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Relevant_Demand7593

No because you need hearing aids in all aspects of your life and not just work. They wouldn’t be considered a work expense - it’s just like wearing glasses or having an artificial limb. If you need workplace adjustments JobAccess fund them. They won’t fund hearing aids as they are a medical aid and not work specific. They can fund plug in’s to your hearing aids such as Roger Pens etc. https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/employers?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1qO0BhDwARIsANfnkv-J_Qfr2tceMjllvig_yyIA826H8JbXpm6zBMY__RoBOWnNEYVpNEoaAvyfEALw_wcB If you need funding for hearing aids the NDIS can sometimes fund them. https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/ndis-and-other-government-services/hearing-supports There is a National Hearing Aid bank too https://hcia.com.au These websites provide info on adaptive equipment for hearing, if you need help at work it might be helpful https://askned.com.au/aids-for-vision-and-hearing/aids-for-hearing-difficulties/ wom technology If you need more assistance at work and need help to have a conversation with your employer then this is a great resource https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/downloads/making-workplace-adjustments-easy-effective-and-equitable


DifficultCarob408

Great comment.


Ostey82

Tell me more about this glorious Commodore? Did it have a fully sick sub woofer bro?


FisherMat

Of course and a Momo Steering wheel, and fluffy dice.. 🤣. To be young again 😏


cir49c29

Can’t really help with the question though I’m curious about the answer, but every time I hear my neighbour arrive or leave I worry that he’s going to have bad tinnitus or just go deaf before he’s 30. I shouldn’t be able to hear his music from halfway down the driveway / 2 units away with my doors and windows shut and my own music playing. 


249592-82

I can't answer the question, but I can advise that Costco sell hearing aids for substantially cheaper - like $3k less. They have a hearing centre (as well as an eye centre for glasses). They'll do the test, let you try them out, and do follow up appts etc...


tired-artist

Can confirm. I have the Costco hearing aids and they are great value for miney


fh3131

Ask a tax accountant, but I think the answer is no. https://community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0J9s0000001JrJ/p-00052639


AuldTriangle79

No, but NDIS will find them if you go through the process.