Audiologists
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Audiologists can help you with:
- your hearing
- how you communicate
- your balance.
When should you go to an audiologist?
You should go to an audiologist if you:
- find it hard to hear what people say
- hear a ringing sound in your ear
- feel dizzy and have trouble with your balance
- need help to communicate.
What happens when you go to an audiologist?
When you go to an audiologist, they will check your hearing.
They will check if you can hear different sounds.
You might have to wear headphones.
An audiologist might tell you that you need a hearing aid to help you hear better.
A hearing aid is a type of assistive technology.
Assistive technology can:
- make it easier to do things
- keep you safe.
Assistive technology might be:
- an aid or piece of equipment
- a system to use.
An audiologist can also:
- support you and your family by talking to you about your hearing issues.
- help you with how you communicate.
- support you and your family by talking to you about your hearing issues.
Where can I find more information?
You can find more information on the Audiology Australia website.