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Age-related hearing loss is not just a case of the ears losing their capability. The ability of the brain to process sound is weakened as well. Modern digital hearing aids may solve some of these problems.
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The Australian Government through the Department of Health and Ageing offer eligible clients with a hearing loss access to free or subsidised hearing instruments and rehabilitation services. This scheme is administered by the Office of Hearing Services.
Hearwell-Now is contracted to provide free hearing services to eligible clients of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (conditions apply).
Are you eligible?
You are eligible to apply for a hearing services Voucher if you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident 21 years or older and you are:
- a Pensioner Concession Card Holder;
- receiving Sickness Allowance from Centrelink;
- the holder of a Gold Repatriation Health Card issued for all conditions;
- the holder of a White Repatriation Health Card issued for conditions that include hearing loss;
- a dependent of a person in one of the above categories;
- a member of the Australian Defence Force; or
- undergoing a vocational rehabilitation program with the CRS Australia and you are referred by your case manager.
OR
You are eligible to receive other declared hearing services if you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident and you are:
- younger than 21 years; or
- a participant in a Community Development Employment Projects Program; or
- an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander who is over 50 years.
What services will you receive?
Eligible people can obtain a comprehensive range of hearing services designed to meet your needs, free of charge. These include:
- Your hearing assessed by a qualified hearing services practitioner.
- If the assessment indicates that a hearing aid or other device would assist you, your practitioner will help you select an appropriate model from a range of quality devices made by leading manufacturers.
- The practitioner will also advise you on how to get the maximum benefit from your hearing aid.
- If you have complex hearing problems, you will be offered additional special services to meet your needs.
In addition, eligible people can obtain maintenance of their hearing aids and devices and a regular supply of batteries on payment of a small annual maintenance fee.
How to apply for a hearing services voucher
If you are eligible you can apply for a hearing services voucher from the Office of Hearing Services. The helpful staff at Hearwell-Now can assist you in making your application or you can contact the Office of Hearing Services directly on 1800 500 726. For further information on the Hearing Services Scheme visit the
Office of Hearing Services website.