If you live in Buderim and have noticed conversations getting harder to follow, the television creeping louder, or a ringing in your ears, a hearing test is the sensible first step. Hearingcare is based at Shop 4, 27 Bulcock Street in Caloundra — an easy drive down from the Buderim plateau — and we welcome patients from right across the Buderim area for comprehensive, unhurried hearing assessments.
A hearing test at our Caloundra clinic is a thorough, comfortable process led by a Qualified Audiometrist. It typically takes around 45 to 60 minutes, and you are welcome to bring a family member along.
We start by talking through what you have noticed, your lifestyle, work and any noise exposure, and relevant health and family history.
A series of painless checks — including an ear examination and tone and speech testing in a controlled setting — to map your hearing across the range of everyday sounds.
We explain your results in plain language on the day and, where relevant, talk through options. There is no obligation to proceed with anything.
Our Caloundra clinic provides diagnostic hearing assessments, tinnitus discussions, hearing aid fittings and ongoing device support for Buderim residents.
For Buderim patients, one trip covers assessment and discussion of results, rather than being shuffled between multiple providers.
Learn MoreBecause Buderim has a noticeably older demographic in parts of the suburb, particularly around the original village area, we take that broader context into account when discussing device options.
Learn MoreTinnitus discussions are part of the same Caloundra visit, so Buderim patients managing other age-related health matters get a joined-up conversation.
Learn MoreCurrent hearing aid technology, including options from Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Signia and Widex, is built to handle a wide range of everyday listening environments.
Adjusts settings automatically between quiet indoor settings, outdoor spaces and busy social environments.
Useful for phone calls, television and keeping in touch with family and friends near and far.
Suited to residents who are out and about for the day without wanting to think about spare batteries.
During your Caloundra appointment, we talk through which features are actually relevant to how you live.
Getting to us from Buderim is straightforward — roughly 20 kilometres and a 25 to 30 minute drive via the Sunshine Motorway to the Caloundra town centre, with parking close to Bulcock Street. We do not have a clinic in Buderim itself; instead we make the Caloundra visit as easy as possible to plan.
Phone or online booking, with appointment times across the week so you can plan the trip around work or other Caloundra errands.
Your first visit runs about 45–60 minutes. Arriving a few minutes early lets us confirm your details without rushing the assessment.
Your Medicare card and, if you have them, your Pensioner Concession Card or DVA card, plus any current hearing devices.
As a contracted provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP), we can see eligible Buderim residents for subsidised hearing assessments and services. Eligibility generally includes Pensioner Concession Card holders and DVA Gold or White Card holders. A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card does not, on its own, provide eligibility. We confirm your eligibility electronically at your appointment.
You can read the full details on our Hearing Services Program guide.
Your hearing test is carried out by Linda Whittaker, a Qualified Audiometrist with over 20 years of experience and ACAud accreditation. Linda takes an unhurried, independent approach — explaining what your results mean and what your options are, without pressure.
A comprehensive hearing test usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes, including time to discuss your history and go through your results.
No referral is needed to book a hearing test with us. If you are accessing services through the Hearing Services Program, we confirm your eligibility at the appointment.
No. A hearing test is completely painless — it involves listening to tones and words and a gentle examination of your ears.
Our clinic is in Caloundra (Shop 4, 27 Bulcock Street), a short drive from Buderim. We see Buderim residents at the Caloundra rooms.
Information on this page is general in nature. A professional hearing assessment is required for individual advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Whether you're experiencing hearing changes or simply due for a check-up, we're here to help Buderim residents with professional, caring hearing services.
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