Our sense of hearing is a precious link to the world around us; it's important to have the ability to hear the thoughts, needs and emotions with the people we share our lives with.
At Audika, we have a variety of hearing aids as we believe in personalised hearing care, because we know that every individual is unique.
Hearing aids are small, high-tech devices that help you hear if you suffer from hearing loss. They amplify your surrounding sounds (such as conversations, TV shows, or the radio) to help you communicate and participate in everyday situations.
How does a hearing aid work?
Sound is carried across three different components:
There are several factors that determine what kind of hearing aid you need, including the severity of your hearing loss, ear anatomy, aesthetic preferences, dexterity, lifestyle needs and budget.
The overview below will help you understand the differences between the main types of hearing aids.
 Invisible-in-canal |
 Completely-in-the-canal |
 In-the-canal |
 Half/Full shell in-the-ear |
 miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
miniRITE Rechargeable (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
 Behind-the-ear Plus Power |
Behind-the-ear Ultra Power |
| More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | |||
| Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | ||
| Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | |
Disposable battery | Disposable battery |
| Rechargeable battery | |||||||
| Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | |
| Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | |||
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Profound hearing loss |
#Bluetooth connectivity not available in all models, and for in-the-canal and in-the-ear custom styles, where it is available in the selected model, it is optional depending on what your clinician may prescribe relative to your needs. Consult with your clinician to advise which model/style is suitable for you and your needs.
There are many high-quality, reliable hearing aids on the market. Each model is unique in its own way, and it can be difficult knowing where to start. We’ve brought together the most important information about the models we offer at Audika. This way, you can get a quick overview of all your different available options.
Hearing aid models
Hearing aids have gone through major technological innovations during the past decade. Today's digital hearing aids deliver better sound quality and can make your life easier through intelligent, high-tech features.
Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all solutions. We want to help you find the best hearing aid, one that’s tailored to you. To do this, we’ll help you carefully consider the following:
At Audika, we offer a range of hearing aids in different price categories and our qualified clinicians are here to help you find a hearing solution to meet your needs, comfort and budget.
We can assist you in finding out if you are eligible for subsidised services1, which could assist in making hearing solutions more affordable for you. We also offer flexible payment plan options2 and encourage you to check with your private health insurance provider for your entitlements on audiology3.
If you are over 26, you don’t need a referral from a doctor or ears, nose and throat specialist to get a FREE hearing check or to purchase a hearing aid at one of our clinics.
We are happy to help you understand the different payment plans and funding options that may be available to you.
1 Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
