Government Resources

Tax Rebate

If your family medical expenses exceed $1500 in one financial year you may be eligible for a 20% tax rebate. There is no upper limit to how much you can claim. This could include hearing aids, dentistry and doctor’s bills.

For more information please visit the Medical Expenses page of the Australian Taxation Office website.

Office of Hearing Services (OHS)

The Office of Hearing Services (OHS) is a government department that makes it possible for eligible individuals to receive free hearing tests and hearing aids from the provider of their choice. Eligible individuals include pensioners, Gold DVA card holders and members of the Australian Defence Force.

To receive these free services the client must have a valid voucher distributed by the Office of Hearing Services. A voucher application form can be downloaded here or picked up from one of our clinics.

For more information please visit the Office of Hearing Services website.

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