Hearing Aids in Brisbane
When to see an audiologist about hearing aids
Hearing aids are not only for older people, so book a hearing test when you have concerns about your hearing.
Hazards for your hearing include your working environment, how you use cotton buds and continually listening to loud music.
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NALguide: Hearing Aid Features Explained
NALguide explains hearing aid features, and the NALguide button links to it.
What are Hearing Aids?
A hearing aid is a small electronic device, programmed by an audiologist, that amplifies the speech sounds you find hardest to hear. As hearing loss affects each person’s hearing differently, hearing aids are programmed to suit your individual hearing loss.
They are designed to support your ability to understand speech by providing amplification in the frequencies where you are missing important speech sounds. Hearing devices can support everyday listening. Read more on choosing a hearing aid, hearing aid costs in Australia and what to expect from hearing aids. A hearing test is the first step.
A typical hearing aid consists of a microphone to pick up sound, an amplifier to amplify and process sound and a receiver or speaker to transfer the sound to the ear.
Your audiologist at All Ears in Hearing will recommend and fit a hearing aid that suits your particular listening requirement. In addition, they can design custom ear plugs – to help protect your hearing from loud noise.
What's a Microphone?
The microphone picks up sound and converts the sound waves to electrical waves. A single microphone picks up sounds equally from all directions.
Advances in hearing technology have introduced multiple microphones which are designed to support speech understanding in background noise. Multiple microphones focus on where the speech sound is coming from and reduce unwanted noise.
What's a Receiver?
The receiver transmits amplified and signal processed sound into the ear canal.
In behind-the-ear instruments, the sound must travel from the device behind the ear via a plastic tube to a mould in the ear canal. In the Receiver-in-the-ear and in-the-ear styles, the receiver is placed in the ear canal, making the receiver more susceptible to wax damage.
What's an Amplifier?
The amplifier amplifies sound to a level that can make speech easier for the person with hearing loss to hear.
Since the mid 1990s, the majority of amplifiers manufactured are based on digital technology. Amplifiers reduce feedback, the annoying whistling that hearing aids can make. In addition, the amplifier applies noise reduction to the signal by reducing the background noise and emphasising the speech signal.
What You Can Expect from All Ears in Hearing Regarding Pensioners Hearing Aids?
Eligible pensioners and veterans can ask about hearing services through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
When you visit for hearing aids or a hearing test, you can count on:
Opening hours and booking: Our clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with Saturday appointments at Rochedale South. When you book, the customer service team gives you an overview of your consultation.
Helpful tips: If you have never worn hearing aids before, wearing them every day is a big step. The team can talk you through what to expect.
Hearing aid choices: The clinic can talk you through hearing aid options.
FM and assistive listening devices
Before you buy an FM or assistive listening device, check three things: your hearing, the cause of your hearing loss and whether it is reversible.
- Get your hearing checked. Book a hearing test and ask your GP to include hearing in your annual physical assessment.
- Know the cause. If you listen to loud music or hearing loss runs in your family, that affects the type of FM Hearing System you choose.
- Check the cause first. An ear infection, water in your ear or a build-up of ear wax can each affect hearing. Your GP or an ENT specialist can tell you the cause.
A Short Buyers Guide for Getting the Right Hearing Aid
The right hearing aid depends on your individual hearing needs, and All Ears in Hearing recommends devices on that basis.
If you are concerned about your hearing, book a hearing test. The clinic stocks hearing aids to suit different needs.
Independent advice. All Ears in Hearing is a family-owned and run small business, so the clinic recommends devices based on your individual hearing needs.
Adjusting to new sounds. When you wear your aid for the first time, you can hear sounds you haven’t heard in a while, and they sound different from what you remember. Give it time, and your audiologist will help you adjust to the new sounds. You can adjust the volume on your hearing aid.
Clear communication. Whether you’re getting the hearing aid for yourself or a loved one, hearing aids don’t give you back your original hearing, and in particular circumstances, a gap in hearing can remain. The clinic helps you develop communication strategies, so everything is clear for the wearer and family.
Know what your hearing aid does for you before you commit to one. Your aid can need fine-tuning from time to time, and All Ears in Hearing helps with maintenance, replacing parts and general aftercare service. Please get in touch for more information or with any questions.
What You Can Expect From All Ears in Hearing
The clinic’s fully qualified team follows three steps before recommending a hearing aid: tests, a lifestyle assessment and a recommendation.
- Tests.These include hearing tests for children, bone conduction testing and speech understanding testing, to find out what is affecting your hearing.
- Holistic assessment.Next, the team looks at your lifestyle. Options range from the conventional hearing aid to a receiver in canal, and from earplugs for the security industry to simple noise earplugs for musicians.
- Recommendation.All Ears in Hearing recommends the type of aid that suits your needs from its range. The clinic is not paid a commission for the aids it offers you, so recommendations are based on your needs.
Pop in for a hearing test and bring your whole family. We’ll remember your name.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hearing aid and how does it work?
A hearing aid is a small electronic device, programmed by an audiologist, that makes the speech sounds you find hardest to hear easier to pick up. A microphone collects sound, an amplifier processes it, and a receiver sends it into your ear. It is set up around your own hearing test results, so no two are programmed quite the same.
Do I need a hearing test before I get a hearing aid?
Yes, a hearing test is the first step. It shows which sounds you find hard to hear, and your audiologist uses those results to recommend and program a device. Hearing aids are not only for older people, so you can book a test whenever you have concerns about your hearing. Call 07 3841 3764 (Rochedale South) or 0478 282 561 (Shailer Park).
What do the microphone, amplifier and receiver each do?
The microphone picks up sound, the amplifier processes and strengthens it, and the receiver delivers it into your ear canal. Some devices use more than one microphone to help with speech in background noise. Your audiologist can show you how these parts work in the style you are considering.
Why does a hearing aid sometimes whistle?
Whistling, called feedback, can happen when sound leaks out of the ear and is picked up again by the microphone. A poor fit or a blocked ear can be involved. Modern amplifiers help reduce it, but if it keeps happening, ask our team to check the fit and settings. Call 07 3841 3764 (Rochedale South) or 0478 282 561 (Shailer Park).
Can pensioners and veterans get help with hearing aids?
Eligible pensioners and veterans can ask about hearing services through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program, so eligibility and what is covered depend on your situation. Ask our team when you book, and we can explain the next steps. Call 07 3841 3764 (Rochedale South) or 0478 282 561 (Shailer Park).
What happens at my first hearing aid appointment?
You will have your hearing assessed, and your audiologist will talk through your listening needs and what you would like from a hearing aid. When you book, our customer service team gives you an overview of the consultation. If you have never worn hearing aids, the team can talk you through what to expect. Call 07 3841 3764 (Rochedale South) or 0478 282 561 (Shailer Park).
Do you offer custom earplugs as well as hearing aids?
Yes, our audiologists can design custom earplugs that are made to fit your ears and are designed for use around loud noise. They are separate from hearing aids. If you work in a noisy place or enjoy loud events, ask our team about the options. Call 07 3841 3764 (Rochedale South) or 0478 282 561 (Shailer Park).
What is NALguide and how can it help me?
NALguide is a resource that explains hearing aid features in plain language, and the NALguide button on our page links to it. It can help you understand terms before an appointment. Your audiologist can also explain any feature you are unsure about.