Experience the Difference with Melbourne Audiology Centre
At Melbourne Audiology Centre (MAC), our experienced audiologists understand that a hearing test may be something you’ve been putting off for a while. We’ve seen this time and time again, and the reality is that the sooner you act, the better your chances are of maintaining or improving your hearing.
Maintaining good hearing is crucial for effective communication, which plays a vital role in our daily lives. Clear and accurate hearing allows us to participate actively in conversations, engage with others, and fully comprehend the world around us. It is through effective communication that we build and maintain our social connections, strengthen relationships, and stay connected to the broader community. If your hearing isn’t where you’d like it to be, don’t resign yourself to having to ‘deal with it’— book a hearing test with our team at MAC today.
Have You Taken Our Free Online Hearing Test?
Have you noticed you’re asking people to repeat themselves more often these days? Maybe you can hear ringing in your ears, even when you’re in a quiet room. Whether you’re dealing with tinnitus, missing parts of conversations, or finding yourself turning the TV up louder than you used to, taking a hearing test may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your hearing health.
A diagnostic hearing test in one of our clinics is a comprehensive way to determine whether you have hearing loss. Before attending your appointment in our clinic, try our fast and free online test, which can accurately identify 81% of adults with hearing loss.
How Hearing Tests Work
1. Attend Your Appointment
We aim to make you feel welcome with our honest care. When you attend an appointment at any of our clinics, you’ll receive dedicated care from our experienced audiologists and all of our staff.
2. Diagnostic Testing
Our test takes just an hour and is conducted in soundproof/sound-treated conditions. Our diagnostic testing involves using the latest equipment, precisely calibrated for accurate results.
3. Understand Next Steps
The next steps will depend on your results. We will provide a comprehensive evaluation and assessment before offering options to suit all budgets and needs, as well as financing options, personalised aftercare, and ongoing support.
Funding Your Hearing Test
Subsidised Tests
Pensioners, veterans and other eligible clients under the Government’s Hearing Services Program may be eligible for a fully subsidised diagnostic hearing test.
Self-Funded
The price for the 1-hour comprehensive hearing assessment is $185. Medicare rebates are may be available with a GP referral to Melbourne Audiology Centre.
Hearing Tests For All Purposes
Pre-employment hearing tests
For roles that require employees to have excellent hearing, some employers may need you to undergo a pre-employment hearing test.
Industrial screening and monitoring
This aims to track the hearing health of people who work in noisy environments in order to identify and address any potential hearing loss that may arise as a result of their employment.
Industrial audiological evaluations
These comprehensive assessments evaluate the hearing health of people working in industrial settings and determine the extent of any hearing loss or damage.
Police hearing tests
These tests ensure that police officers have adequate hearing abilities in order to perform their roles and duties effectively.
Aviation (CASA) hearing assessment
Planes can generate significant noise levels, which may impact those working in aviation. The aviation (CASA) hearing assessment helps to ensure pilots, aircrew, and other aviation personnel maintain the necessary hearing abilities to safely perform their duties.
Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) hearing assessments
These hearing evaluations provide Medicare-funded services for people with chronic or complex medical conditions, allowing them to access comprehensive hearing tests conducted by audiologists such as our MAC team.
Your Hearing Test Questions Answered
For full-fee-paying individuals, a hearing test costs $185. Medicare rebates may be available with a GP referral addressed to Melbourne Audiology Centre— please contact us for more information.
If you’re aged over 50 years, you can get a subsidised hearing test at any of our clinics. Additionally, pensioners, veterans, and other eligible clients under the Government’s Hearing Services Program may also be eligible for a subsidised hearing test. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, feel free to contact us for further information.
No, you do not need a referral from a GP to access a hearing test performed by an audiologist.
We offer comprehensive hearing tests at all of our MAC centres throughout Melbourne. You can find us in Fitzroy, Sunshine, Werribee, Burnside Heights, Thomastown, Templestowe, Dandenong, and Moorabbin.
It’s generally recommended to have your hearing checked at age 65, though many people under 65 also have their hearing tested as part of their overall health assessments.
You can take our online hearing test as a screener tool, which aims to determine whether you have any hearing loss. However, the most accurate way to test your hearing is to do so in a sound-treated environment with a hearing professional.
Hearing tests assess a person’s hearing abilities by measuring their sensitivity to sound volume and pitch. The results are depicted on an audiogram, which is a graphical representation that helps identify the extent and underlying causes of any hearing difficulties. These tests commonly involve pure tone audiometry and speech discrimination tests.
Why Melbourne Audiology Centre is the Audiologist For You
Help From Experienced Audiologists
For exceptional care, the MAC team is here to meet all your needs. Our audiologists are not only highly skilled but also compassionate and welcoming. To ensure we can effectively serve our local communities, we have team members proficient in multiple languages such as Greek, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Spanish, Mandarin and Russian, guaranteeing comprehensive support for everyone.
Commission-Free Care
We operate as a commission-free clinic driven by a singular objective: to deliver sincere and authentic care. Our focus is on designing optimal treatment plans that empower each person we serve to embrace life to its fullest potential. Rest assured, when you choose to work with us, you can have confidence in our unwavering commitment to your well-being.
20+ Years of Service
Established in 2001, Melbourne Audiology Centre has been dedicated to delivering unparalleled hearing care and services to the people of Melbourne for over two decades. With multiple conveniently located centres throughout the city, we have made high-quality hearing support easily accessible to all.
Over 50s: Book Your 15-Min Free Screening
If you’re over the age of 50 and concerned about your hearing, schedule a free hearing check at any of our hearing clinics. This brief, obligation-free test includes an otoscopy to examine the ear canal for wax blockage and a hearing assessment at four frequencies. Our experienced audiologists conduct these tests in soundproof and controlled environments using precise equipment for the most accurate results possible. Following the evaluation, if hearing loss is detected, your audiologist will guide you through the appropriate next steps.
Book Your Hearing Test With Melbourne Audiology Centre
Regular hearing tests enable early detection of any hearing impairments, allowing for timely intervention and appropriate treatment options. Whether it’s the use of hearing aids or other rehabilitative measures, addressing hearing loss may significantly improve your ability to communicate, engage with others, and stay connected to the world around you.
Whatever your age, having detailed information about your hearing health is invaluable. To find out more, book your hearing test at one of our MAC clinics today.