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Celebrating 25 years with Carrie Symons
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Carrie’s 25 year journey at ihear.
Read ArticleHave You Ever Felt Like You’re Missing Out Connecting Virtually?
How we interact and communicate has changed dramatically and it highlights how important your hearing is to keep connected with family and friends. Listen to how improved hearing can have such an impact on one person. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/starkey-australia_hearbetterlivebetter-activity-6834297712058490880-iQw2
Read ArticleAffordable Hearing and Tinnitus Relief Join ihear
As of 30th July, 2021, ihear Australia acquired Affordable Hearing and Tinnitus Relief. We are excited for the staff of the 4 new locations to join our team as their values align with ours – highest level of hearing care and exceptional customer service. Our latest acquisition means we are extending essential hearing services to…
Read ArticleHappy Mothers Day
We wanted to take this opportunity to wish all the mums, stepmums and grandmothers a wonderful Mothers Day. With 90% of our staff being female, we wanted to acknowledge their huge contribution in balancing work and family life. We appreciate all the experience they bring. Here are a few of their stories: Krystal – ihear…
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-04-07
Our patients are our number one priority and we provide the best in hearing care. As such we have adapted our services at this time to make it safer and easier for you to access essential hearing services. To find out how you can utilize these services, you can call your local ihear clinic directly…
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-27
Hearing healthcare has been classified an essential service by the Commonwealth Government. All ihear Australia clinics are clean, safe and open to serve our patients and the community. Please call on 1300 650 250 or contact us if you have any questions on how we are operating in the current environment.
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-17
Our priority, as always, is the safety and care of our clients and staff. At this moment in time, all our clinics are open and we have taken extra measures to sanitise and increase hygiene procedures to create a safe environment. We are here to support you so if you have any concerns, please contact…
Read ArticleAustralian Bushfire Donations
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the bushfires, our support workers and the loss of lives, homes and wildlife. The scale and damage of these fires are beyond anything that we have seen or experienced.We are a company built on people helping people and want to do our part in helping those communities…
Read ArticleStarkey Foundation Mission Philippines 2019
Theresa from our ihear Caringbah clinic got the opportunity to travel to the Philippines to join the Starkey Foundation and provide much-needed hearing care to those in need. Over 500 patients, some travelling long distances to be seen and fitted with hearing aids. At first, I thought, “How are we going to fit, let alone…
Read ArticleChristmas Closures
Some clinic closures may vary, please contact your local ihear clinic for details.
Read ArticleWhat Do You Hear?
Some of our best moments as ihear clinicians come from the follow-up appointments, when we meet again with patients who’ve been recently fitted with hearing aids. More often than not they want to relate their tales of the sounds they can hear now, that they hadn’t even realised how much they were missing…or not missing, in the…
Read ArticleWhy Bring a Plus One to Your Hearing Appointment
The journey back to your best hearing health isn’t one you should have to take alone. In fact, bringing a family member or friend along to your audiology appointment can be a beneficial and positive experience. They can fill in some of the blanks of your hearing loss experience During your first appointment and interaction…
Read ArticleWe Know You Are Busy but Mark This Appointment in Your Calendar
As Australians grow both more concerned and better educated about their health and well-being, many already see the importance of regular health checks. You might have an annual GP visit on your list, six-monthly dental checks and cleanings, and maybe others on top of that too! We keep ourselves healthy through eating right and staying…
Read ArticleCan Hearing Aids Cause Hearing Loss?
This is a myth we can bust! Hearing aids definitely do not cause hearing loss if fitted personally for you by a clinician. If this concern has been a barrier to yourself or someone you love in addressing a potential hearing loss, please read (or share) this article. This narrative should no longer block the way to…
Read ArticleBeware the Online Bargain! Trust a Hearing Professional
Where would we be without online shopping? It’s arguably one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. Ecommerce in Australia continues to grow and grow! A 2016 report by Australia Post notes that we’re seeing previously untapped consumer segments become more comfortable with shopping online. And what’s not to love? It’s convenient – most online…
Read ArticleWhen Is It Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
In today’s world, technology is moving so fast it seems that soon as we buy something – a car, television, smartphone or laptop – a new one and more advanced model has hit the market. It’s a blessing and a curse! The exciting news is that the speed of progress also applies to hearing aids….
Read ArticleThe Amazing Human Ear and How We Hear
As audiologists, we think that hearing is an absolute marvel of science. We’re not even biased! The ear of a human fetus in the womb can detect and respond to sounds starting at just 30 weeks old. After birth, we continue to recognize our own mother’s voice, along with other familiar sounds. As we grow up, hearing…
Read ArticleA Healthy Diet Can Help Reduce the Risk of Hearing Loss
Are you looking for another reason to eat well? We’re guessing you already know a million reasons why. But if you want just one more, this one is pretty compelling. According to a study of 71,000 female nurses over a period of 22 years, women who ate a healthy diet reduced their risk of hearing…
Read ArticleGetting a Hearing Test
Last week I was having a chat with a client in one our waiting rooms. Just the usual general chit chat etc. and I noticed the body language was a little tense, this person looked quite anxious and I asked if everything was okay. The client replied, “I am fine, however I’ve never had a…
Read ArticleFive Things to Look for When Buying Hearing Aids
The world of hearing aids can be a little confusing, from assorted manufacturers and product names to numerous styles and dozens of features. So what are some key things you should look for and consider when buying hearing aids? Here are five things you’ll definitely want to look for when buying hearing aids as well as…
Read ArticleHead Banging Can Lead to Ears Ringing
What do musicians like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Chris Martin and Beethoven have in common? All have (or in Beethoven’s case, had) tinnitus. It’s not surprising, given that exposure to loud noise is a leading cause or trigger of tinnitus. Musicians, especially, are prone to it — along with hearing loss. That’s why doctors and…
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