Hearing checks held during awareness week

Umina residents are being encouraged to undergo the annual Big Aussie Hearing Check during Hearing Awareness Week this August.

Hearing checks will be available at the Umina Library between 10am and 1pm on August 22.

Manager at Australian Hearing Woy Woy, Mr Matthew Reid, said that the Big Aussie Hearing Check aimed to get every Australian, young or old, to have their hearing checked.

"Hearing is vital to everyday living, yet most Australians still wait on average eight years before taking action on their hearing loss," he said.

"A hearing check is a quick and easy way to measure the sounds you can and can't hear.

"Our team will also be on hand to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards to your hearing," Mr Reid said.

Hearing loss is a prevalent issue in the community, with around 60 per cent of Australians over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss.

Media release, 1 Aug 2016

Sandra Murphy, Australian Hearing