Funding & Support
Quality hearing care should be accessible and easy to navigate. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be eligible for government-funded services, Medicare rebates, private health insurance benefits or other funding assistance.
Our team will take the time to understand your situation, explain the available options and help you access any funding you may be entitled to.
Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP)
The Australian Government Hearing Services Program helps eligible Australians access essential hearing care. Georges River Hearing & Audiology is an accredited provider of the program for adults aged 26 years and over.
Eligible clients may receive*:
• Comprehensive hearing assessments at no out-of-pocket cost• Subsidised hearing aids, with fully funded options available for some clients• Ongoing maintenance and annual battery supplies• Access to selected assistive listening devices to improve communication in everyday environments
Who may be eligible?
You may qualify if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and:
• Hold a Pensioner Concession Card• Hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Gold Card• Hold a DVA White Card for accepted hearing-related conditions• Are a current serving member of the Australian Defence Force, including eligible full-time Reserve personnel• Have been referred through a Disability Employment Service
Not sure whether you qualify? Call us on 02 9123 3893 and our team can help you confirm your eligibility and explain the services available through the program.
*Eligibility and benefits are subject to Australian Government Hearing Services Program guidelines.
Private Health Insurance & Self-Funded Care
Whether you have private health insurance or prefer to self-fund your hearing care, we'll work with you to find the most appropriate solution for your needs and budget.
Many private health funds provide benefits towards hearing assessments, hearing aids and selected audiology services, depending on your level of cover. We work with most major private health funds, with rebates and annual limits varying between insurers and policies. We recommend contacting your health fund before your appointment to confirm your available benefits.
HICAPS is available for participating health funds, allowing you to conveniently claim your eligible rebate at the time of payment.
If you don't have private health insurance, we offer a full range of private hearing services, with personalised recommendations based on your hearing needs, lifestyle and goals. Our team will clearly explain all costs and available options, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates may be available for selected audiology services when you have a valid referral from your GP or medical specialist. Referrals are generally provided when further investigation of hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness or other hearing-related concerns is clinically appropriate.
Depending on your individual circumstances and referral, eligible patients may be able to claim a Medicare rebate towards comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments and other clinically necessary audiology services, such as earwax removal.
If you're unsure whether you're eligible, our friendly team can help confirm your referral and explain any Medicare rebates that may be available before your appointment.
Depending on your individual circumstances and referral, eligible patients may be able to claim a Medicare rebate towards comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments and other clinically necessary audiology services, such as earwax removal.
If you're unsure whether you're eligible, our friendly team can help confirm your referral and explain any Medicare rebates that may be available before your appointment.
Unsure which funding option is right for you?
Funding pathways can sometimes seem confusing, but we're here to make the process straightforward. Contact Georges River Hearing & Audiology and we'll help determine which funding options may apply, answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.