Active Audiology

Active Audiology Hearing specialists based in Altona, South Morang, Thornbury, Blackburn North, Balwyn, Oakleigh and Burwood East. Welcome to Active Audiology.

Specialising in hearing device fittings and hearing tests for adults and children. We strive to help you hear life again through sounds that matter. We are not owned by a large foreign manufacturer and guarantee clinical and unbiased opinions about your hearing health. Our services include hearing aid fittings, hearing tests for adults and kids, as well as Central Auditory processing diagnostics for kids. For all enquiries ph: 1300 364 007

Yes, hearing aids can feel like a lot at first.New sounds. New routines. New habits. New emotions.But anything worth imp...
17/03/2026

Yes, hearing aids can feel like a lot at first.

New sounds. New routines. New habits. New emotions.

But anything worth improving in your life has a learning curve.

We don’t expect to drive confidently on day one. Or use a new phone without a few wrong taps. Or walk into a gym and know exactly what we’re doing.

So why do we expect hearing aids to feel effortless immediately? Why not accept and embrace an adjustment period?

This is about giving your brain the time it needs to relearn sound. It’s remarkable, even epic, and it will change your life significantly.

Worth it 🙌🏻 for your self worth.




10/03/2026

Vanity might play a part, but let’s not let it dictate.

There are so many practical considerations before deciding on invisible hearing aids, so what’s important is understanding these before emotions take over.

It’s a balance - form and function need to align with your body, your lifestyle.

And the thing is, people actually think very differently these days.

If we happen to glimpse you wearing a semi-discreet hearing aid, we 💭

You’ve taken control.
You’re engaged.
You’re participating in life.
You’re ageing well.
You’re connected and kinda cool.

DEFINITELY NOT ‘you’re hearing impaired’.

Would you like to learn more about how to compare in-the-ear and behind-the-ear models?

What if one of the most powerful predictors of health was something surprisingly simple?Study after study has pointed to...
08/03/2026

What if one of the most powerful predictors of health was something surprisingly simple?

Study after study has pointed to the same answer: CONNECTION.

The Harvard Study of Adult Development found that the quality of our relationships predicts long-term health and happiness.

Large meta-analyses show loneliness significantly increases mortality risk.

And research from Johns Hopkins links untreated hearing loss with higher dementia risk.

Different studies. Different fields.
The same conclusion.

HEALTHY LIVES ARE CONNECTED LIVES.

And hearing well helps keep those connections strong.

Save this as a reminder.





Gen X takes care of evvvvvvveryone 🙌🏻Parents.Teenagers.Careers.Households.But hearing well is how you stay connected to ...
06/03/2026

Gen X takes care of evvvvvvveryone 🙌🏻

Parents.
Teenagers.
Careers.
Households.

But hearing well is how you stay connected to all of them.

Hearing loss at this stage is rarely dramatic.
It’s gradual — and easy to blame on stress, noise, or “people mumbling.”

What many people don’t realise is how much extra mental effort the brain uses to fill in the gaps.

That’s why a baseline hearing test in your 40s or 50s can be so valuable.

It DOES NOT mean you need hearing aids.
It simply gives you a benchmark — something to compare to in the years ahead.

Sometimes we find hearing loss.
Sometimes it’s wax.
Sometimes everything is completely normal.

But knowing where you stand?
That’s powerful 💪

Gen X takes care of evvvvvveryone.Parents.Teenagers.Careers.Households.But hearing well is how you stay connected to all...
06/03/2026

Gen X takes care of evvvvvveryone.

Parents.
Teenagers.
Careers.
Households.

But hearing well is how you stay connected to all of them.

Hearing loss at this stage is rarely dramatic.
It’s gradual — and easy to blame on stress, noise, or “people mumbling.”

What many people don’t realise is how much extra mental effort the brain uses to fill in the gaps.

That’s why a baseline hearing test in your 40s or 50s can be so valuable. It DOES NOT mean you need hearing aids.

It simply gives you a benchmark — something to compare to in the years ahead.

Sometimes we find hearing loss.
Sometimes it’s wax.
Sometimes everything is completely normal.

But knowing where you stand?
That’s powerful 💪

It’s subtle at first…The edges soften.Punchlines blur.The colour fades.You can still hear, but you’re not catching the c...
02/03/2026

It’s subtle at first…

The edges soften.
Punchlines blur.
The colour fades.

You can still hear, but you’re not catching the contrast, the nuance, the texture.

So you compensate! You stay in the safe zone, the polite zone. You contribute just enough to fly under the radar and draw on only what you’re sure was said.

And over time, conversations lose their colour.

Hearing well isn’t just about clarity. It’s about:
🌈 Nuance in someone’s voice.
🌈 Effortless back-and-forth.
🌈 The confidence to jump in.
🌈 Energy in social moments.
🌈 Emotional tone.

Empowered hearing brings back the full spectrum. Find it at activeaudiology.com.au.



Survival mode isn’t coping.
It’s feeling wired and exhausted — all at once, all the time.
When your brain’s working over...
27/02/2026

Survival mode isn’t coping.

It’s feeling wired and exhausted — all at once, all the time.

When your brain’s working overtime just to follow conversations, it keeps your nervous system ON EDGE.

And a nervous system under pressure doesn’t heal, it contracts.

Fortunately, you don’t have to live like that forever.

We’ll help you feel well again — through hearing care that supports your whole self.

Activeaudiology.com.au

Survival mode isn’t coping.
It’s feeling wired and exhausted — all at once, all the time.
When your brain’s working over...
27/02/2026

Survival mode isn’t coping.

It’s feeling wired and exhausted — all at once, all the time.

When your brain’s working overtime just to follow conversations, it keeps your nervous system on edge.

And a nervous system under pressure doesn’t heal, it contracts.

Fortunately, you don’t have to live like that forever.

We’ll help you feel well again — through hearing care that supports your whole self.

Activeaudiology.com.au

23/02/2026

When someone tells us their hearing aids are broken…most of the time, they’re not.

It’s usually that the patient has been let down somewhere along the way.

1️⃣ Not fitted properly

Hearing aids must be programmed precisely to your hearing loss.

If they were rushed, under-programmed, or never fine-tuned after the first fitting… they won’t perform.

That’s not a device problem. That’s a fitting problem.

2️⃣ Not the right device

Not all hearing aids are equal and not all are suited to every lifestyle.

If you’re active, social, in meetings, at family dinners, you need technology that matches that.

Choosing purely on price or brand contract rarely works long term.

3️⃣ Not maintained

These are tiny computers living in a warm, waxy, humid environment.

They need servicing. Filters need changing. Microphones need cleaning.

No maintenance = poor performance.

4️⃣ Not explained properly

If no one showed you:
• How to change filters
• What the programs do
• What to realistically expect

Then of course you’ll think they’re broken.

Hearing aids aren’t intuitive. They need education.

5️⃣ Not followed up

This is the big one.

Hearing care is not a one-appointment event.

It’s an adjustment process. Fine tuning. Tweaking. Reassurance.

If you were fitted and never reviewed — that’s the gap.

👉 Have you been properly supported in your hearing aid journey? Because that’s exactly what it is - a journey, and one that’s worthwhile when the right audiology clinic is riding alongside.



Their marketing is impressive 🙌🏻Glossy capsules.
Fabulous flavours.
Packed full of promised benefits.But are they rigoro...
17/02/2026

Their marketing is impressive 🙌🏻

Glossy capsules.
Fabulous flavours.
Packed full of promised benefits.

But are they rigorously tested?
Often not.

Meanwhile, one of the most researched, evidence-backed interventions for cognitive health, mood, stability and overall wellbeing sits quietly in the corner…

Hearing support.

Large-scale studies have shown that addressing hearing loss is associated with:

• Slower cognitive decline
• Lower rates of depressive symptoms
• Reduced falls risk
• Better health outcomes in hospital settings

Not a trial. Not a trend. Not a dupe.

This is preventative healthcare at its best, only minus the influencers.

How would you change the marketing around hearing care if you had a say?




It’s tempting to compare hearing services by price alone.But the real difference isn’t the device — it’s the care behind...
11/02/2026

It’s tempting to compare hearing services by price alone.

But the real difference isn’t the device — it’s the care behind it.

💫 Independent advice
📈 Thorough testing
👂 Real-ear measurements
📁 Follow-ups that actually happen
😊 A team that knows your name

Hearing care should feel empowering, not confusing.

Choose care. Not just cost.

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Balwyn, VIC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+611300364007

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Our Story

Thank you for trusting us to be your chosen hearing experts. We know there are many other companies you could have considered. We are grateful for this opportunity to improve your hearing health.

When I founded Active Audiology in 2011, the need to be independent and ethical was a priority. An independent audiologist has the freedom to prescribe any hearing device that is best suited to your hearing needs. Unbiased brand choice and advice is only possible when a company is not controlled or owned by any hearing aid maker.

I sincerely believe that ethical and unbiased clinical expertise is essential to the integrity of our profession and for delivering the best service to you.

The right hearing solution also comes from years of experience and ongoing education. We pride ourselves on selecting clinicians that are not just academically outstanding, but are motivated to continue their ongoing education in hearing health research. We undergo regular training across the latest for all major brands so we can program every hearing device for optimal performance.