Who is eligible?

This program is funded by the Australian Government under the Hearing Services Program. We may help you access hearing services if you hold either:

This program is funded by the Australian Government under the Hearing Services Program. We may help you access hearing services if you hold either:

DVA Gold Card

DVA White card*

Member of the ADF

DVA Gold Card

DVA White card*

Member of the Australian
Defence Force

*With hearing loss or tinnitus as an accepted condition.

*With hearing loss or tinnitus as an accepted condition.

What am I entitled to if I’m eligible?

If you are an eligible veteran, your hearing services will be provided under the Hearing Services Program (HSP). These services will include:

If you are an eligible veteran, your hearing services will be provided under the Hearing Services Program (HSP). These services will include:

*Minimum hearing loss requirements need to be met for fitting of hearing aids. Additional terms and conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

*Minimum hearing loss requirements need to be met for fitting of hearing aids. Additional terms and conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is when your ears or head experience a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound. The loudness and pitch of these sounds can change, as can their impact on you. No particular treatment exists to completely cure tinnitus, however, the DVA Tinnitus Program funds equipment and treatment if you are eligible.

Tinnitus is when your ears or head experience a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound. The loudness and pitch of these sounds can change, as can their impact on you. No particular treatment exists to completely cure tinnitus, however, the DVA Tinnitus Program funds equipment and treatment if you are eligible.

Tinnitus is generally managed with hearing devices from the HSP and counselling. Our Audiologists will assess your hearing and tinnitus, and recommend treatment options. These can include:

Tinnitus is generally managed with hearing devices from the Government Hearing Services Program and counselling. Our Audiologists will assess your hearing and tinnitus, and recommend treatment options. These can include:

• A rehabilitation plan
• Devices to help with sleep
• Hearing aids with tinnitus settings

• A rehabilitation plan
• Devices to help with sleep
• Hearing aids with tinnitus settings

To learn more about Tinnitus and how we can help you click here.

To learn more about Tinnitus and how we can help you click here.

Still have questions?

We are here to support you. If you have any further questions regarding you eligibility or what you are entitled to, please feel free to contact us. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Australia Government Hearing Services Program also provide great support and can help you with all of your enquiries. See below for further details.

We are here to support you. If you have any further questions regarding you eligibility or what you are entitled to, please feel free to contact us. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Australia Government Hearing Services Program also provide great support and can help you with all of your enquiries. See below for further details.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs

• Phone: 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
• Website: www.dva.gov.au

• Phone: 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
• Website: www.dva.gov.au

Australian Government Hearing Services Program

Australian Government Hearing Services Program