Dicky Beach draws a real mix of families and long-time residents, many of them connected to the Surf Lifesaving Club on Coochin Street in one way or another. It's an active, outdoor-oriented community, and that's often where hearing changes first become noticeable — over the noise of the surf, in a crowd near the club, or trying to follow a conversation with the wind picking up. None of that needs to turn into a big undertaking. A hearing test is a simple, unhurried check, and for Dicky Beach residents our Bulcock Street clinic is only a few minutes away.
The appointment runs about 45–60 minutes: first a conversation about what you've noticed, then a set of painless diagnostic checks carried out in a controlled setting, followed by clear results explained on the day. No referral is needed. See our Comprehensive Adult Hearing Assessment page for the full process.
Our Caloundra clinic provides diagnostic hearing assessments, tinnitus discussions, hearing aid fittings and ongoing device support for Dicky Beach residents.
Being a short walk or drive from Bulcock Street, Dicky Beach residents can usually combine a hearing test with other town centre errands or a stop at the Sunday Street Markets.
Learn MoreTesting and device discussions happen in a controlled clinic setting, so surf, wind or foreshore noise from Dicky Beach's coastal pathway has no bearing on your results.
Learn MoreWe talk through tinnitus symptoms as part of the same visit as your hearing check, whatever your Dicky Beach patients' particular triggers turn out to be.
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.
It's around 5 minutes by car from Dicky Beach to Bulcock Street, and effectively walkable for some residents using the coastal pathway and town streets. There's no need to build in extra time for the trip — parking near the clinic is straightforward once you arrive, and if you're walking, the coastal route via Moffat Beach and into town is a pleasant option rather than a chore.
A clinical hearing test is carried out in a controlled sound booth, so outdoor conditions like wind or surf noise have no bearing on the results — worth knowing if you associate Dicky Beach with a breezy, exposed stretch of coast. What does matter is the pattern of missed conversation that builds up over time: struggling to hear over the noise at the surf club, or finding it harder to follow a chat on a windy walk along the beach. If that sounds familiar, a baseline test is a straightforward way to find out where things stand. Plenty of Dicky Beach locals also plan their visit around the Sunday Street Markets on Bulcock Street, so it's worth checking market timing lines up with your appointment if you'd like to combine the trip.
As a contracted provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP), we can offer subsidised hearing assessments and related services to eligible Dicky Beach residents — Pensioner Concession Card holders and DVA Gold or White Card holders. A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card does not qualify on its own, so if you're uncertain, bring your card along and we'll check your eligibility electronically at the appointment. Full details are 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.
For many residents, yes, or a very short drive.
No, testing is conducted in a controlled sound booth regardless of outdoor conditions.
Bulcock Street hosts the markets on Sundays; worth checking opening hours align with your visit.
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 Dicky Beach residents with professional, caring hearing services.
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