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Three audiology clinics are directly associated with the audiology section of the Linguistics department at Macquarie University. These clinics are as follows:

• Audiology Clinic, Macquarie University, North Ryde
• Liverpool Hospital Audiology Clinic, Neurophysiology Department
• Westmead Hospital Audiology Clinic

The clinics operate as full time clinics, providing teaching and research opportunities and also offering a clinical service to the community. All clinics are staffed by fully qualified audiologists registered with the Audiological Society of Australia. Students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Audiology degree at Macquarie University work in close association with the staff to gain clinical experience.

Macquarie University Audiology Clinic

Location:	C5A 5th Floor, Macquarie University, North Ryde, 2109
Telephone:	02 9850 8746
Fax:	02 9850 9199
Email:	audiologyclinic@ling.mq.edu.au
Opening Hours:	8.45 am-4.45 pm, Monday-Friday
Directions:	Audiology Instructions
	Map

Clinic Staff:

Name	Title	Contact
Louise Collingridge	University Audiology Clinic Manager	02 9850 8724 Louise.Collingridge@ling.mq.edu.au
Rebecca Summons	Clinical Audiologist/Assosiate Lecturer	02 9850 8746 rebecca.summons@ling.mq.edu.au
Michelle Lampert	Clinical Audiologist/Clinical Educator	02 9850 8746 michelle.lampert@ling.mq.edu.au
Lynne Blackford	Clinical Audiologist/Clinical Educator	02 9850 8746 lynne.blackford@ling.mq.edu.au
Alisa Gourlie	Clinical Audiologist/Clinical Educator	02 9850 8746 alisa.gourlie@ling.mq.edu.au
Celene McNeill	Clinical Audiologist/Clinical Educator	02 9850 8746 celene.mcneill@ling.mq.edu.au
Phillip Nakad	Clinical Audiologist/Clinical Educator	02 9850 8746 Phillip.Nakad@ling.mq.edu.au
Nadia Hall	Clinical Admin Officer, Audiology Clinic	02 9850 7691 nadia.hall@ling.mq.edu.au
Cathie Shanley	Clinic Receptionist, Audiology Clinic	02 9850 8746 Cathie.Shanley@ling.mq.edu.au

Diagnostic Audiology at Macquarie University Audiology Clinic:

Basic and in depth diagnostic assessments of hearing are offered for all ages. Testing facilities include pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance, visual reinforcement observation audiometry, otoacoustic emissions testing, and evoked potentials testing.

Fees may be charged for assessments.  Standard fees are as follows:

Adult consulations:        $120.00
Child consultations:       $ 70.00

Rehabilitative Audiology at Macquarie University Audiology Clinic:

Rehabilitative audiology services are available to private patients. Hearing aids are supplied at the clinic. Fees for hearing aid purchasing include hearing aid counselling and ongoing audiological support during the warranty period of the hearing aid (typically three years).

Those eligible for services supported by the Office of Hearing Services (typically recipients of DVA services and pensioners) may be seen at Macquarie University.  Details of the application process and services are available on request.

Tinnitus treatment programmes are available at Macquarie University, with support services available if required through the Rod Power Psychology Clinic.

Second hand hearing aids are supplied via the SHHH administered Hearing Aid Bank scheme. Donated (second hand) hearing aids are fitted for a small fee to individuals identified by SHHH as being eligible candidates. Eligibility includes hearing loss, financial need, a health care card and medical clearance. There is no warranty offered on second hand devices.

Rehabilitative audiology (individual counselling, communication training, education of significant others) is offered on an individual basis. Fees for this service are charged at an hourly rate of $120.00 per hour. Rehabilitation services tend to be short term, with referral to community based services such as Better Hearing Australia typically complementing the individual service offered at the university clinic.

For appointments, please contact the clinic reception:
Phone: 02 9850 8746
Fax: 02 9850 9199
Email:audiologyclinic@ling.mq.edu.au

The Audiology Clinic Reception area is opposite the lift on Level 5 of Building C5A (room 564) , within the Department of Linguistics - see map.

Parking is available in the outdoor scratch permit parking area. Parking permits must be displayed in cars parked in all areas. Parking permits are obtainable from the Security Office in the vicinity of parking area C1 as shown on the parking map .

Vehicles displaying a disability parking permit may park in one of the nominated disability parking spaces in the university. These are located on the disabled parking map , as indicated.

Neuro Audiology Clinic (Liverpool Hospital)

Location:	Neurophysiology, Level 1 Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital
Telephone:	02 9828 3646
Fax:	02 9828 3648
Opening Hours:	Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm

 

Clinic Staff:

Name	Title	Contact
Vija Nalder	Senior Clinical Audiologist	02 9828 3646 Vija.Nalder@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Nese Ozalp	Clinical Audiologist	02 9828 3646 Nese.Ozalp@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

Audiology at Macquarie University (through Access Macquarie Ltd) in conjunction with the Neurophysiology Department at Liverpool Hospital provides a full time clinic located at Liverpool Hospital. The clinic offers both audiological and vestibular assessment. Hearing assessment is provided for Infants: 0-6 months of age, children 3yrs and above and all adults.

The clinic operates Monday to Friday from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm.

Audiological services (except for worker's compensation and pre - employment audiograms) are bulk billed through Medicare.

For appointments, please contact the Neurophysiology reception area on:

Telephone: 02 9828 3646
Fax: 02 9828 3648
Website: http://www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/

The Audiology clinic is located in the Neurophysiology Department, Level 1 of the clinical building at Liverpool Hospital.

Westmead Hospital Audiology Clinic (Westmead Hospital)

Location:	The University Clinic, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead Hospital, Westmead (see map)
Telephone:	02 9845 7479
Fax:	02 9845 6263
Email:	audiolog@imag.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Opening Hours:	Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Clinic Staff:

Name	Title	Contact
Alberta Kennedy	Senior Clinical Audiologist	02 9845 7479
Monica Gibian	Clinical Audiologist	02 9845 7479
Yee-Foong Tham	Clinical Audiologist	02 9845 7479
Lesley Farrell	Receptionist	02 9845 7479

Audiology at Macquarie University (through Access Macquarie Ltd) in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Medicine, Pharmacy and Allied Health Network in Sydney West Area Health Service provide a clinic offering full audiological and vestibular (balance) assessments.  Testing procedures include pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance, otoacoustic emissions testing, auditory evoked potentials, Electronystagmography (with infra red goggles), Calorics and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).

All services are for adults and adolescents (aged 14years and over).

The clinic operates from 9 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday.

A private hearing aid clinic also operates within the department.

Audiological services (except for worker's compensation and pre - employment audiograms) are bulk billed through Medicare. Referrals must be addressed to A/Prof Melville da Cruz.

To make an appointment, please contact the audiology clinic at Westmead Hospital:

Telephone: 02 9845 7479
Fax: 02 9845 6263
Email: audiolog@imag.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/hospitals/westmead_hospital.htm

The hospital carparks work on a coin-operated boom-gate system and the correct change is required on entry.  Alternatively, the hospital is within walking distance from Westmead Railway Station.

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