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    Auditory Training in Narooma

    Train your brain to hear better - with personalised, AI-powered listening exercises.

    Hearing well isn't just about your ears - it's about how your brain processes sound. Even with the best hearing aids, your brain needs practice to make the most of what it receives. That's where auditory training comes in.

    At Hear Well – Live Well, we offer LACE AI Pro - a clinically validated auditory training program backed by over 20 years of research. LACE uses artificial intelligence to deliver personalised daily exercises that help you understand speech better, especially in noisy or challenging environments. It's simple, it's effective, and you can do it from home.

    "Hearing aids amplify sound. Auditory training helps your brain make sense of it."

    What is auditory training?

    Most of the work of hearing happens in the brain, not the ear. Your ears pick up sound, but it's your brain that turns it into meaning - sorting a voice from the clatter of a café, filling in the words you didn't quite catch, and keeping up with fast or unfamiliar speakers.

    When hearing changes over time, the brain can get out of practice at this. Auditory training is a gentle, structured way to rebuild those skills. Think of it as exercise for your listening - regular, guided practice that helps your brain process sound more clearly and confidently.

    How auditory training helps:

    Improve speech understanding in noisy environments like restaurants and social gatherings

    Strengthen working memory and listening focus

    Build confidence with hearing aids and communication

    Personalised AI-driven exercises that adapt to your progress

    Train at home in just 15 minutes a day

    Stay connected to your clinician who can track your progress remotely

    Who benefits most

    Auditory training isn't only for people with hearing aids. It can suit a wide range of listeners, including:

    People who hear well in quiet but struggle in background noise
    New hearing aid wearers settling in to amplified sound
    Long-term wearers who'd like to get more from their devices
    Anyone who finds group conversations or phone calls tiring
    Those who simply want to keep their listening skills sharp

    Not sure if it's right for you? A hearing test is a good first step, and we can talk it through together.

    How it works alongside your hearing aids

    Hearing aids do a wonderful job of bringing sound back, but the first few weeks can feel busy as your brain adjusts to hearing more than it has in a while. Auditory training supports that adjustment - giving your brain focused practice so the extra sound becomes useful sound rather than just noise.

    Used together, well-fitted hearing aids and a little daily training often help people feel more comfortable in groups, on the phone and in noisy places. If you're considering devices or already wear them, you can read more about our hearing aids & fittings.

    What to expect - how it works

    1

    Talk to Annemarie

    We'll assess your listening needs and determine if auditory training is right for you.

    2

    Train daily

    Complete personalised exercises at home - just 15 minutes a day on your phone, tablet, or computer.

    3

    Hear the difference

    As your brain adapts, you'll notice improved speech understanding and confidence in everyday conversations.

    There's no rush and no pressure - we'll go at a pace that suits you, and Annemarie can check in on your progress along the way.

    Auditory training close to home

    You don't need to travel to a city clinic to keep your listening skills sharp. Annemarie provides experienced, independent care in Narooma, for the wider Eurobodalla and South Coast community - from Dalmeny and Tuross Head to Moruya and Bermagui. Because much of the training happens at home, it fits easily around life on the coast, with friendly support whenever you need it.

    Auditory Training FAQs

    Ready to Train Your Hearing?

    Ask Annemarie about LACE AI Pro and how auditory training can help you get more from your hearing - with or without hearing aids.

    Ask About Auditory Training