05_177_0119_1_2
Hearing Services Program - Child Under 4 Yrs (AH Only)

Line Item Description

This support item, 05_177_0119_1_2 Hearing Services Program - Child Under 4 Yrs (AH Only), is part of the Assistive Technology (AT) support category. It is designed to provide essential hearing supports for NDIS participants under the age of four who have a confirmed hearing loss.

The 'AH Only' designation indicates that for this age group, the services are provided exclusively through Hearing Australia (AH), which is the sole provider under the Hearing Services Program (HSP).

The funding covers comprehensive hearing services critical for promoting early auditory development and communication skills. These supports generally include:

Comprehensive hearing assessments.

The fitting of hearing devices, including fully government-subsidised devices and ongoing audiological support.

Ongoing services and support to manage the child's hearing needs.

For NDIS participants eligible for the HSP, the NDIS may also fund additional, reasonable, and necessary disability-related supports that are not covered by the Hearing Services Program. These additional NDIS-funded supports may include specialist Early Intervention services, Auslan services, or other assistive listening and alerting devices. This line item ensures young children with hearing loss receive timely and comprehensive early intervention.