Hearing Assessments For The Whole Family
We understand the busy schedules families face and the difficulty to manage work and appointments.
At Coastal Audiology we want to take the stress out of visiting a centre and bring hearing health to you. We make hearing health accessible for the whole family.
Coastal Audiology opened in 2019 to service the Gold Coast community and surrounding region. We provide professional and reliable ear care services.
Based conveniently in Nerang, QLD we currently service the Gold Coast and surrounds.
Convenient Hearing Services For The Whole Family
Hearing Tests For Children
A hearing test with Coastal Audiology can help identify and manage a temporary hearing loss caused by an ear infection or middle ear pathology such as “glue ear”.
In the rare case a permanent hearing loss is identified our skilled audiologist can support families through the rehabilitation process.
Signs to look for:
- pulling at their ears
- has sore or blocked ears
- TV volume increasing
- they are shouting
- speech and language is not developing as expected
Our experienced audiologist can identify if your child has a hearing loss, create a management plan and liaise with your GP so they can make informed decisions on your child’s health.
Children’s Hearing Test Fees: $120
Hearing Tests For Adults
According to the World Health Organisation one in five people have a hearing loss, at Coastal Audiology we recommend everyone has a hearing test even if they do not identify with having a hearing loss. This is a great way to establish a baseline and identify if any changes occur in the future.
If you are having hearing difficulty our audiologist can give you specific recommendations and strategies based on your individual needs.
Comprehensive audiology tests are available for both private and hearing services program clients.
Adult Hearing Test Fees: $120
Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Coastal Audiology is the leading Auditory Processing Disorder specialist for children and adults on the Gold Coast.
CAPD is thought to affect about 5% of the population. It is a disorder in which the ears can hear normally but have difficulty processing and interpreting speech.
For people affected by CAPD, it can be difficult to concentrate and understand conversation and instructions in more complex environments such as when there are distracting noises like in classrooms, cafes/restaurants or other social settings with background noise. This can lead to learning, language and reading difficulties, increased fatigue and social withdrawal.
Tinnitus
Treatment – tinnitus therapy helps your brain adjust to the sound of tinnitus, reducing its intensity and making it easer to manage. With the guidance of an experienced audiologist, a personalised treatment plan can be developed to help you manage tinnitus and restore the quality of your life you once had.
A hearing and tinnitus assessment is always recommended with a new onset or long standing tinnitus that has not been investigated.
Preventative Care Fees:
Sound Sensitivity
Sound Sensitivity or Decreased Sound Tolerance (DST) is a condition where everyday sounds cause irritation, discomfort, pain, or emotional reactions that are more intense than what most people experience.
Many patients experience significant improvement through:
- Sound enrichment techniques
- Sound generators
- Desensitising exercises
- Cognitive behavioural approaches
Hearing Aids
We offer a range of hearing aids to suit your needs, our upfront pricing ensures that you know what you are getting. Hearing aid technology has dramatically improved over the years, giving you a range of comfortable and discreet devices that work with your lifestyle.
Our aim is to help you get the most out of your hearing so you can hear at your best.
Book a hearing test today to assess your hearing needs.
Preventative Care Fees:
Cochlear Implant Assessments and Mapping
At Coastal Audiology we provide comprehensive evaluations to determine if someone with significant hearing loss is a suitable candidate for a cochlear implant, involving hearing tests, medical evaluations, and counselling.
Custom Ear Care Protection
We know the best way to save your hearing is to protect it.
We provide expert recommendations for the best preventative ear care solution to meet your individual needs. We can assist you with custom swim plugs, and earplugs for industrial noise, sleep, music, loudness sensitivity or the workplace.
This can be information obtained through a phone call or email.
Preventative Care Fees:
Ear Wax Removal
The ear works to remove wax naturally through its self-cleaning mechanism and movement of the jaw. Generally, it requires no intervention, however, sometimes it builds up blocking the ear canal which may lead to discomfort, itchiness, a blocked sensation, or voices sounding muffled.
Unlike traditional ear syringing, with microsuction the ear is kept dry throughout the procedure making it easy to perform with minimal risk.
Microsuction is a comfortable and safe alternative to ear syringing and recommended by Ear nose and Throat specialists.
Ear Wax Removal Fees: $110 adult, $100 Pensioner & $85 Child (age 5 -15)
*Location over 10km from Currumbin may incur an additional travel fee