Hearing Service Program
What is a Hearing Service Program?
The Hearing Services Program (HSP) in Australia is a government initiative designed to provide access to hearing services and devices for eligible Australians. The program aims to improve hearing health and reduce the impact of hearing loss on individuals and their communities. Here are the key components of the Hearing Services Program:
What services are included in the Hearing Services Program?
The Hearing Services Program in Australia provides a range of subsidised hearing services and devices to eligible individuals with hearing loss. The key services included in the program are:
- Fully subsidised hearing tests
- Hearing rehabilitation services, including information and support
- A wide range of free-to-client hearing devices
- Optional annual maintenance services
- Fitting of hearing devices
- Consultations with hearing professionals
- Communication training
The program aims to provide high-quality hearing services and devices to improve the quality of life for eligible Australians with hearing loss. Eligible individuals can access these services through approved service providers, who can be found using the program’s online local provider directory.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility for the Hearing Services Program in Australia
The Hearing Services Program has two components with distinct eligibility criteria:
Voucher Scheme:
You may qualify if you are:
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident (including Norfolk Island residents)
- Aged 21 or older
- And belong to one of these categories:
- Pensioner Concession Card holder (or spouse)
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold or White Card holder (hearing-related conditions)
- Australian Defence Force member (active or reserves in full-time service)
- Referred by a Disability Employment Service
Community Service Obligations (CSO):
You are eligible if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and:
- Under 26 years old
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander aged 50+ or part of specific community programs
- Eligible for the voucher scheme and:
- Reside in a remote area (Modified Monash Model 6 or 7)
- Require specialist hearing services (e.g., severe hearing loss or cochlear implants)
Note: Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible. NDIS participants may qualify if they meet program criteria.
For more detailed information and to apply, individuals can visit the Australian Government Hearing Services Program website or if you need assistance whether you are eligible for the Hearing Services Program (HSP) call us at Hearing Help on 07 3214 3641, Simone, Emma and Nicole are experts in advising and getting you on the right pathway to access this funding.