Hearing Test

Your Hearing Assessment Journey

A precise hearing assessment is the first and most important step in your hearing care journey. At Hearing Point, we take the time to evaluate your unique hearing needs and develop a personalised care plan to ensure the best possible outcome.

Hearing Test

Why are Hearing Tests Important?

Hearing loss often develops gradually, which can make it tricky to notice until it begins to affect your daily life. A professional hearing test helps:

At Hearing Point, hearing tests are performed by university trained audiologists to assess your ability to detect a range of sound levels and frequencies.

Professional & Accurate Hearing Checks

Looking for a reliable hearing test near you? At Hearing Point, we provide comprehensive, accurate, and comfortable hearing assessments. Whether you're experiencing early signs of hearing loss or simply want peace of mind from tinnitus, our expert audiologists use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate your hearing and guide you towards the best hearing solution.

If you are looking for a hearing test in Adelaide, visit our website to find a convenient location and book online in minutes.

Before Your Hearing Test

Schedule and prepare:

Book your appointment and arrive on time.

Medical history:

Be ready to provide information about any ear infections, hearing problems, medications, or noise exposure.

Avoid loud noise:

Try to avoid loud environments for at least 12–24 hours prior.

Bring hearing devices:

If you use hearing aids, bring them along and any previous audiology reports.

Note symptoms:

Make a list of any hearing issues, tinnitus (ringing), or balance problems.

During Your Test

Initial evaluation:

The audiologist will inspect your ears with an otoscope to check for blockage or infection.

Pure-tone testing:

You’ll wear headphones and respond to tones at various pitches and volumes.

Speech testing:

You may be asked to repeat words or sentences to check how well you hear speech.

Middle ear testing:

Some tests measure eardrum movement and middle ear function (tympanometry).

Comfort and communication:

You can ask questions anytime; the audiologist may pause to explain results.

After Your Test

Results discussion:

The audiologist will review your hearing results and explain hearing loss, if any.

Recommendations:

Possible outcomes include hearing aids, medical referrals, or protective measures for your ears.

Follow-up plan:

You may need to repeat testing or schedule follow-ups to monitor changes.

Lifestyle advice:

Guidance on reducing noise exposure, hearing care, or communication strategies.

Documentation:

We can send a detailed report to your doctor for medical opinion.

Types of Hearing Assessments We Offer

This is a detailed assessment focused on gaining a complete understanding of your hearing
health.

Includes:

 Compliant with work-cover requirements for noise-related hearing loss claims.

Includes:

Tailored Assessment for Veterans.

Includes:

A detailed evaluation is often required for workplace hearing health screening.

Includes:

Designed specifically to assess hearing in school-aged children and teens.

Includes:

Why Choose Hearing Point?

Bringing hearing care to you – in clinic or in the comfort of your own home.

Hearing Point

Book a Hearing Test Near You Today

We make hearing test simple and stress-free:

Start your journey towards better hearing today.

Book Your Hearing Assessment Today

Begin your journey to better hearing and reconnect with the sounds that bring joy to your life

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, you don’t need a GP referral to book hearing test. However, if you have one, Medicare rebate could be applied to reduce out of pocket cost. You can also book your appointment online directly from our website.

You can get a hearing test at accredited audiology clinics, such as Hearing Point. You can book an appointment online or by phone. Your general practitioners (GP) can also provide referrals for a hearing assessment.
If hearing loss is detected, your audiologist will explain the type and degree of hearing loss and recommend appropriate treatment. This may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, auditory therapy, or referral to a GP/ specialist for medical evaluation.

Adults should have their hearing tested every 1–2 years. Children, older adults, or those with high noise exposure may need more frequent testing. You should also get tested sooner if you notice any changes.

For eligible pensioners and veterans hearing test can be fully subsidised under Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program (HSP). For others, hearing tests can be partially subsidised if they have appropriate referrals from GP/Specialist.   Please contact us so we can confirm whether any fees apply when booking your appointment.

Yes, online hearing tests can be useful for initial screening, but they are not as accurate as a full in-clinic assessment.