“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 the following specialist programs:

• Mater Infant Hearing Program—testing hearing for babies who are at risk of hearing loss and providing ongoing care for babies diagnosed with a hearing loss.
• Mater Cochlear Implant Clinic—providing cochlear implants and rehabilitation for children and adults with a severe or profound hearing loss.
• Central Auditory Processing Assessment Service—providing 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
Raymond Tce
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 priorities patients. Babies, young children and people with sudden hearing loss are seen as quickly as possible.

How to Contact the Department?

The Audiology Department is located on the Ground Floor of Mater Adults Hospital.

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

Phone: +61 7 3163 8685
Fax: +61 7 3163 1509
TTY: +61 7 3163 8039

Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.