Our Children’s Hearing Service provides a full hearing assessment for children and young people aged 18 months to 18 years.
About this service
The assessment includes:
- taking your child/young person’s hearing health history
- checking their ear canals and ear drums
- measuring their middle ear function
- measuring their hearing levels and/or inner ear (cochlear) function
Who we care for
We see children and young people between the ages of 18 months and 18 years.
How to access this service
You, your GP, a Maternal and Child Health (MACH) Nurse, speech pathologist or child’s school can make a referral to the Children’s Hearing Service
To book an appointment or make a referral, contact Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.
You can book and reschedule through MyDHR. There is more information about MyDHR, including proxy access (when a patient gives another person access to their MyDHR account) on the ACT Government website.
What to expect
You will receive an SMS to confirm your appointment time.
When you arrive at Belconnen Health Centre please check in at reception on Level 1.
You will be able to stay with your child/young person throughout the hearing test.
What to bring
- Medicare Card or ACT Services Card
- Health Care Card and/or Concession Card
This service is provided free of charge to consumers with a Medicare Card or ACT Services Access Card.
Where we're located
The Children’s Hearing Service is located on Level 2, Belconnen Health Centre.
We have directions to Belconnen Health Centre.