Hearing aid prices
Always Hearing is an independent clinic with a high ethical standard. We offer the full range of hearing aids at competitive prices. When you buy a hearing aid from us you can be assured of a great price, be confident that it will be of a high standard, and experience our great service.
The cost of hearing aids purchased from us, ranges from approximately $900 to $5000 for one hearing aid, purchased privately. There are discounts available for Pensioners, Veterans and those with a Seniors Card. We are also happy to consider a better price to match a comparable written quote. This does not include hearing aids purchased overseas.
The cost of purchasing hearing aids from us at Always Hearing, includes fitting of the hearing aid/s, follow up appointments for 6 months from the fitting date (as required), and a box of batteries (if required). We also offer no obligation hearing aid trials for a small service fee.
The different types
There are a wide range of digital hearing aids to choose from and this choice depends on a number of factors such as degree of hearing loss, dexterity, vision, lifestyle and day to day communication environments, budget and personal preferences. Hearing aids come with a variety of technology from basic manually operated hearing aids to top of the range hearing aids with all of the bells and whistles.
You may be eligible for rebates from your Private Health Insurance, through WorkCover, with your Seniors or Carers card, or through the Commonwealth Hearing Services program. This program, run through the Office of Hearing Services, offers free hearing services, free and subsidised hearing aids and a subsidised battery and maintenance program to eligible Pensioners and Veterans.
We offer the full range of hearing aid batteries, hearing aid spare parts and hearing aid accessories. You can come into the clinic to purchase them, search “alwayshearing” on eBay for our eBay shop, through our Facebook shop, or buy them online from us here.
Behind the ear (BTE) with earmould
This is the largest of the hearing aids and fits behind your ear with a mould in your ear. This style of hearing aid is reliable and robust and useful for individuals with management issues, and bigger hearing losses. The behind the ear style can also have both program and volume controls on it.
Open fit/Mini BTE with slim tube and dome
This is a smaller, more discreet version of a behind the ear hearing aid with a tube and a dome (or small mould) sitting in your ear canal. It allows for the ear canal to be as open as possible, therefore reduces any blocked up feeling and allows for natural sounds to be heard. This style is very good for high frequency losses.
Receiver in Canal (RIC)
Also known as Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE or RIE). This is a small hearing aid that sits behind your ear much like the open fit style. But this style has a wire connecting it to the receiver of the hearing aid that sits in your ear canal with a dome (or small mould) over it. A very popular choice of hearing aid as they are small and discreet, and able to cover a wide range of hearing losses.
In the Ear (ITE)
This is the largest of the in the ear hearing aids. It is suited to individuals with manual dexterity problems as it can house a larger battery and is larger overall. It is also suitable for larger losses. This style is also able to house a directional microphone, which is advantageous in noisy situations.
In the Canal (ITC)
This in the ear style fits in the lower portion of the outer ear canal. It can be fitted to a wide range of hearing loss, and is able to house directional microphones.
Completely in the Canal (CIC)
A small, discreet in the ear hearing aid. Due to its small size it houses a very small battery and is not able to have directional microphones.
Invisible in the Canal (IIC)
A tiny in the ear hearing aid that fits more deeply inside the ear canal so that it is hard to see. This style is designed for mild to moderate hearing losses. It require a larger size, relatively straight ear canal to enable it to fit deeply in the ear canal.
Always Hearing is an independent, family owned hearing clinic, offering a patient centric approach for all of our clients. All hearing aids purchased from Always Hearing have a 30 day period from the time of fitting where you can return them if you are unhappy.
As we are an independent clinic, we hold no affiliation with any hearing aid manufacturer, nor are we part of a hearing aid retail chain. When you come to us, you will only get accurate, reliable advice regarding our products.
Below is a list of the major hearing aid manufacturers.
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