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 Hearing loss usually develops almost unnoticeably. People’s ability to hear can gradually worsen until many familiar sounds are lost and many situations become too difficult.
Statistics show that 3 million Australians experience some difficulty with their hearing and after the age of sixty, more than 50% of us will have some degree of hearing loss.
More often than not, years of effortless conversation and clear sounds are lost, either because we put off getting the help we need, or because we simply do not acknowledge our hearing loss. So our world gradually becomes quieter as all the softer sounds of life fade.
Without realising it we use more and more energy just to listen. But despite the extra effort, misunderstandings become more frequent, with all the embarrassment that can accompany them.
Services:
• Complete Hearing Tests
• Hearing Aid Evaluation & Advice
• Hearing Aid Rehabilitation & Counselling
• Advice on hearing support groups & community services to the hearing impaired
• Specialised Earplugs – Musician, Swim and Noise Plugs
These services are available to all clients and we can advise PENSIONER and VETERANS further on the process necessary to receive free hearing services through the government. PRIVATE clients can also be seen at any of our clinics and most health funds offer rebates on hearing aids with the appropriate level of cover. 
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood was one of a number of residents who had their hearing tested at the official opening of Endeavour Hearing Geelong West during Hearing Awareness Week August 2007.
Peter Batty is an Office of Hearing Services accredited provider (audiometrist). He is a registered provider with Victorian WorkCover Authority and a full member of the Australian College of Audiology, holding diagnostic assessment and hearing aid dispensing competencies.
Peter has held the position of part-time teacher in Clinical Technology/Audiometry at Sydney Institute of Technology and the Open Training & Education Network and has been providing hearing services since 1992. For the 6 years previous to opening his clinic he was involved in locum work throughout Australia. Peter has also experience in working with Ear Nose and Throat specialists for 4 years providing hearing examinations in their practice. During this time he has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in providing audiological services to adults including assessment, hearing instrumentation fitting and rehabilitation.
Hearing Instrument Fitting Program:
Clients start with a consultation – a hearing assessment and a chat. All hearing aids are fitted on the understanding that we will provide the best possible hearing outcome for your hearing needs and a 30 day return policy applies if you are not completely satisfied. Once fitted with hearing instruments our professional staff will continue to provide support to evaluate the listening comfort and setting of your hearing instruments
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