Our experienced team at Hear and Say offer hearing tests, cochear implant assessments and ongoing support as well as specialist speech therapy, using the latest technology at our hearing clinic in Townsville. These services are delivered by our qualified audiologist and speech pathologists.
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Book a children's hearing test with a qualified audiologist in Townsville
Hearing loss can happen in children at any age, even if they passed the universal newborn hearing screen.
Sometimes their hearing can change slowly without anyone noticing. Picking up their hearing loss early coupled with specialist early intervention is key so children can develop and meet milestones at the same age as their peers. This also helps to reduce the chance of having speech and language delays and other difficulties.
Visit Hear and Say for a hearing test for babies, toddlers and children of all ages. Our friendly audiologists will help to find hearing solutions to suit their needs.
Experts in hearing for children and adults
Signs your child may need a hearing test
There are a number of signs or symptoms to look out for in babies or young children. These signs of hearing loss can vary depending on their age and the severity of the hearing loss, including:
Worried about them following directions or responding to questions you’ve asked
The child says “What?” or “Huh?” quite often
They always want to have the volume on the iPad or TV turned up louder than other family members
Differences in their speech or language when compared to siblings or friends of a similar age
Not startled by loud sounds
Concerned about learning difficulties
You notice they’re overtired after going to Kindy or school
Our Townsville audiology services
Hearing screen
Hearing tests for children
Hearing aids
Cochlear implant assessments
The Hear and Say approach to audiology testing
At Hear and Say in Townsville we offer hearing tests and services for babies, toddlers and older children who need to have their hearing checked.
Visit our Townsville Hearing Clinic - in three easy steps
Townsville
Level 2 Building 500, Clinical Practice Building, 1 James Cook Drive, JCU Douglas Campus, Townsville Qld 4811 PO Box 190, James Cook University, Townsville Qld 4811
P 07 3850 2111
F 07 3366 1803
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
Book a hearing test at our Townsville clinic
Arrival
Hearing test and diagnostics
Hearing test FAQs
A hearing test on a toddler or child takes between 45 and 60 minutes to ensure we can undertake a complete diagnostic hearing test. This timing may vary depending on the type of testing done and the child’s responses.
You don’t need a referral for a hearing test however children under the age of 16 years are able to claim on the medicare rebate if they do bring along a referral.
If the child is under 16 years old they may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with a referral form from their doctor. The cost of a hearing test ranges and mostly depends on the age of the child or person being tested.
Part of the cost of hearing tests can be covered by Medicare if you have a referral from your doctor.
Hear and Say provides hearing aids for anyone over the age of 26. If a child or young adult requires hearing aids, and are under the age of 26, Hearing Australia can provide them through the Australian Government’s Hearing Services program.
Hearing aids are suitable for people with mild, moderate and moderately severe hearing loss. Hearing aids will make sounds louder where as cochlear implants convert sounds into electrical signals. Cochlear implants then deliver these signals to the hearing nerve which transmits to the hearing brain. Cochlear implants are suitable for people with severe or profound hearing loss and require surgery where as hearing aids do not. Our health professionals will talk you through both, and give recommendations based on your individual hearing needs.
“Since coming to Hear and Say, Freya is talking with others – she is also communicating with her peers at day care, which she wasn’t able to do for quite some time. It has made such a remarkable difference and we don’t believe she would be where she is today without the regular speech therapy she does with Liza. It’s one of Freya’s highlights for the week.”
Emily, Freya's mum
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