A hearing aid is a small computer set to your own hearing levels, so the way it is fitted and looked after matters as much as which model you choose. CQ Audiology holds a visiting clinic on the Capricorn Coast at Keppel Bay Plaza, which means Yeppoon residents can be fitted and have adjustments done without the drive into Rockhampton every time.
A local clinic day on the Capricorn Coast
Our Yeppoon rooms are at the Keppel Bay Medical Centre, Shop 26, Keppel Bay Plaza, on James Street. Visiting-clinic days vary by location. Please call (07) 4848 6528 to confirm the next available clinic in Yeppoon before travelling. When a device needs a tweak between clinic days, we sort out the quickest way to get it done.
Choosing a hearing aid that suits your week
The right device comes down to your ears and your daily routine rather than which model is newest. Coastal life tends to mean plenty of time outdoors, on the water and on the phone to family, so streaming and easy handling often matter here. A few things we weigh up together:
- How much sound you need, which can rule out some of the smaller styles.
- Whether rechargeable models suit you better than replaceable batteries for a busy day out.
- How often you take calls or watch television, since most current aids stream that audio straight to the ears over Bluetooth.
- Whether steady handling or a discreet look matters more to you.
There is a fuller rundown of the options in our guide to the different types of hearing aids and across our hearing aid solutions pages.
What a fitting appointment involves
Allow about an hour, and bring someone whose voice you hear often. The fitting is where a device becomes yours.
- We program the aids to your own hearing levels, using your assessment results as the prescription.
- We check the physical fit so the dome or mould sits comfortably and does not whistle.
- We fine tune while you listen to real speech, then adjust again from what you tell us.
- We show you how to insert, remove, clean, charge and pair the aids with your phone, and write the key steps down.
Settling in over the first few weeks
Sounds you have not heard clearly for a while arrive all at once, from your own footsteps to the kettle. That is normal, and most people settle over a few weeks. Start at home where it is quiet, build your wearing hours up gradually, and jot down the moments that were tricky. That short list is what we work from at your first review.
Aftercare, servicing and repairs
This is the part that never really stops, and it is the reason a local clinic day is worth so much.
- Review appointments to adjust the programming once you have worn the aids in everyday situations.
- Domes, tubes and wax filters replaced, since these are consumables that block up over time.
- Cleaning and servicing to keep moisture and salt air out of the works.
- Repairs handled in the clinic or sent to the manufacturer under warranty.
Ways hearing aids can be paid for
We set out the pathways before anything is ordered. Eligible pensioner concession card and DVA card holders may access services under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program; eligibility criteria apply. Our pensioner hearing aids in Yeppoon page and the Hearing Services Program page explain that pathway. Where the program does not apply, hearing aids are purchased privately, and some private health funds pay a benefit, so it is worth asking your fund what your cover includes.
Where to find us
YEPPOON Keppel Bay Medical Centre, Shop 26, Keppel Bay Plaza, 64-67 James Street QLD 4703
ROCKHAMPTON CITY T33 & 34A, City Centre Plaza, 24 Fitzroy Street QLD 4700
To talk through hearing aids in Yeppoon, call CQ Audiology on (07) 4848 6528, email reception@cqaudiology.com.au, or use the booking form. You can also read about seeing an audiologist in Yeppoon.
DISCLAIMER: The content on this page is intended for general educational purposes only and does not replace individual professional advice. Please speak with a qualified audiologist or your GP about your own hearing, diagnosis or care options.