When you need an audiologist Aramac locals can reach without a long haul to the coast, the closest CQ Audiology option is the Barcaldine visiting clinic, held at the Barcaldine 60 & Better Program, 13 Willow Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725. Barcaldine is roughly 67 kilometres south of Aramac by road. CQ Audiology has no clinic, office or regular visiting day in Aramac itself, so any appointment means travelling to Barcaldine or further.
Visiting-clinic days vary by location. Please call (07) 4848 6528 to confirm the next available clinic in Barcaldine before travelling.
The short run south to Barcaldine
Aramac and Barcaldine have been linked for more than a century. The Aramac Tramway ran between the two towns from 1913 until 1975, and its old goods sheds in Aramac now house the tramway museum. These days the connection is the road south, roughly 67 kilometres, which makes Barcaldine the natural choice for most Aramac households.
Rockhampton, where the main CQ Audiology rooms are, is a long way east of Aramac. That is a very long trip for a hearing appointment, which is why the visiting clinic in Barcaldine is usually the more practical option.
An honest picture of your options
Barcaldine visiting clinic. The audiologist sees people at the 60 & Better Program on Willow Street on scheduled visiting days. No fixed day is published because visiting schedules change, so a phone call first is essential. Our Barcaldine audiologist page has more about that clinic.
The Rockhampton rooms. Located at T33 & 34A, City Centre Plaza, 24 Fitzroy Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700, and open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. The same rooms offer earwax removal by microsuction. If you are already heading to the coast for other reasons, it can be worth booking there.
By phone. Reception on (07) 4848 6528 can answer booking questions and help with device problems between visits, and will book an in-person appointment if something needs a closer look.
Wool, cattle and the Harry Redford story
Aramac is one of the older towns in the Central West. Its council notes the district was once among the biggest wool producers in the country, and cattle remain an important part of local life. The town's water supply comes from bores drawing on the Great Artesian Basin.
The town is also known for Harry Redford, the drover who in 1870 took a mob of around 1,000 cattle from Bowen Downs Station. His exploit is thought to have inspired the character Captain Starlight in the novel Robbery Under Arms, and a white bull statue in Gordon Street marks the story. The Harry Redford Cattle Drive, a droving event that visitors can join, sets out from Aramac.
Life on the land around Aramac can bring plenty of noise over a working year: shearing sheds and handpieces, motorbikes and quad bikes, bore pumps and generators, yard work with cattle, and workshop tools. If that sounds like your week, ask the audiologist about hearing protection made to fit your ears, since custom earplugs are one of the services CQ Audiology offers.
Audiologist Aramac appointments: what the Barcaldine visit involves
Each appointment is shaped around you. The audiologist will start by asking about your hearing, your work history, any ringing or buzzing in your ears, and the places where following conversation is hardest. Testing follows, chosen to suit your needs, and the results are explained on the day. Our hearing tests page describes the assessment in more detail.
Depending on what you discuss, the appointment may also cover:
- Hearing aid fitting and follow-up, which you can read about on our hearing aids in Barcaldine page.
- A tinnitus assessment.
- Custom earplug impressions.
- Pre-employment or industrial hearing checks for work.
- Children's hearing tests.
Ask when you book which of these are available on the next Barcaldine clinic day.
Weekends at Lake Dunn and listening in company
The Aramac district has natural spots that draw locals and visitors alike, including Lake Dunn, Gray Rock and Horsetailer's Gorge. Days out like these often mean talking outdoors, in the wind, around a campfire or over the noise of a vehicle.
It helps the audiologist to hear about those real situations. Before your visit, jot down two or three moments where listening felt like hard work, whether that was on the drive to Lake Dunn, at a busy pub table or on the phone to family. Bring any hearing aids you already use, and if possible bring someone who knows your routine.
Cost questions
Please ask about fees when you make the booking. Eligible pensioner concession card and DVA card holders may access services under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program; eligibility criteria apply. Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Sudden changes cannot wait
Do not hold off until the next Barcaldine clinic. For a sudden change in your hearing, see your GP or an emergency department the same day. For medical questions about your ears, your GP or an ENT specialist will advise.
Getting in touch
Call (07) 4848 6528 and mention you are coming from Aramac. Reception will confirm the next Barcaldine visiting clinic and hold a time for you.