Free hearing checks offered

A "Hearing Bus" will visit Woy Woy in October to offer free hearing checks and raise hearing health awareness.

Visitors to the bus will find information on a range of common hearing issues and view a display of easy-to-use hearing devices for around the home, including headsets for watching TV and alert systems for doorbells.

Manager of Australian Hearing Woy Woy, Mr Matthew Reid, said age-related hearing loss develops gradually so it is common for people to be unaware their hearing is diminishing.

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

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

"Not everyone who is experiencing problems hearing needs a hearing aid.

"Sometimes it's just hearing the TV at normal volumes, hearing your doorbell, or hearing your friends on the phone that's the problem," Mr Reid said.

The Australian Hearing bus will be outside Woolworths on Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, from October 18 to 20.

No appointment is necessary, and Australian Hearing will provide hearing checks to any interested adults who visit the bus on the day.

Media release, 20 Sep 2016

Grace Gabriel, Australian Hearing