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.
Accessing our services
Locations
Our hearing assessments are available in New South Wales and Victoria, at the following NextSense locations:
- Blackburn (VIC)
- Liverpool (NSW)
- North Rocks (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.
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
- Tests for auditory processing disorders (not available in Victoria)
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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About hearing loss
When it comes to hearing loss, we’re experts. You may only just be beginning your journey with hearing loss—so here’s some information to help you.
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Cochlear Implant Services
From newborns to people over 90 years old, our cochlear implant program has changed the lives of thousands of Australians.
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Early Intervention—hearing
From birth onwards, we help to build foundations for learning and critical life skills to give your child the confidence to explore the world around them.
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Allied Health and therapy
We offer integrated allied health services, or therapy, for children and adults with hearing or vision loss.
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Preschool and Kindergarten
NextSense Preschool and Kindergarten offer a supportive environment for children with hearing or vision loss.
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Connected Services
We support children who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision—wherever you are in Australia.
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Service guides and handbooks
Access downloadable guides for all NextSense services, as well as a guide to NextSense Institute, our centre for research and education.
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NextSense and the NDIS
As a registered NDIS provider, we’re here to help you access services and resources that you, your child or family need.
