In Australia, navigating the pathway to accessing free hearing tests with a General Practitioner (GP) referral is facilitated through Medicare, the country's public health system. This system supports eligible individuals by covering the costs associated with hearing assessments when a GP deems them necessary. Here's a detailed overview of how this process typically works in
In the world of hearing aids, innovation and comfort often go hand-in-hand, leading to groundbreaking solutions that enhance the lives of users. This month, we're thrilled to feature one such revolutionary product on our hearing care website – the Signia Silk hearing aids. As one of the world's smallest hearing aids, Signia Silk combines discretion
In industries across the globe, workers face various risks every day, but one of the most common yet overlooked dangers is noise. Occupational hearing hazards are a critical issue that affects millions of workers, leading to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) – the most prevalent work-related illness in many countries. As we observe Hearing Awareness Week,
In our modern world, noise is a constant companion. From the bustling city streets to the latest gadgets in our homes, we are surrounded by sounds that, while often welcome, can have a profound impact on our hearing health. As we observe Hearing Awareness Week, it's crucial to understand the relationship between decibels (dB) and
Hearing is a vital sense that enriches our lives in countless ways, from the practical ability to communicate to the joy of listening to music or the sounds of nature. However, when hearing is affected by conditions such as tinnitus, it can have a profound impact on our daily lives. In this article, we delve
Hearing is a vital sense that enriches our lives in countless ways, from the practical ability to communicate to the joy of listening to music or the sounds of nature. However, when hearing is affected by conditions such as tinnitus, it can have a profound impact on our daily lives. In this article, we delve
Cerumen ... also known as ear wax. It's the ears defense system and necessary for ear health. The ear is the only place on the body that has special glands that produce this waxy oil substance called Cerumen. Wax will generally come out on it's own but in some cases the ear can't excrete the
Invisible in the ear hearing aids are the most commonly requested devices. So why doesn’t everyone have them? Well, there’s a number of reasons. 1. Canal size: Depending on the size of your ear canal, it’s sometimes not possible to squeeze all the device components into a small space. It’s important for you
No longer just for “old people” hearing aids have really advanced in the last 20 years. All our technology is digital –no more analogue hearing aids. From Bluetooth connectivity, direct streaming, fitness monitoring and fall detection. But of course, a hearing aids most important job is to improve hearing. The ear is a complex system
The noise you hear in your ears. It can be described as ringing, crickets, buzzing, hissing, whistles and in some cases singing or voices. Tinnitus if often linked with hearing loss.If you have tinnitus you should get a hearing check. Other factors could also contribute to tinnitus, sometimes it’s medication, sometimes medical conditions like Diabetesor
