Courtesy of the Daily Mercury After fixing problems detected during a hearing test two years ago, Derek Romans’ quality of life has improved significantly. His first test in 2017 showed a 50 per cent loss of hearing in his left ear, and a follow-up check earlier this year showed hearing loss in his right ear. […]
Cochlear implant recipients spoiled for choice
Courtesy of 7 News Mackay Amelia Simpson, Reporting – For the past two years, truck driver Gus Sacco has struggled to hear conversation. Gus Sacco, Cochlear implant recipient – “Text messaging and Facebook were my main means of communication, because being able to hear people on the phone was near on impossible”. But that […]
Cochlear implant program launches in Mackay
A new Cochlear implant program is set to be officially launched in Mackay this week, as part of Hearing Awareness Week. For the first time, prospective cochlear implant candidates will be able to access pre-surgery tests and counselling, the device ‘switch-on’, adjustments and ongoing support through a locally and independently owned hearing clinic. Implantation of […]
New year, new job?
Exciting employment opportunity at Mackay Hearing. Position type: Customer service / administrative Work Type: Casual – part time Location: Ooralea, Mackay Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 11 January 2019 Do you have a passion and skills for developing genuine rapport with clients? Do you have a proven track record in providing high quality administrative support? Are […]
7 simple suggestions for the silly season
Celebrating the year’s achievements and enjoying gatherings of family and friends is a major part of the festive season. But with celebration comes noise. The chatter of people in a concentrated area, music, excited children, even clanging kitchenware while cooking, eating and cleaning, all generate noise. For people with hearing impairment, communicating in these situations […]
Advanced hearing services available in Mackay
HEARD what’s come to Mackay? People with untreatable outer or middle ear problems now have access to a local fitting service for advanced hearing aid technology that is fitted to the bone. Previously a trip to Townsville or Brisbane was required to have this device fitted, but the operation is now available locally through Mackay […]
Sarina – you can hear clearly now
Mackay Hearing’s recent commencement of regular services in Sarina marks another exciting milestone for the region’s only locally owned hearing practice. More importantly, residents of Sarina and surrounding areas now have convenient access to Mackay Hearing’s genuine, high-quality and locally-focused hearing services. Jodie Miles, Principal Audiologist and Director of Mackay Hearing was excited to commence providing […]
CASE STUDY – Success with CROS
Single Sided Deafness (also called unilateral hearing loss) is the loss of hearing in one ear and is more common and more troublesome than most people realise. It’s typically caused by viral infections, Meniere’s disease, head or ear injuries, or as a result of surgical intervention to remove brain tumours. The symptoms of unilateral hearing […]
Have it all with Moxi All
Mackay Hearing is proud to introduce Unitron’s Moxi All (TM) – the world’s first rechargeable hearing aid that connects directly to any smart phone*. The new hearing aid delivers amazing sound quality and is the only device on the market connecting clients directly to conversations on any smart phone*, computer and TV without wearing a […]
‘Hear for You’ group
Courtesy of 7 News Mackay Amelia Simpson – Reporting: Navigating a hearing loss diagnosis can be isolating and Mackay Audiologist Jodie Miles wants to help change that. She’s started Mackay’s first support group for people coping with the condition. Jodie Miles – Mackay Hearing Audiologist: “Because of that gap in Mackay, in the local Mackay […]