Collie residents over the age of 18 will be able to receive free hearing checks when the Australian Hearing bus visits town this week.
The bus will be stationed in the Collie PCYC carpark on Thursday, April 19 from 9.30am until 2.30pm to offer free hearing checks and raise awareness of hearing-related issues.
Around 60 per cent of Australians over 60 suffer from some form of hearing loss.
Australian Hearing Collie manager Blanche Coyle said due to age-related hearing loss developing gradually over time, it is common for people be unaware their hearing is diminishing.
“A hearing check is a quick and easy way to measure the sounds you can and can’t hear. Our team will also be on hand to guide you through what next steps you may have to take in regards to your hearing,” she said.
As well as performing hearing checks, the bus will also provide information on a range of common hearing issues.
There will also be a display of easy-to-use hearing devices for around the home for those suffering from hearing loss, including headsets for watching the TV and alert systems for doorbells.
“Not everyone who is experiencing problems hearing needs a hearing aid. Sometimes it’s just hearing the TV at normal volumes, hearing your doorbell, or hearing your friends on the phone that’s the problem,” Ms Coyle said.
No appointment is necessary for a hearing check on the day.
