At Bundaberg Hearing, we are passionate about helping adults and children alike with their hearing needs to assess their requirements for hearing aids. As the only independent audiologist clinic in Bundaberg, we were well positioned to help our patients find the right hearing aids that fit their lifestyle and budget and meet their day-to-day listening needs.
Whether you’re looking for hearing aids for the first time or your current devices are no longer serving you as you need them to, we can help.
Hearing aids have changed significantly in recent years, and modern devices hold many more capabilities than even a few years ago. But technology is only part of the journey to finding the right hearing aids. And that’s where we come in. We start with a hearing assessment in Bundaberg and work with each patient individually to deliver the right device.
How We Help You Choose the Right Hearing Aid
Choosing a new hearing aid is a significant decision, and there’s no single solution that fits all patients. Our clinicians work with you to identify your needs before making any recommendations.
The existing factors we consider are:
- Your style preference and cosmetic concerns
- The anatomical shape of your ear canal
- Your degree of hearing loss and your type of hearing loss
- Rechargeable vs non-rechargeable hearing aids
- Problems with earwax and/or sweating
- What features and level of performance will meet your needs and budget
- What level of service and aftercare will meet your needs
- Your ability to manage the small devices
- What extra accessories will be needed to help you hear the TV, at meetings or in group conversations
- What drying system will you use to maximise the life of your hearing aids
Each one of these factors matters. Someone who works in a noisy environment will have different hearing aid requirements than someone who spends a lot of time at home. People with limited dexterity might find smaller devices tricky to handle and insert, while those who spend a lot of time on calls or watching TV might prefer Bluetooth integration in their hearing aids to make life easier.
rom here, we also get a feel for the budget you’re working with, so we can identify devices in your price range and the typical features you can expect at that price point.
We’re not here to simply sell you a hearing aid; we’re here to find a solution that benefits your life without you feeling pressured into making the wrong decision.
Hearing Aid Fitting and Follow-up Care
Selecting the right hearing aid is only the beginning. At Bundaberg Hearing, we don’t just sell you a hearing aid and walk away. We’re here for every step that comes after.
We begin with the fitting process and ensure that your hearing aid has precise programming based on your audiogram, which is the result of your hearing assessment. We then verify the fit using real-ear measurements where appropriate. This confirms the device is delivering the right level of amplification for your specific ear canal.
We will explain everything thoroughly and answer any questions you might have before you leave.
Follow-up appointments are a normal part of the process, and we expect most people to need at least one or two appointments post-fitting to make adjustments as required. We welcome the feedback and work with you to fine-tune the programming as your brain adjusts to the amplified sound.
We are also here to assist you with cleaning and ongoing care of your hearing aid to help prevent damage and premature failure, too. We recommend regular appointments to ensure this is maintained.
If you need a hearing aid fitting in Bundaberg, contact us today.
Independent Hearing Advice
At Bundaberg Hearing, we operate as an independent hearing clinic. This means our recommendations are based on what is clinically appropriate for your hearing loss and lifestyle. We don’t hold contracts with a signal manufacturer or have commercial targets.
Our focus is on finding the right hearing aids for your needs and that support your life in the best way possible. We give real, clear, realistic advice to each and every patient.
Funding and Eligibility
If the costs of hearing aids are a concern, there are several pathways that can reduce or cover the cost, depending on your circumstances.
Hearing Services Program (pensioners and eligible adults)
The Australian Government’s Hearing Services program provides subsidised hearing services and hearing aids to eligible Australians. You may be eligible if you hold a Pensioner Concession Card, a Department of Veterans Affairs card, or certain other concession cards. If you need pensioner hearing aids in Bundaberg, talk to us to see if you qualify.
Veterans and DVA
Veterans holding a DVA Gold Card or a White Card (for eligible conditions) might be entitled to hearing services and hearing aids through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Entitlements for veterans’ hearing aids in Bundaberg vary, and we can help you work through your options.
Private Health Insurance
Some private health insurance extras policies include a benefit for hearing aids. The amount covered will vary, and it’s not an option on all policies. We recommend checking with your provider directly to assess if you qualify for assistance from them..
Self-Funded
For those self-funding hearing aids privately, we offer a range of technology levels that suit different price points. We will always explain costs clearly so you know exactly what you’re getting for your budget.
To find out what pathway suits your situation, book a hearing aid consultation, and we can help you move forward.
Our Hearing Aid Partners and the NAL Guide
This guide has been designed to support people in exploring the hearing aid features that could be used for their listening needs, and discuss them with their family and clinician. Clinicians can refer to this guide to better support the early stages of the client’s journey, and when reviewing hearing goals and new technologies.
A wide range of hearing aid features has been broken down into six categories based on common listening needs.
