Hearing Tests in Brisbane
A hearing test is an assessment by a qualified audiologist that measures the softest sounds you can hear, how clearly you understand speech and how your middle ear is working. All Ears in Hearing can assess hearing for both children (from age 3) and adults. No referral is necessary for a hearing test, and your private health fund can tell you about rebates. A Medicare rebate is only available for General Practitioner Referrals through the Chronic Disease Management program or with a referral from an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist or a Neurologist.
Testing takes up to an hour and includes a comprehensive assessment which involves a hearing test, speech discrimination test, middle ear function test and a test of cochlear hair cell function. A report will be provided to you or to your GP/ENT.
What happens at your hearing test?
A hearing test takes up to an hour and covers your hearing, speech understanding, middle ear function and cochlear hair cell function.
Booking a hearing test works like this:
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 aids: The clinic can talk you through hearing aid options. Read more about hearing aids, children’s hearing tests and the Hearing Services Program. Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Children Hearing Tests
All Ears in Hearing assesses children’s hearing from age 3, with a hearing test, speech understanding test, middle ear function test and cochlear hair cell test.
Book an assessment if you have concerns about your child’s hearing or they have difficulty with listening or learning in the classroom.
If your child is experiencing learning or listening difficulties, ask about an Auditory Processing assessment.
Auditory Processing Assessments
An Auditory Processing assessment can be performed on children aged 7 and older.
Auditory processing refers to how the brain makes sense of what the ear hears. Deficits in Auditory processing result in a breakdown of information travelling from the ears to the brain and are associated with listening, comprehension, language and learning difficulties.
Children with Auditory Processing difficulties:
- Behave as though they have a hearing loss, especially in background noise
- Perform more poorly in classes that are highly dependent on verbal language skills
- Are easily distracted
- Have difficulty following multi-step instructions
- Refuse to participate in classroom discussions
- Say ‘huh’ or ‘what’
- Have difficulty spelling
- Have poor reading skills
Come to All Ears in Hearing for a Hearing Test.
Book a hearing test at the Rochedale South or Shailer Park clinic, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We are based in Brisbane - Springwood, Rochedale South and Shailer Park.
The clinics are at 5 Pannikin St, Rochedale South and 4/3 Mandew St, Shailer Park.
Rochedale South Hearing Clinic
Address: 5 Pannikin St,
Rochedale South QLD 4123
Phone: 07 3841 3764
Shailer Park Hearing Clinic
Address: Logan Place number 3,
Shop 4, Shailer Park QLD 4128
Phone: 0478 282 561
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for a hearing test?
No, you do not need a referral to book a hearing test at All Ears in Hearing. Rebates can depend on your private health fund or on a referral from your GP or specialist, so it is worth checking before you come. Our team can explain what applies when you call.
What is included in a hearing test here?
A hearing test is a comprehensive assessment. It looks at the softest sounds you can hear, how clearly you understand speech, how your middle ear is working and how the hair cells in your inner ear respond. Your audiologist then explains the results to you in plain language.
Will I get a report after my hearing test?
Yes, a report can be provided to you, or sent to your GP or ENT specialist if you would like that. Your audiologist goes through the results with you first, so you understand what they show and what your options might be.
Can I get a rebate for a hearing test?
It depends on your situation. Your private health fund can tell you about any rebate, and Medicare rebates only apply with certain referrals, such as from a GP through the Chronic Disease Management program or from an ENT specialist or neurologist. Ask our team what applies to you when you book.
Do you test children as well as adults?
Yes, All Ears in Hearing assesses both children and adults. If you have concerns about your child's hearing, speech or listening in the classroom, you are welcome to book an assessment. Call our team to check what suits your child's age.
What is an auditory processing assessment?
Auditory processing is how the brain makes sense of what the ears hear. An assessment looks at listening and understanding, especially in background noise. It can be considered for children who are older, if they have listening or learning difficulties. Ask our team whether it suits your child.
If I have never worn hearing aids, what happens after a hearing test?
Your audiologist explains your results first, and talks through whether hearing aids are something to consider. If they are, the team can explain the options and what to expect, including that wearing them every day is a big step. There is no pressure to decide on the day.
Where can I book a hearing test?
You can book at the Rochedale South clinic on 07 3841 3764 or the Shailer Park clinic on 0478 282 561. Both are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. When you book, the team gives you an overview of your consultation.