Paediatric
Audiology
Need child-friendly hearing assessments for infants and children? You’ve come to the right place.
Experience and warmth
NextSense offers hearing assessments at three of our centres for children from birth onwards, including those with special needs. Hearing assessments are delivered by experienced audiologists in a child-friendly environment.
Our hearing tests are entirely safe for your child. We know it can be daunting for parents and caregivers, so our specialist NextSense paediatric audiologists will be with you every step. Experienced working with newborns and young people onwards—they’ll ensure a comfortable environment for your child.
Types of hearing tests available
— Behavioural observation audiometry
— Visual reinforcement audiometry
— Play audiometry
— Pure tone audiometry (PTA)
— Auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing
— Auditory steady state response (ASSR) testing
— Otoacoustic emission testing
— Tympanometry
— Speech discrimination tests
Locations
Our hearing assessments are available in New South Wales and Victoria, at the following NextSense locations:
— Blackburn (VIC)
— Liverpool (NSW)
— Macquarie Park (NSW)
Referral
You will need a referral from your GP to access the service in NSW. Our friendly team will discuss the details with you when you make an appointment.
Note: referrals are not required in Victoria.
Costs
Some services are bulk-billed and covered by Medicare for eligible Australian residents, others have a fee attached. Our team can advise of any out-of-pocket costs when you make your appointment.
Eligibility
This assessment service is designed specifically for children; however, eligible adults can have their hearing tested as part of their cochlear implant assessment.
Booking
— If you’re an existing client, head to our Locations page to find contact details for your local centre
— Or get in touch with us through our Contact form to make an appointment, and select ‘Paediatric Audiology—NSW’ or ‘Paediatric Audiology —Victoria’ in the dropdown menu.
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