“Providing a range of tertiary level hearing assessment and rehabilitation services to Mater Hospitals complex and the statewide community.”

The Audiology Department provides a range of assessment and rehabilitation services to infants, children and adults.

We participate in many multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital and specialise in difficult-to-test clients.

The Department also runs several specialist programs:

• The Healthy Hearing Program offers a free hearing test to all babies born at Mater Mothers' Hospital.
• Mater's Healthy Hearing Program provides ongoing care for babies diagnosed with a hearing loss.
• Mater's Cochlear Implant Clinic (MCIC) Provides Cochlear Implants and rehabilitation for children and adults with a severe or profound hearing loss.
• The Central Auditory Processing Assessment Service offers assessment and management strategies for children with auditory processing difficulties.

The Audiology Department also has a strong commitment to research and training of new audiology students and other medical and allied health staff.

About the Department

Who do we see?

• 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 learning difficulties
• children or adults with intellectual or physical disability
• adults with hearing problems, tinnitus or balance problems
• children or adults with severe or profound hearing loss interested in a cochlear implant.

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 specialist.

Referrals should be sent to:

Mater Audiology Department
Mater Health Services
Cnr Raymond Tce & Stanley St
South Brisbane Q 4101

Is there a cost?

No, all services to public patients are provided free of charge.

Is there a waiting list?

There is a wait for some services, although we do prioritise patients. Babies, young children and people with sudden hearing loss are seen as quickly as possible.

How do I contact the department?

The Audiology Department is located on level 2 of Mater Adult Hospital.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact:

Telephone: 07 3163 8685
Fax: 07 3163 1509

Office hours are 8 am–4.30 pm Monday—Friday.