll help you use hearing aids as a wellness tool to assist in your social life, reduce stress or annoyance and reconnect you to the world.
Hearing loss often happens gradually, making the signs easy to miss. Recognising some common indicators is the simplest way to determine if a professional check-up could be beneficial.
You should consider hearing aids when you frequently struggle to follow group conversations, consistently need to turn up the TV volume higher than others prefer, or need to keep asking people to repeat themselves.
Visit a clinic to learn more about your hearing health
Find your local clinic
Check your hearing regularly and keep tabs on your overall hearing health and wellness. Our free online hearing test is a quick and easy place to start to learn more about your hearing health.
![Amplifon audiologist]([{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.320.320.jpeg","width":320,"height":213},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.480.480.jpeg","width":480,"height":320},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.640.640.jpeg","width":640,"height":426},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.800.800.jpeg","width":800,"height":533},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.960.960.jpeg","width":960,"height":640},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1120.1120.jpeg","width":1120,"height":746},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg","width":1280,"height":853},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1440.1440.jpeg","width":1440,"height":960},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1600.1600.jpeg","width":1600,"height":1066},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1920.1920.jpeg","width":1920,"height":1280},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/507654337.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2048.2048.jpeg","width":2048,"height":1365}])
If a hearing test confirms hearing loss, the next step is finding the right device. The choice is less about 'technology' and more about what seamlessly fits your life and personal preferences.
When considering hearing aids, the key factors are your lifestyle preferences (active vs. quiet), the severity of your loss, and your budget. You should focus on the full service package offered, including follow up appointments and assistance.
The best hearing aid is the one you wear comfortably every day.
Modern devices are incredibly advanced, quiet, and small. If you're worried about appearance, focus on almost invisible hearing aids.
The hearing aid is just the beginning. The service is what ensures long-term success and usability of your device.
The most crucial factor to look for when choosing hearing aids is the commitment to ongoing support, ensuring you receive adjustments, cleaning, maintenance, and professional check-ups from a team you trust.
Amplifon's ongoing care means you never have to worry about the 'what ifs.'
We know taking the first step is often the hardest, but there is no obligation, pressure, or cost to simply find out where you stand.
You can technically "buy" hearing aids anytime, but you should only proceed after a professional hearing assessment by a certified audiologist.
You can buy hearing aids once a hearing test has been conducted by an audiologist who can correctly diagnose the type and degree of your hearing loss, ensuring a precise hearing aid fitting.
The right journey begins with a free, professional hearing test. This assessment is a simple, pressure-free way to gather facts and understand your hearing health.
Many Australians are eligible for government support, which can make accessing essential hearing care straightforward.
Australians with an eligible Pensioner Concession Card or Sickness Allowance are generally eligible for the Hearing Services Program (HSP), which may cover the cost of a hearing assessment, fitting, and maintenance for certain hearing devices.
Our certified experts can help you check your eligibility for this program and walk you through all the options available to you, ensuring maximum financial certainty.
Conditions apply under the Hearing Services Program.
At Amplifon, you'll find hearing solutions that range from almost invisible styles that fit discreetly inside the ear, to those that sit snugly behind the ear. You can even select devices that connect wirelessly to your smartphone.
![People smiling and hugging each other]([{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.320.320.jpeg","width":320,"height":203},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.480.480.jpeg","width":480,"height":305},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.640.640.jpeg","width":640,"height":406},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.800.800.jpeg","width":800,"height":508},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.960.960.jpeg","width":960,"height":610},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1120.1120.jpeg","width":1120,"height":712},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg","width":1280,"height":813},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1440.1440.jpeg","width":1440,"height":915},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1600.1600.jpeg","width":1600,"height":1017},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1920.1920.jpeg","width":1920,"height":1220},{"url":"https://assets-apac.amplifon.com/content/dam/content-factory/photos/Lifestyle/X-ingredient iStock-882101238.jpg/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.web.2048.2048.jpeg","width":2048,"height":1302}])
A hearing aid is a modern tool that actively enhances your wellbeing, reduces daily stress, and strengthens your connection to the people you love. We would be happy to begin this journey with you.
The first step
Find Your Closest Clinic
The second step
The third step
Take advantage of a free trial
