Supporting you to better hearing

Our audiologists are trained to assist with concerns relating to a patient's hearing, dizziness/vertigo, and other ear-related conditions. The team provides a range of audiological and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation services to their patients, including several specialist programs, such as:

  • Mater Cochlear Implant Clinic (MCIC) - provides cochlear implants and ongoing rehabilitation for adults with a severe or profound hearing loss.
  • Mater Healthy Hearing Program - offers a free hearing test to all babies born at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals.
  • Deaf Access - an inpatient service for patients experiencing communication difficulties resulting from poor hearing, during their hospital stay, and includes routine hearing aid checks and repairs and loaning Assistive Listening Devices (ALD).
  • Diagnostic Paediatric Service - provides hearing assessment for children of all ages, at cost through the Health & Wellness Clinic.


The audiology team participate in many multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital and specialise in difficult-to-test clients. We also have a strong commitment to research and training of new audiology students, and other medical and allied health staff.

How to access our services

Who do we see?

  • Adults with hearing and/or tinnitus concerns.  
  • Adults with dizziness, vertigo and/or imbalance. 
  • Adults with severe or profound hearing loss interested in a Cochlear Implant. 
  • Adults who are at risk of ototoxicity from their prescribed treatment plan (e.g., oncology patients).
  • Inpatients who are experiencing communication difficulties due to poor hearing, or hearing aid malfunction. 
  • Through Mater Health & Wellness we can also provide paediatric services, and assess:
    • Babies who are at risk of hearing loss or where there is concern about their hearing. Babies can be tested from one day old. 
    • Children with hearing problems, middle ear problems, speech or language delay, and/or learning difficulties. 

Is there a cost?

Depending on your health insurance status. Please contact the department directly to discuss.

Do you need a referral?

Yes, you need to provide a medical referral to our department. This can come from a doctor at Mater, your GP or a private medical specialist.

Is there a waiting list?

There is a waiting list for some services, although we do prioritise patients depending on their clinical need. 

Contact

Call us on 07 3163 8685
Fax 07 3163 1509

Mater Audiology Department
Cnr Raymond Terrace and Stanley Street
South Brisbane Q 4101

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm