A hearing test can provide an Audiologist with a lot of information. It can determine if a hearing loss is present, and if so, the type and degree, and the possible cause. A hearing test also provides information as to which sounds you are not hearing and varies from person to person.
NDIS starts its roll-out in Richmond
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has begun its national rollout and is on track to commence in parts of Richmond in October this year. There is a lot of information available and it can be complex to understand so we wanted to take the time to make sure our clients are well informed. This is a huge step forward for those in Australia with hearing loss. Up until now, there have been no funds available for those with hearing loss that are older than 26 years and not on a pension.
NDIS Starts Its Roll-out in Gippsland
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has begun its national roll out and is on track to commence in parts of Gippsland in October this year. There is a lot of information available and it can be complex to understand so we wanted to take the time to make sure our clients are well informed. This is a huge step forward for those in Australia with hearing loss. Up until now there have been no funds available for those with hearing loss that are older than 26 years and not on a pension.
What is the NDIS?
The NDIS is a new way of providing support/funding to Australian citizens...
Free Services for Pensioners
In 1996, Helix Hearing Services made a difficult decision to discontinue their Office of Hearing Services (OHS) contract, enabling the provision of subsidised services to eligible pensioner and DVA clients.
With the introduction of hearing services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the growing number of existing clients eligible for the pension, Helix Hearing has applied and been successful in regaining an OHS contract.
This is very exciting for Helix Hearing and its clients. Over the past 20 years, our clients who have transitioned onto a pension have had to seek...
New Clinic in Berwick
We are excited that Helix Hearing are now providing hearing services in Berwick. We will open our doors for the first time on April 7th at Suite 8, 48 Kangan Drive, Berwick.
This is a great opportunity for Helix Hearing to expand into this growing area. While we will be offering our full range of services from Berwick, we will also be providing diagnostic audiology for Mr Guillermo Hurtado, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, who will be consulting next door.
Laura and Meg are looking forward to seeing you in Berwick, offering our same great services from this new location. We’re sure...
Hello Leongatha
We are very excited to announce that Helix Hearing is now servicing Leongatha and the surrounding South Gippsland area. On November 1st Meg and Andrew purchased Lucy Stevens Audiology, which will now be operating as Helix Hearing.
Many of our clients might remember Lucy Stevens. Her first three years working in Leongatha and Morwell were with Helix Hearing. In 1995, Lucy started her own clinic in Leongatha, which has serviced South Gippsland from that time. Looking to make moves towards retirement and to spend more time with family, it came time for Lucy to look at a succession plan.
Despite...
Free Services for Pensioners.
In 1996, Helix Hearing Services made a difficult decision to discontinue their Office of Hearing Services (OHS) contract, enabling the provision of subsidised services to eligible pensioner and DVA clients.
Hello Leongatha.
We are very excited to announce that Helix Hearing is now servicing Leongatha and the surrounding South Richmond area. On November 1st Meg and Andrew purchased Lucy Stevens Audiology, which will now be operating as Helix Hearing.