Pelican Waters has grown into one of the Sunshine Coast's most established retirement-friendly suburbs, with Oak Tree Retirement Village, Palm Lake Resort and a genuinely strong older-resident community clustered around the shopping village and golf club. If you've noticed yourself turning the television up another notch, or missing parts of the conversation at a Pelican Waters Tavern get-together, a hearing test is a simple, short trip away — an easy drive along Pelican Waters Boulevard into our Bulcock Street clinic.
With several retirement communities based right here — Oak Tree, Palm Lake Resort and others nearby — Pelican Waters is one of the suburbs we see the most regularly. No referral is needed to book, and we're well used to working with residents from these communities on a schedule that suits them.
A hearing test takes about 45–60 minutes: a conversation about what you've noticed, painless diagnostic checks in a controlled setting, then plain-language results the same day. No referral or obligation needed. Full process details: Comprehensive Adult Hearing Assessment.
Our Caloundra clinic provides diagnostic hearing assessments, tinnitus discussions, hearing aid fittings and ongoing device support for Pelican Waters residents, along with the CASA-accredited aviation hearing assessments Linda Whittaker is known for across the region.
With several retirement communities calling Pelican Waters home, one visit to Bulcock Street covers your full assessment and a clear walk-through of results.
Learn MoreDevice conversations for Pelican Waters patients often draw on the shared experience of residents at Oak Tree Retirement Village and Palm Lake Resort, without assuming a one-size-fits-all approach.
Learn MoreTinnitus is talked through in the same appointment as your assessment, useful if you're already combining the visit with errands at the shopping village.
Learn MoreAdjusts settings automatically between quiet home environments and busier outdoor or community spaces.
Useful for staying in touch with family and friends, whether they're nearby or further afield.
Suited to an active day out without needing to think about spare batteries.
During your Caloundra appointment, we talk through which features are actually relevant to how you live.
Most Pelican Waters patients allow around 10 minutes for the drive via Pelican Waters Boulevard into Bulcock Street. There's no-cost parking near the Pelican Waters Shopping Village end of the trip, or you can use the town centre car park once you arrive at Shop 4, 27 Bulcock Street. Quite a few patients combine their appointment with errands at the shopping village, given how short the drive between the two is.
With Oak Tree Retirement Village, Palm Lake Resort and a strong older-resident population, Pelican Waters has a lot of the everyday group settings where hearing changes are commonly first noticed — golf club conversations, tavern get-togethers, or simply keeping up at a busy family lunch. None of that points to anything being wrong; it's simply the kind of setting where subtle hearing changes tend to surface first. A baseline hearing test gives you clear, independent information, whether that means peace of mind or a useful early heads-up.
Booking a hearing test from Pelican Waters is simple. Choose a time that suits your travel, and allow about an hour at the clinic. Free parking is available nearby and the entry is level. Bring your Medicare card, any referral, and a list of your medications.
Should your results show hearing loss, everything is explained in plain English by our Qualified Audiometrist. We can discuss hearing aids if they would help, and Hearing Services Program options for eligible pensioners and DVA card holders. Booking takes a phone call or a minute online.
We're a contracted provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP), which means eligible Pelican Waters 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, which catches a few locals out, so if you're unsure, bring your card along and we'll check your eligibility electronically on the day. 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, a short and easy drive from the town centre.
Yes, several retirement communities are based in Pelican Waters and no referral is needed to book.
It's a good spot to combine errands with your clinic appointment, given the short drive between the two.
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 Pelican Waters residents with professional, caring hearing services.
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