{"id":116214,"date":"2025-10-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=116214"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T01:39:03","slug":"caring-for-all-australiansfor-over-75-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/seniors\/caring-for-all-australiansfor-over-75-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for all Australians for over 75 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEARING Australia has been caring for Australians since 1947, helping thousands of children, adults, pensioners and veterans connect with their loved ones every week.<\/p>\n<p>No matter your age, or hearing need \u2013 we are here to help you rediscover the sounds you love.<\/p>\n<p>With over 180 permanent locations, hundreds of visiting sites across Australia, plus online and telehealth options, we make it easy for you to access hearing services with our experienced and certified clinicians.<\/p>\n<p>At Hearing Australia, we take the time to understand your hearing needs and based on your needs, we will help you find a hearing solution that works for you.<\/p>\n<p>We provide ongoing care and device repair services either online, in centre or in your home as well as hearing management through counselling and rehabilitative programs.<\/p>\n<p>Good hearing is important for staying connected to loved ones and the world around you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_116278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-116278\" style=\"width: 571px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116278 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/Picture1HearingAus_81725-1-860x1024.png?_t=1759369118\" alt=\"Australian Hearing Aids\" width=\"571\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/Picture1HearingAus_81725-1-860x1024.png 860w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/Picture1HearingAus_81725-1-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/Picture1HearingAus_81725-1-768x915.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/Picture1HearingAus_81725-1.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-116278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hearing Australia makes it easy to access hearing services with experienced and certified clinicians.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our expert clinicians will guide you on your path to better hearing. 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