Get the Most Suitable Hearing Aids for Tinnitus
Don’t let Tinnitus Exacerbate Your Communication with Others
We offer tailored, unbiased, and unsponsored advice on hearing aids for tinnitus that not only address your symptoms but also fit comfortably within your budget.
If you’re tired of the constant buzzing in your ears that affects your communication and leads to social withdrawal, visit your nearest Empower Hearing clinic in Canberra today. As an independent provider, we can select hearing aids from any manufacturer that best suits you, offering truly unbiased advice.
Hearing Aids for Tinnitus
Helping You Minimise the Tinnitus Symptoms With The Right Hearing Aids
Empower Hearing operates a dedicated tinnitus management clinic, led by an audiologist with over 16 years of experience and formal certification in tinnitus care, working in close partnership with GPs who have a special interest in tinnitus.
Our first priority is to help rule out underlying organic causes like ear disease, circulatory issues, or other auditory-related factors. This process is carried out in collaboration with GPs and specialists where appropriate, ensuring you receive comprehensive and integrated care.
If red flags are present; like one-sided tinnitus, dizziness, or sudden hearing loss, our Canberra tinnitus audiologist will work with your GP or refer you to an ENT for further medical investigations such as an MRI or CT scan. These help rule out underlying conditions like vestibular schwannoma, circulatory issues, or neurological disorders.
We collaborate closely with GPs and ENTs across Canberra, including those with a special interest in tinnitus. Start with us, and we’ll guide you through every step based on your specific needs.
Understanding Your Tinnitus
Tinnitus rates are dramatically increasing, with 1 out of 3 Australians suffering from this condition.
At Empower Hearing, we begin by assessing your hearing with Pure Tone Audiometry, understanding your case history, and tinnitus profiling. We also identify if hearing loss or other auditory factors are contributing to your tinnitus.
How do Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Help?
There are numerous ways that hearing aids for tinnitus can help. Depending on whether you have hearing loss, we at Empower Hearing can advise you on hearing aids that can help reduce the perceived tinnitus noise.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may form part of a broader management plan. Hearing aids can support tinnitus relief—especially when tinnitus is accompanied by hearing loss. Here’s how we help you mitigate tinnitus using hearing aids:
When you have tinnitus & hearing loss
We provide hearing aids that can both amplify sounds and support tinnitus-related therapies such as sound masking or Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. This therapy helps the brain become less sensitive to tinnitus signals through consistent sound therapy.
When you have persistent tinnitus without underlying hearing loss
While standalone tinnitus sound generators are available internationally, in Australia, they are not currently approved as medical devices. However, many modern hearing aids include built-in tinnitus management features such as white noise or sound masking. We recommend hearing aids with built-in sound generators that play therapeutic sounds like white noise or pink noise
Government-Funded Hearing Aids for Tinnitus for Pensioners and Veterans
These services are completely funded by the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program, where we will assist you in securing this funding.
Under the program, the cost of hearing assessments and entry-level digital hearing aids is fully covered, which means there will be no out-of-pocket expense for you. In case you need to upgrade to more advanced models, such as Bluetooth-enabled or rechargeable ones, you can do so by paying the difference in cost.
Moreover, our team is here to help you every step of the way! Consult us for everything related to Government-funded hearing aids for tinnitus- from checking eligibility to selecting the right hearing aid for tinnitus.
Get a Holistic Solution for Tinnitus in Canberra
Hearing Aids for Tinnitus & Beyond
At Empower Hearing, we strive to help our clients in every possible way. That’s why we provide them with a comprehensive tinnitus relief plan that combines advanced hearing aid technology with personalised strategies and all-around care. Check out below to know all the ways we assist our clients dealing with tinnitus:
Tinnitus Management Devices
With an appearance similar to hearing aids, we provide our clients with tinnitus management devices to mask the ringing or buzzing sound caused by tinnitus by playing a low-level background noise or white noise. Additionally, we can provide guidance on the use of some of the most effective and efficient tinnitus management apps available online.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
We personalise tinnitus management based on each client’s needs, helping them choose between TRT or CBT, whatever best suits them.
TRT combines sound therapy with counselling to help the brain become less sensitive to tinnitus signals over time, allowing you to perceive the ringing as a neutral background sound rather than a disturbance. CBT, on the other hand, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and emotional responses related to tinnitus, helping you manage the stress and anxiety it may cause.
If CBT is the best approach, we can guide you towards reputable online CBT programs or refer you to a qualified counsellor or psychologist for further support.
Also, when selecting hearing aids, our audiologists carefully choose the device that not only manages your current tinnitus and hearing loss but can also be adapted for use in tinnitus retraining therapy, ensuring a comprehensive and long-term management plan.
Other Support Strategies
We also encourage relaxation strategies such as breathing exercises, meditation, and stress reduction to support emotional well-being. If you have only mild tinnitus without hearing loss, these approaches will be most suitable.
Find Relief, Regain Peace: Book Your Tinnitus Consultation Today!
If tinnitus is disrupting your daily life, we’re here to help you manage it with proven solutions. Get in touch with us to book your appointment!
FAQs
Is tinnitus a serious medical condition?
Tinnitus is not a disease itself but a clinical condition that may arise from a wide range of auditory or medical causes. It can occur with or without hearing loss and may be associated with ear conditions (such as hearing damage, middle ear disease), neurological factors, or even systemic conditions (like circulatory issues or medication side effects).
Tinnitus can significantly impact emotional well-being, concentration, and sleep. In some cases, it may indicate an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Therefore, it should be properly assessed by a qualified audiologist, often in collaboration with a GP or ENT specialist.
Can I get hearing aids for tinnitus for free?
If you’re eligible for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program, you can get a free hearing test and free hearing aids to help with tinnitus. Know that entry-level hearing devices are fully subsidised through the Hearing Service Program for eligible clients.
What aftercare do you offer with tinnitus hearing aids?
Hearing aids are ineffective without proper aftercare. Also, they must be fitted and optimised based on your current hearing and tinnitus levels, and regularly reviewed for further optimisation. As hearing aids require constant servicing to work well, it is always feasible to buy hearing aids offline rather than online.
At Empower Hearing, we offer structured follow-up, fine-tuning, usage guidance, and ongoing testing/tinnitus reassessment. Additionally, know that the hearing aid costs include these follow-up services.
Are there hearing aids made just for tinnitus?
Hearing aids are primarily designed to assist with hearing loss. While Australia does not currently approve standalone tinnitus sound generators as medical devices, many modern hearing aids include built-in tinnitus management features such as white noise or sound masking. At Empower Hearing, we work with a range of brands and offer unsponsored advice to help you find the best hearing aid for your tinnitus needs.
