Hearing Tests & Assessments in Narooma
We offer comprehensive hearing evaluations for both adults and children, tailored to their unique needs and communication goals. Whether it's your first test or part of ongoing care, we focus on clarity, comfort, and clear next steps.
For Adults
Clear results. Compassionate care.
- Full diagnostic hearing assessments
- Help with hearing aid suitability and funding eligibility (e.g. HSP)
- Results explained in plain language
- Recommendations that fit your lifestyle, budget, and communication needs
"We take the time to understand your hearing story—not just your test results."
For Children (6 months+)
Early support makes a world of difference.
- Paediatric hearing screening and diagnostics
- Age-appropriate, play-based assessments where possible
- Referrals and collaboration with your GP or ENT as needed
- Parental guidance every step of the way
"We aim to make your child's first hearing test a calm and positive experience—for both of you."
What a hearing assessment involves
A hearing test is more than a single beep-and-respond exercise. It's a careful, individualised picture of how you hear — and how well you understand speech in real life. A typical adult assessment may include:
Everything is painless and completely safe. For children, we adapt the approach to suit their age and stage — including play-based methods where appropriate.
What to expect at your appointment
A relaxed start — we'll chat about why you're here and what you've noticed, with no rushing and no jargon.
The testing itself — comfortable, quiet and at your pace. Most adult appointments take around 45–60 minutes.
Your results, explained — we go through what we found in plain language, on the day, so it finally makes sense.
Clear next steps — whatever's right for you, from simple reassurance to hearing protection, hearing aids, or a referral.
It helps to bring your Medicare card, any previous hearing reports, and your current hearing aids if you have them — even if they're not working well. You're also welcome to bring a family member or friend.
Who should have their hearing checked?
Hearing changes are often gradual, so they can be easy to miss. It may be worth booking a test if you, or someone you care about, has noticed any of these:
You don't need a reason to check, either — a baseline test gives you peace of mind and something to compare against in future.
Understanding your results & next steps
Your results are usually plotted on a chart called an audiogram, which shows the softest sounds you can hear across different pitches. We'll walk you through it together — what it means for everyday listening, and whether one or both ears are affected.
A hearing test is simply information, and the next step is always your choice. Sometimes the result is reassuring. Sometimes it points to something simple like earwax. And sometimes it shows that support such as hearing aids — fitted to one ear or binaurally — could genuinely help. If a GP or ENT referral is the right path, we'll help put that in place.
Because we're independent, our recommendations are guided by your needs and goals — never by sales targets. You'll never be rushed, and you'll never be sold something you don't need.
Hearing tests close to home
You don't need to travel to a city clinic for a thorough hearing assessment. Annemarie provides experienced, independent hearing testing in Narooma, for the wider Eurobodalla and South Coast community — from Dalmeny and Tuross Head to Moruya, Bermagui and beyond.
Ready to take the first step? Get in touch to arrange a hearing test that suits you.
Hearing Test FAQs
Ready to Check Your Hearing?
Whether you're concerned about changes, want peace of mind, or need a baseline check, we're here to guide you clearly and calmly. For children, we offer gentle, play-based assessments that make hearing tests stress-free.
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