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Hearing Loss

What is Hearing Loss? 

A hearing loss occurs when your ability to hear is reduced, making it more difficult for you to hear speech and all the other sounds in life you love. A hearing loss can be caused by many factors, but age and exposure to loud noise are the two most common causes. 

Signs of Hearing Loss 

  • Asking people to repeat themselves
  • Your family complaining the TV volume is up too loud
  • You hear ringing or buzzing noises in your ears 
  • Straining to hear in noisy places
  • Missing out on everyday sounds

Find out more about the signs of hearing loss and what to do about it

5 steps to improve your hearing

1. Check your hearing by taking our online test

2. Book an appointment to have a hearing test 

3. Check out our product range 

4. Find out more about our funding

5. Learn about care and maintenance when it comes to your hearing 

The flags of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples

Hearing Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land that we live and work on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.