What a hearing devices and hearing technology assessment is
A hearing device and hearing technology assessment considers all options available to support functional limitations. This includes both hearing technology and non-technological supports.
Where hearing technology is recommended, the assessment provides information about why you need a hearing device or technology to help you work towards your goals. The assessment is done by a specialist assistive technology assessor. They will be a qualified audiologist or audiometrist.
What a hearing devices and hearing technology assessment is for
The information your assessor provides helps us decide if a hearing device or hearing technology is the right support for you and meets the rules for the supports we can fund.
What a hearing devices and hearing technology assessment is like
Your hearing device and hearing technology assessment will include information about:
- what device or technology you’re asking for
- your situation and needs
- your hearing background and history
- any co-existing conditions that could impact your communication
- your goals.
It will need to provide evidence the technology or device you’re asking for is the best fit. It should also tell us if you agree or disagree with your assessor’s suggestion and why.
Your assessor can use our hearing devices and hearing technology template. They can also use the template to ask for a replacement or upgrade for you. Your assessor can give evidence in another format, but they must include all the information described in the template.