By NICOLE VALICEK
A SPECIAL hearing bus made a loud noise last week when it visited Laverton and offered its services to residents.
Australian Hearing brought its services to the doorstep of the Laverton area, when its Hearing Bus stopped by to offer free hearing checks and promote hearing health awareness last Wednesday.
As well as having a hearing check, visitors to the bus can find information on a range of common hearing issues and view a display of easy-to-use hearing devices for around the home.
According Australian Hearing Werribee’s acting manager, Chris Koros, hearing loss is a prevalent issue in the community, with 60 per cent of Australians over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss.
“The mobile service is a convenient way to check your hearing and make sure you are in good hearing health,” Mr Koros said.
“The hearing checks are conducted by experts from Australian Hearing and take around 15 minutes to complete.”
Mr Koros said the team was on-hand “to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards to your hearing.”
People who visit the bus can also learn more about products that make everyday hearing easier, such as headsets for watching the TV and alert systems for doorbells.
“Not everyone who is experiencing problems hearing needs a hearing aid. Sometimes it’s just hearing the TV at normal volumes, hearing your doorbell, or hearing your friends on the phone that’s the problem,” Mr Koros said.
Australian Hearing provides subsidised hearing care for eligible people, including pensioners and most veterans. For more information call 131 797 or visit www.hearing.com.au
