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Hearing Aids For Pensioners

Free* Hearing Aids for Pensioners in Adelaide

Hear Loud and Clear

Are you an Adelaide pensioner struggling with hearing loss?

Access free* hearing aids through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program at Adelaide’s trusted independent hearing clinic

*Eligibility applies to holders of Pensioner Concession Cards, DVA Gold/White Cards. Services provided under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

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Get your 30-Day Risk Free Trial with Adelaide's Independent Audiologists

At Hearing Sense, our family-owned clinic has been helping Adelaide pensioners hear loud and clear for over 20 years, with three convenient locations across Norwood, Unley, and Salisbury.

Fully subsidised hearing aids for eligible pensioners

Comprehensive 60-minute hearing consultation and assessment

30-day risk-free trial on any hearing aid

Independent, family-owned Adelaide clinic.

Are You Eligible for Free Hearing Aids?

If you’re an Adelaide pensioner, you may qualify for completely free hearing aids through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. This program has helped over 800,000 Australians access the hearing care they need.

If you don’t qualify for the Australian Hearing Services Program, don’t worry, we can still help! Hearing Sense offer free hearing assessments and lifetime free appointments as a private client when you purchase your hearing aids from us.

You're Eligible If You:

Are an Australian citizen and permanent resident aged 25 years or older and have one of the following cards:

  • Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) – blue card
  • Centrelink Sickness Allowance
  • DVA Pensioner Concession Card
  • White Health Repatriation Card (for hearing loss)
  • Gold Health Repatriation Card
  • A member of the Australian Defence Forces
  • Part of the Disability Care Australia program

Check your eligibility with a free assessment.

Book now at one of our three convenient locations.

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What's Included at No Cost:

Complete hearing assessment and consultation

Hearing aids
(fully subsidised up to approved limits)

Professional fitting and 
adjustment

Follow-up appointments and 
fine-tuning

Subsidised Maintenance Program* that entitles you to Free Batteries, Filters and Repairs to your Hearing Aids

Free Walk in Hearing Aid Clean and Services at our Norwood and Unley Clinic

*Mostly covered by HSP with small annual fee

Why Choose Hearing Sense?

As an independent, family owned hearing clinic here in Adelaide we can offer pensioners genuine choice, personalised care, and local expertise you can trust.

Because we’re independent, we aren’t tied to a specific hearing aid manufacturer. This means we can offer you a choice of any hearing aid based on what’s best for YOUR hearing needs.

Secure Your 30-Day Risk-Free Trial

Every hearing aid comes with our 30-day "test drive" period in your real life - at home, shopping centres, restaurants, and family gatherings. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll work with you to find a better solution or provide alternatives under the Hearing Services Program guidelines.

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Award-Winning Expertise You Can Trust

Husband and wife team Kelly-Mare and Pavel Korcek have been helping South Australians overcome their hearing loss since 2012. They, as well as the whole team at Hearing Sense, are passionate about providing personalised care and dedicated to helping people improve their hearing and enhance their quality of life.

Kelly-Mare Korcek

Kelly is an internationally recognised, award-winning audiologist who graduated top of her class from Flinders University. She’s been helping South Australians hear better since 2000 and is a full member of the Audiological Society of Australia. Kelly’s enthusiasm and passion for helping each person improve their own particular hearing needs is infectious. Her out of the box thinking and wealth of knowledge for solutions designed for each and every person is what makes her patients love her.

Pavel Korcek

Pavel is also a Senior Audiometrist who graduated top of his class and has been a member of the Australian College of Audiology since 2005. You’ll find Pavel is very calm, easy-going and caring in his approach. His extensive knowledge of the many different hearing solutions worldwide makes him a very knowledgeable and approachable clinician.

Rhiannon Bilsborough

Rhiannon is a Senior Audiologist and has been a full member of the Audiological Society of Australia since 2013. She graduated top of the class with a Masters in Audiology from Flinders University, and also obtained a Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida, USA and a Bachelor in Psychology. Rhiannon’s thoughtful and caring nature means each and every patient feels nurtured and supported throughout their hearing journey.

Comprehensive 60-Minute Assessments and Consultations

At Hearing Sense, our thorough 60-minute assessments and consultations include seven components, testing not just your ears but how your brain processes speech. This ensures we find the perfect hearing solution for your unique needs.

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Free* Hearing Aids Available Through Hearing Services Program

The Australian Government Hearing Services Program ensures eligible pensioners can access quality hearing aids without financial barriers. All hearing aids provided through the program are of high quality and meet strict Australian standards.

Advanced Features Included

Modern hearing aids available through the Hearing Services Program include:
  • Digital noise reduction technology
  • Directional microphones for better speech clarity
  • Feedback cancellation systems
  • Multiple listening programs to suit different situations
  • Smartphone connectivity on selected models

Types of Hearing Aids Available

Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Models and Reciever-in-Canal (RIC) models:

  • Most popular choice for pensioners
  • Discreet and comfortable
  • Easy to handle and maintain for those with dexterity challenges
  • Natural sound quality
  • Modern features like Bluetooth connectivity available on some models
Bernafon Entra B Receiver-in-the-Ear (RIE) Model
Bernafon Entra B Custom In-the-Ear Hearing Aid Solutions

In-the-Ear (ITE) Models

  • Custom-fitted to your ear canal
  • Completely contained within the bowl of your ear
  • Secure fit for active lifestyles

If you’re a pensioner, you’ll have the option to upgrade to a more advanced level if you’d like. We’ll talk you through everything during your hearing appointment, with options tailored to your unique hearing needs, level of hearing loss, and personal preferences.

We’ll take the time to explain all the features in plain, everyday English—no confusing technical jargon—just honest, helpful information to support you in making the choice that feels right for you.

Ready to hear loud
and clear again?

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Simple Steps to Get Your Free Hearing Aids

At Hearing Sense, our comprehensive hearing tests have 7 components to provide you with highly personalised information about your ability to hear
clearly.

Step

Book Your Free Assessment

Call Hearing Sense on 8331 8047 or book online. Bring your Pensioner Concession Card or DVA card to confirm eligibility.

Step

Comprehensive Hearing Assessment and Consultation

Our qualified clinicians will conduct a thorough assessment, including:
  • Pure tone audiometry testing
  • Speech understanding in quiet and background noise
  • An examination of your ear to check the health of your ear canal and ear drum.
  • Personalised discussion to find the hearing solution most suited to your listening needs and lifestyle
  • HSP voucher processing (we handle the paperwork)

Step

Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting

Based on your results, we’ll recommend the best hearing aids for your specific needs from our wide range of manufacturers. Together with your audiologist, you will select a device to trial for 30 days.

Step

Professional Fitting and Adjustment

We’ll carefully program your hearing aids to match your specific hearing needs – it’s like having a tailored suit, but for your ears. We take our time to ensure they feel comfortable and natural from the very first moment you wear them. 

Once you’re feeling comfortable with the sound of the hearing aids, we will show you everything you need to know about them. We’ll demonstrate how to put them in and take them out comfortably, share simple cleaning tips to keep them working beautifully, and make sure you feel completely confident caring for your new hearing companions. We’ll go over everything as many times as you’d like until you feel completely at ease.

Step

30-Day Real-Life Trial and Follow-Up Care

Test your hearing aids in real situations, then return for fine-tuning. All ongoing maintenance, adjustments, and support are included in the Hearing Services Program Maintenance Agreement.

About Hearing Sense - Your Trusted Adelaide Hearing Experts

Hearing Sense was founded by Kelly-Mare and Pavel Korcek, two passionate clinicians who wanted to provide South Australians with more choice and better care. As an independent practice, we can offer hearing aids from all manufacturers, ensuring you get the perfect solution for your unique needs. We’ve helped thousands of South Australians reconnect with the sounds they love – and we’d love to help you too. We’re accredited providers under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program, which means eligible pensioners can access our expert care at no cost.
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Why Adelaide Pensioners Choose Hearing Sense:

  • Independent, family-owned Adelaide business
  • Award-winning audiologists
  • Over 20 years serving South Australia
  • Three convenient Adelaide locations
  • Wide choice of hearing aid brands
  • Genuine risk free 30-day trials in real life
  • Personalised care

Real Adelaide Pensioners Share Their Stories

I went to Hearing Sense as I had a hearing aid from another provider that I was not comfortable wearing. Pavel was great! After a hearing test, he listened to my concerns and fitted me with trial hearing aids for 2 weeks. I was impressed with the range of hearing aids and price ranges available. They were incredibly comfortable compared with my previous experience. On review he adjusted them and arranged a further two fortnightly follow ups to ensure I was happy with them. It was only then that I was required to finalise payment for the purchase. Thank you Pavel for helping to make wearing hearing aids an enjoyable experience and allowing me to hear conversations clearly again.

Phil, Hearing Sense Client

Hi, my name is Beverley and I live in a retirement village in Paradise and getting older meant that my hearing was getting worse, I didn’t think so, until Kelly came to our village and gave a presentation on hearing and hearing aids so I decided to make an appointment. I was so impressed, I went along and the hearing in my left ear wasn’t good so I now wear a hearing aid. It’s great to wear, easy to fit and I can even change the batteries. It has made so much difference. Everything is so much clearer, even the tv is not up so loud. I am so grateful to Kelly and her team! I can ring anytime and get advice, make an appointment or even have batteries sent out to me. So don’t be afraid! You can even get ones to match your hair colour!

Beverley, Hearing Sense Client

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Contact Hearing Sense Adelaide

Book your free, no-obligation hearing assessment through our online form or by calling our friendly Adelaide team.

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Don’t let hearing loss isolate you from family, friends, and the sounds you love. As an eligible pensioner, you can access free hearing aids through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

Why wait? Book your free assessment today and start your journey to hearing loud and clear.

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Norwood Clinic
(08) 8331 8047
Unit 2/205, The Parade, 

Norwood SA 5067
Wheelchair accessible

Ground floor

Unley Clinic
(08) 7123 6161
Suite 1/402 Unley Rd, 

Unley Park SA 5061
Wheelchair accessible
Ground floor
Salisbury Clinic
(08) 8331 8047
16 John St, 

Salisbury SA 5108
Wheelchair accessible

Ground floor

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible pensioners pay nothing for hearing aids up to the government subsidy limit. If you choose premium features beyond the standard subsidy, we’ll clearly explain any additional costs upfront.
Most pensioners can complete their hearing assessment and receive hearing aids within 2-3 weeks. We handle all Hearing Services Program paperwork for you.
All repairs and maintenance are covered under the Hearing Services Subsidised Maintenance Program (which is mostly covered by HSP with a small annual fee).
That’s a very common concern—and you’re absolutely right to ask. The good news is, modern hearing aids are incredibly smart. They help you focus on the sounds you want to hear, like voices, while reducing background noise. It’s also completely normal for things to sound a bit different at first. It takes time for your ears—and your brain—to get used to hearing clearly again. That’s why we give you a full 30 days to try them out in your day-to-day life, and we’ll be here to adjust them as many times as you need. There’s no rush and no pressure—just friendly support to help you feel confident, comfortable, and in control.
We know that learning something new can feel overwhelming, which is why we take a very patient, step-by-step approach. During your fitting appointment, we’ll teach you everything at your own pace – how to put them in, take them out, clean them, and change batteries if needed. We’ll even write down simple instructions you can take home. And here’s the best part – you can call us anytime with questions, pop in for a quick refresher, or bring a family member to learn alongside you. We’re passionate about making sure you feel confident with your hearing aids!
Traditional batteries typically last between 3-10 days, depending on the model and how much you use your hearing aids. But here’s something many of our pensioner clients absolutely love – rechargeable hearing aids! They’re incredibly popular because you simply pop them in their charging case overnight, just like you might charge your mobile phone. No more fiddling with tiny batteries or worrying about running out at inconvenient times. During your appointment, we’ll show you both options and help you choose what feels most comfortable for your lifestyle and dexterity. Whatever you choose, we’ll make sure you feel completely confident managing your hearing aids.
As a family-owned Adelaide business, we genuinely care about every person who walks through our doors. We’re not pressured to sell specific brands – our only goal is finding the perfect hearing solution for YOU. We take the time to really listen to your concerns, understand your lifestyle, and explain everything in plain English. We also offer genuine choice of hearing aids from all manufacturers, so we can truly find what works best for your specific hearing needs. The entire team at Hearing Sense is passionate about helping you with your journey towards better hearing!

Important Disclaimer

Fully subsidised devices available through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program for eligible pensioners. Eligibility requirements apply. Hearing Sense is an accredited provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Not all pensioners will be eligible – eligibility is determined by the Department of Health. A Seniors Health Card alone does not provide eligibility for the program. Additional costs may apply for premium features beyond standard government subsidy levels.

Professional Disclaimer

Hearing Sense is an accredited provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. All audiological services are provided by qualified, registered clinicians. Individual results may vary. A comprehensive hearing assessment is required to determine suitability for hearing aids.

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