Funding options
Hearing care you may not have to pay for
The Australian Government funds hearing services for many pensioners and veterans. We will check your eligibility and walk you through it.
Hearing Services Program
Fully subsidised services for eligible clients
Hearing loss affects communication, independence and taking part in community life. The Australian Government Hearing Services Program helps eligible people reduce the effects of hearing loss through the right hearing services.
Eligibility is set by the government. Pensioner Concession Card holders and some Department of Veterans' Affairs card holders are common examples. Call us and we will check for you, or read more on the Hearing Services Program website.
What eligible clients receive
- A complete hearing assessment with a range of tests
- Access to quality hearing devices, fully subsidised under the program
- Counselling to get the most from your hearing devices
- Hearing services and ear health support, including proper fitting
- An optional annual maintenance agreement for repairs and upkeep, for a small fee
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Hearing services for veterans
Hearing loss and tinnitus are common among veterans. Eligible veterans can access a range of hearing services at no cost under DVA funding.
Veteran Gold Card holders
Eligible for DVA-funded hearing services.
Veteran White Card holders
Eligible when receiving treatment for an accepted service-related injury or condition.
Services at no cost
- Assessments for service-related hearing loss
- Hearing devices and support through the Hearing Services Program
- Tinnitus management
- Cochlear implant support
Tinnitus Program
Mild tinnitus is managed under the Hearing Services Program. Eligible veterans with severe tinnitus, including those not eligible for the Hearing Services Program, can use the DVA Tinnitus Program for:
- Clinical evaluation of tinnitus
- Hearing aids with tinnitus settings
- Sleep-assisting devices
- Specialised tinnitus counselling
Assistive listening devices
Provided through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP), including:
- FM listening systems
- Microphones
- Streamers that send sound from a TV, tablet or phone to your hearing aids
Not sure what you are entitled to? Call 0439 761 456 and we will explain the funding and check your eligibility. A hearing assessment is the first step.
Book a hearing assessment
Ready to hear the conversation again?
Call to book a time with Prasanth, or send an enquiry and we will call you back. Eligible pensioners and veterans may be covered under government programs.