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The Kids Hearing Sibling Initiative
Through our Sibling Initiative, when one child attends an in-clinic hearing assessment, an eligible sibling (aged 3 years and over) may receive a bulk-billed hearing assessment. Available Wednesdays & Fridays at our Epping Clinic.
This initiative helps families check the hearing health of all their children and access hearing care sooner.
Call 0403 765 046 to find out how your family may be eligible.
Medicare Rules & Referral Form
Do I Need a Referral?
To receive a Medicare rebate for your child’s audiology appointment, you must have a valid referral from a GP or medical specialist addressed to Kids Hearing.
Important Things to Know
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A new referral is required for every appointment. Audiology referrals do not last 12 months.
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Medicare does not limit the number of audiology appointments your child can attend each year.
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Appointments can be scheduled as often as clinically needed — however, each visit that is claimed through Medicare requires a new referral.
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Please ensure the referral is:
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Correctly addressed to Kids Hearing
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Dated
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Provided before or at the time of your appointment
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Please Note: Medicare rebates do not apply to wax management (ear wax removal).
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Alternatively, please use a copy of our form:
Mixed Billing Fee Schedule
We are a mixed billing service. Some patients may be eligible for reduced fees or bulk-billed appointments. Please contact us to discuss your options—we’re always happy to help
We will offer your child a reduced rate or Bulk Billed appointment.
Our Ethos & Service Guarantee
With over 16 years of experience in paediatric hearing health, we ensure your child receives the care they deserve. Each appointment runs for 60 minutes, allowing time for comprehensive, age-appropriate hearing testing, careful interpretation of results, and clear discussion with parents—without rushing.
Why a small gap fee helps us do more
To maintain the quality, safety, and thoroughness of our assessments, a gap fee applies to most appointments. This supports longer appointment times, comprehensive testing, and personalised care for every child.
We aim to keep our services accessible and offer bulk billing or reduced fees where eligibility criteria are met. Please reach out if you’d like to discuss your options.
Thank you for your understanding and for trusting us with your child’s hearing care.
Transparent Pricing
We believe in transparency, so our pricing is clear and upfront. Please note the following is a general guide, and the rebate amount is determined by your referring medical practitioner and the specific assessment requested.
*Please be aware that Medicare does not offer rebates for school hearing screenings or ear wax removal.
In Clinic Appointment for your Child
Epping Clinic $179
Northern Beaches (Kite Centre) $199
(Comprehensive 60 min Assessment & Medical report)
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday appointments available in our Epping Clinic.
*Sibling initiative available only at our Epping Clinic Wednesday & Fridays only (not Saturday). When one child attends an in-clinic hearing assessment, an eligible sibling (aged 3 years and over) may receive a bulk-billed hearing assessment.
Monday appointments available at our Frenchs Forest Clinic.
Out of Pocket or Gap Fee ranges from approx. $76.00- $100.00
Medicare Rebate up to $104- Please have a Dr referral to claim rebate.
*A $20 fee is required to secure your child's appointment. This is deducted from your fee on the day. In the event of cancellation, this is refunded with 48 hours’ notice.
Thank you for your understanding.
Epping Clinic Only
Ear Wax Removal for Adults & Children $150
(Wax removal and hearing screen, without report).
Weekend appointments available in our Epping Clinic.
A GP referral is required, particularly if your child has ear pain, discharge, infection, or a history of ear surgery.
Wax removal in children is not always possible in one appointment. Sometimes the wax is too deep, hard, or the ear canal is too sensitive, and softening drops with a follow-up visit may be required.
Your child’s safety is our priority. We will not proceed if it is unsafe, if the eardrum cannot be clearly seen, or if your child is unable to remain still.
In some cases, your child may require a comprehensive hearing assessment. Please bring a GP referral so this can be completed at the same appointment.
If a referral is not available, you may be advised to return for further testing at an additional cost.
Please note we will always do our best, however the consultation fee still applies even if wax cannot be fully removed or the procedure cannot be completed.
Hearing Screening
in NSW Schools $50.00
Please note Medicare does not provide rebates for hearing screenings
Out of Pocket Cost is $50.00
*Please note: This option is only available if your school has arranged a group screening with us. It is not for booking an individual appointment for your child.
**If your child requires a follow-up assessment after their school hearing screening, Kids Hearing will offer a reduced fee for their follow-up appointment.
Understanding the Key Difference
Hearing Screen (in-school) & Diagnostic Assessment (in-clinic)
A school hearing screen is a reliable and efficient way to check if a child’s hearing falls within the normal range and ensures hearing is optimal for academic learning. It helps to identify children who may need further diagnostic hearing assessment.
A diagnostic hearing assessment is a comprehensive test in-clinic that measures how well a child hears a range of sounds and speech. It identifies the type and degree of hearing loss and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing, managing, and monitoring hearing concerns over time.
*If your child's hearing screening suggests a possible issue, the next step is a diagnostic assessment to fully understand their hearing—Kids Hearing will offer a reduced fee for this follow-up appointment.
Reasons your child or teen may need a hearing assessment
Hearing plays a critical role in academic learning. Hearing issues are invisible.
Unlike adults, Children and Teens will not say “I can’t hear.” Instead, they might seem inattentive, have trouble focusing, struggle academically or appear to have behavioural or learning difficulties. It's a process of elimination and a hearing (and vision check) should be the first step in the evaluation of your Child and Teen's health and development. It’s a simple process with no harm — and only potential benefit — helping to rule out underlying issues early and ensuring your child has every opportunity to succeed.
Paediatrician, GP,
Medical Referral
Speech and language delay, ear infections, developmental concerns, behavioural issues ADHD, ADD, neurodiversity and other reasons.
Psychologist, Speech, OT, or other Allied Health Referral
Expressive or receptive language difficulties, writing or reading difficulties, stuttering, dysfluency, dyslexia, articulation, sensory, anxiety, ADHD, and other reasons.
School Counsellor or Teacher Referral
Concentration, behaviour, language (receptive and expressive), understanding, working memory, attention, social, emotional regulation and other reasons.
Transition to School Check
The NSW government recommends Eyes, Ears and Dental check before starting school.
Most children complete their vision check through the preschool steps program. Hearing checks are not funded and often missed due to cost and accessibility. Our school yEARs program delivers on-site essential hearing screenings in NSW schools and pre-schools to ensure no child is missed.