Organization : Department of Health
Facility : Apply for hearing service
Country : Australia
Website : https://hearingservices.gov.au/
Apply for Hearing Service Australia
Please follow the below Procedure Apply for hearing service,
Related : Department of Human Services Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Australia : www.statusin.org/41967.html
Check Eligibility
1. Check your eligibility, voucher status and last known service provider
2. If you are new to the program please complete the details requested below to check your eligibility.
** If you are eligible you will be directed to a page to complete your application.
3. If you are already a customer of the program you can check if your voucher is still current.
** If your voucher is still current you will be advised of your last known service provider and their contact details.
** If your voucher has expired you will be provided with a list of local hearing services in your area.
Eligibility number : This is the number on your eligibility card. For example Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card, DVA gold or white card (for hearing loss). Make sure that you enter the number exactly as it appears. Note that some eligibility numbers contain letters as well.
Given name : Enter your first name.
Family name : Enter your last name / surname.
Date of birth : Dates are split into three separate fields for date, month and year, for example 15 Sept 1933. Select the date using the day, month and year fields.
Authorisation & Privacy Advice
Your personal information is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988, and is being collected by the Australian Government Department of Health for the purposes of determining eligibility for and administering the Hearing Services Program.
If you do not provide this information then the Department of Health will not be able to provide you with hearing services under the program. You can get more information about the way in which the Department of Health will manage your personal information, including our privacy policy.
By clicking the button below you are consenting to and authorising the Department of Health to collect, store and disclose your information, including personal information
How to Apply
Check your eligibility :
To check your eligibility for hearing services we require your first name, surname, date of birth and eligibility number (i.e. Centrelink, DVA). The system will then check if you are eligible. This only takes a few minutes.
Tell us how to contact you :
** If you are eligible and you would like to proceed, please provide your contact information address, e-mail and phone number.
** This finalises the online application step. A welcome pack containing a pre-filled medical certificate and a service provider listing will be sent to you.
Get a medical certificate :
You now need to get a medical certificate from your doctor, to ensure that hearing services can be provided.
See a hearing services provider :
Once you have a signed medical certificate, make an appointment with a hearing services provider.