Access personalised, professional hearing assessments across four Melbourne clinics, backed by over 30 years of specialist audiology care.
Bring a referral from your GP or medical specialist and we’ll claim your rebate on the spot.
You can still book your hearing test without one, you just won’t qualify for the Medicare rebate on that visit.
You may be eligible for fully subsidised services through the Government Hearing Services Program, No referral or gap fee for eligible clients.
Asking people to repeat themselves. Struggling to follow conversations in noisy restaurants or family gatherings. Turning the TV up higher than others prefer.
Delayed speech development, difficulty following instructions at home or school, or a recommendation from a teacher or GP are all reasons to have your child’s hearing assessed.
Maintaining connection to family, friends and community is one of the most important reasons to stay on top of hearing health as you age.
Before any testing begins, your audiologist will take a few minutes to understand your hearing concerns, your lifestyle and any relevant medical history. No two people are the same, and your appointment begins with that in mind.
You will complete a series of simple, painless assessments in a quiet, sound-treated booth. This includes listening to tones through headphones, responding to speech, and a gentle check of your middle ear function.
Most standard adult appointments take around 30 minutes.
Your audiologist will walk you through your results on the day, in plain, easy-to-understand language. A written report is then provided within one week and sent to you, and to your referring practitioner if applicable.
A hearing test does not automatically lead to a recommendation for hearing aids. Your audiologist will guide you through the next steps towards your goal of better hearing.
Knox Audiology has been caring for hearing health in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs since the mid-1990s. That depth of experience shapes every appointment – not just in what we test, but in how we listen, explain and guide you through the process.
Every audiologist at Knox Audiology is university-trained with a Master’s in Clinical Audiology and is an Accredited Member of Audiology Australia (AAudA), bringing a careful, whole-person approach that looks beyond the audiogram to understand how hearing is affecting your everyday life.
If your hearing test shows something that needs further investigation, ENT specialists consult on-site at our Wantirna clinic, providing a clear and established pathway for further review without needing to start again elsewhere.
A hearing test is a series of simple, comfortable checks that help us understand how well you are hearing different levels of sound and speech
The core adult hearing test. You will listen to a series of tones through headphones and indicate when you can hear them. This helps map your hearing across a range of pitches and volumes.
This checks how clearly you can understand speech, including in background noise. You will hear a series of words through headphones that you will repeat back to the audiologist to provide a fuller picture of your hearing ability.
A quick, painless check of how your middle ear and eardrum are working. A small ear plug attached to a prob is placed gently in the ear canal to measure how the eardrum responds to changes in air pressure.
If your hearing test suggests something that needs a more detailed review, we offer a range
of specialist assessments within the same trusted environment:
Children from 9 months at Wantirna, Boronia, Doreen. From 5yrs at Surrey Hills.
For children from 3.5 years. Available at Wantirna, Boronia, Doreen, Surrey Hills.
For balance & dizziness concerns. Available at Wantirna & Surrey Hills. Referral required.
A referral is required for a hearing test if you wish to receive a Medicare rebate. Pensioners and veteran cardholders may also be eligible for fully subsidised services through the Hearing Services Program. Please ask at reception if you would like further information.
A standard adult hearing test takes around 30 minutes. This includes the assessment itself as well as a clear verbal explanation of your results on the day.
Yes, when you have a valid GP or specialist referral. Medicare provides a rebate of $36–$54, and a gap fee may apply depending on your appointment.
Common signs include asking people to repeat themselves, finding conversations harder in noisy places, turning the TV up louder than others prefer, or missing parts of conversations. Hearing changes are often gradual, so many people do not notice them straight away. If you notice anything different about your ears of hearing, it is worth booking in for a check up.
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Children can have their hearing tested from 9 months of age (corrected age for premature babies). A referral is required for a Medicare rebate, but not to book an appointment.
No, hearing tests are painless and straightforward. Most of the assessment involves listening to tones through headphones. In some cases, a gentle air puff is used to check middle ear function, but nothing is inserted deeply into the ear for standard testing.
A hearing test result does not automatically mean you will need hearing aids. Your audiologist will explain your results clearly on the day and provide a written report within one week. Next steps may include monitoring, a GP follow-up or a discussion about options to help with daily communication which may include hearing aids, depending on your needs.
Yes, you can book a hearing test directly without seeing a GP first. A referral is only needed if you want to access a Medicare rebate or certain funding programs. Many clients choose to book first and speak with their GP afterwards if needed.
Just thoughtful care, honest guidance and support that helps you stay connected to your world.
