Ask around Kings Beach and you'll find plenty of locals who swim laps at the Ocean Pool most mornings, rain or shine — it's one of the most active seniors' communities on this stretch of coast. That kind of regular social contact is actually a good thing for noticing hearing changes early: it's often in a group chat after a swim, not in a quiet lounge room, that you first realise you're missing half of what's being said. If that's starting to sound familiar, a hearing test is a simple, unhurried way to check where you stand. For Kings Beach residents, our Bulcock Street clinic is close enough that many people simply walk in.
The appointment takes about 45–60 minutes from start to finish: a conversation about what you've noticed, painless diagnostic testing in a controlled setting, and clear results explained in plain language before you leave. No referral is required. Read more about each stage on our Comprehensive Adult Hearing Assessment page.
Our Caloundra clinic provides diagnostic hearing assessments, tinnitus discussions, hearing aid fittings and ongoing device support for Kings Beach residents.
For many Kings Beach residents the clinic is an easy walk or a very short drive, which makes it simple to get a baseline hearing check without setting aside a whole day.
Learn MoreGiven the popularity of the Ocean Pool and beachside social groups locally, device conversations with Kings Beach patients often touch on following group chat over background noise.
Learn MoreIf a swim group or family member has mentioned you seem to be missing things, we can talk through tinnitus alongside a full hearing assessment in the one visit.
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.
Kings Beach is one of the closest suburbs to our clinic — around 5 minutes by car, and genuinely walkable for many residents via the town streets. If you're coming from near Spender Lane or the Kings Beach Surf Club, the walk into Bulcock Street is flat and straightforward. For those driving, the town centre car park is the most convenient option rather than trying to find parking near the lighthouse and walking the long way round. Either way, it's a short trip with no need to build in extra travel time.
The Kings Beach Ocean Pool has long been a hub for local seniors — a genuinely popular, low-cost social and fitness activity that brings people together several times a week. We don't have any formal connection to the pool group; we simply note it because it's exactly the kind of setting where hearing changes tend to surface first. If you've found yourself lagging half a beat behind a poolside conversation, or asking a swimming buddy to repeat themselves more often than you used to, that's worth paying attention to. A hearing test won't diagnose anything on its own, but it gives you an honest, judgement-free picture to work from.
We're a contracted provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP), meaning eligible Kings Beach residents — Pensioner Concession Card holders and DVA Gold or White Card holders — can access subsidised hearing assessments and related services with us. A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card doesn't qualify on its own, so if you're unsure, bring your card in 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.
Yes, for many residents it's an easy walk or very short drive.
No formal connection; we simply note it as a popular local seniors' activity.
Town centre parking on Bulcock Street is generally the most convenient option.
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 Kings Beach residents with professional, caring hearing services.
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