Hearing Health: Diagnostic and assessment services for an adult 21 years and over
Diagnostic audiology assessment consists of a number of tests that give detailed information about your hearing. An audiologist, who is a specialist in hearing, will carry out the tests.
What happens after my hearing screening or referral?
When a hearing screening or referral recommends the need for a diagnostic audiology assessment you could be referred to any of the following services:
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Australian Hearing Services (if eligible)
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Diagnostic Audiology at a hospital or Community Health Centre in your local area.
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Private Audiologists Check the Yellow Pages for local centres or contact the Audiological Society of Australia
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Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre (if appropriate)
At this time you may also be interested in obtaining information from groups or agencies established to provide support and information for people with hearing problems.
Healthcare providers may be able to recommend support groups, advocacy bodies or associations that are relevant to your circumstances.
The following websites may be useful in providing you with information about groups relevant to your circumstances.
Click here for more information on support agencies
This web page is managed and authorised by Primary Health & Community Partnerships of the NSW Department of Health. Last updated: 17 March, 2009