Breaking down barriers: free hearing checks for more Gold Coast children

Breaking down barriers: free hearing checks for more Gold Coast children

23 Jul 2025

Breaking down barriers: free hearing checks for more Gold Coast children

or mum of two, Acacia Platt, her children's health is front of mind. 

So, when three-year-old Neeve started struggling with her speech, Acacia acted quickly, taking her to Tugun Satellite Health Centre before being referred to a new community hearing service.

“Hearing loss does run in my family, so it was definitely a concern,” Acacia said.

The Community Hearing Screening Clinics provide children between nine months to 16 years access to an initial 45-minute check across four locations.

Prior to this service, children under the age of four were required to be referred to Gold Coast University Hospital’s audiology department for assessment or access private hearing services. 

Children with low-risk hearing concerns between nine months to 16 years old can access the service.​

Children with low-risk hearing concerns between nine months to 16 years old can access 

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