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Do all Hearing Aids Whistle?

During a recent consultation, a client told me a story about a lady whose hearing aids whistled.  When her grand-daughter heard the sound, she asked Grandma whether she had a mouse in her ear! This is caused by feedback and is experienced by many hearing aids users,...

Hearing Protection

As well as providing diagnostic and hearing aid services for those with impaired hearing, Wangaratta Audiology also stocks a range of items for hearing protection. Models are available for industrial, sporting, kid-sized ear muffs,  musician and custom moulded ear...

Replacement OHS Hearing aids every 5 years

The Office of Hearing Services recently changed the guidelines regarding the replacement of old hearing aids.   Previously, new funding was available every six years; however that has been revised to every five years.   This means that every five years OHS...

Mercury-free Batteries

You may have noticed that the new batteries you have received in the clinic are now mercury free – they have a small green label on the front. None of these batteries should be tossed in the bin. We are happy for you to bring them to the clinic for...

Water and Hearing aids

Newer hearing aids (no more than two years old) are much more water and dust resistant than previous models. BUT please remember they are not yet waterproof!

Hearing delays can be costly!

People delay important things The average person waits about seven years to get hearing aids after hearing loss is first diagnosed The average age of first time hearing aid wearers is 63 years. One in six people has a hearing loss Avoiding wearing your hearing aids...