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Audiologist and Hearing Tests in Point Cook

At Point Cook Doctors, our audiology services are designed to support patients with hearing concerns, balance issues, and ear health.

Our qualified audiologist conducts comprehensive hearing assessments, including hearing tests in Point Cook for children and adults, tinnitus management, and hearing aid fittings. Whether you’re experiencing hearing loss or just need a routine check, we’re here to help you stay connected and hear life clearly.

Why hearing matters

Hearing supports communication, safety, work and connection with family and friends. Hearing loss often develops gradually, so it can go unnoticed for years. Audiologists are university-trained health professionals who assess hearing and balance, and help people manage hearing loss and related conditions.

Signs it is time for a test

asking people to repeat themselves
struggling to follow conversations in noisy places
turning the TV up louder than others prefer
ringing, buzzing or other noises in the ears
feeling that people mumble
family noticing changes in your hearing
a child who does not respond to sounds, or whose speech is delayed

Hearing in children

Newborns in Australia are offered a hearing screen soon after birth, but hearing can change later, particularly with frequent ear infections. Middle ear fluid after an infection can reduce hearing for weeks, which may affect speech and learning in young children, so any concern about a child’s hearing is worth checking at any age.

What happens at a hearing test in Point Cook

A hearing assessment is painless. It starts with questions about your hearing, health and lifestyle and a look inside the ears, followed by tests such as listening for tones through headphones and repeating words. The results and any recommended next steps are then explained.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is hearing a sound, such as ringing or buzzing, when no external sound is present. There is often no quick fix, but an audiologist can help you understand it and learn strategies to reduce its impact on sleep, concentration and mood.

Hearing aids

When hearing aids are recommended, the options are talked through, the devices are fitted, and settings are adjusted to suit your hearing and lifestyle. Follow-up appointments fine-tune the settings as you get used to them.

Protecting your hearing

wear hearing protection around loud noise at work or home
keep headphone volume down
take breaks from noisy environments
keep cotton buds and other objects out of your ears

Funding

Audiology can be accessed without a referral. The Australian Government Hearing Services Program provides hearing services for eligible people, including many pension concession card holders and veterans, and some private health funds contribute towards hearing aids.

When to see a GP first

See a GP promptly for ear pain, discharge from the ear, or dizziness with hearing changes. Sudden hearing loss needs urgent medical assessment.

Common questions

Can earwax affect hearing?

Yes. A build-up of earwax can reduce hearing, and a GP can check whether wax is the cause.

Can loud noise cause permanent damage?

Yes. Repeated or very loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus.

Is tinnitus always linked to hearing loss?

Often, but not always. A hearing assessment helps work out what is going on.

Does everyone with hearing loss need hearing aids?

No. The audiologist will explain the results and discuss the options that suit your hearing, lifestyle and budget.

Should I bring someone to my appointment?

It can help to bring a family member, who may notice situations where hearing is difficult and can help remember information.

Can hearing loss affect memory and thinking?

Untreated hearing loss has been linked with a higher risk of cognitive decline, which is one more reason to have hearing checked.

How often should hearing be tested?

Adults who notice no problems may not need regular testing, but a check is worthwhile if you work around noise, are over 50, or notice any of the signs above.