Information for Pensioners

The Australian Government through the Department of Health and Ageing offer eligible clients with a hearing loss access to free or subsidised hearing instruments and rehabilitation services. This scheme is administered by the Office of Hearing Services.

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to apply for a Hearing Services Voucher if you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident 21 years or older and you are:

• a Pensioner Concession Card Holder;
• receiving Sickness Allowance from Centrelink;
• the holder of a Gold Repatriation Health Card issued for all conditions;
• the holder of a White Repatriation Health Card issued for conditions that include hearing loss;
• a dependent of a person in one of the above categories;
• a member of the Australian Defence Force; or
• undergoing an Australian Government funded vocational rehabilitation service and you are referred by your service provider.

Or

You are eligible to receive other 'declared' hearing services if you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident and you are:

• younger than 21 years; or
• a participant in a Community Development Employment Projects Program; or
• an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander who is over 50 years.

If you are eligible you can apply for a Hearing Services Voucher from the Office of Hearing Services. The helpful staff at Coffs Coastal Hearing Services can assist you in making your application or you can contact the Office of Hearing Services directly on 1800 500 726. For further information on the Hearing Services Scheme visit the Office of Hearing Services website.