Cochlear Implants
When hearing aids are not enough
For some people with severe to profound hearing loss, a comprehensive cochlear implant evaluation may be considered when hearing aids do not provide sufficient benefit. Candidacy is determined only by a clinical team.
Understanding cochlear implants
What Is a Cochlear Implant?
A device with internal and external parts that provides access to sound differently from a hearing aid.
Read →How Does a Cochlear Implant Work?
Sound is processed and delivered to the hearing nerve, bypassing parts of the inner ear.
Read →Cochlear Implant vs Hearing Aid
Different technologies for different degrees of hearing loss.
Read →Who May Benefit?
General situations that are usually discussed — never a substitute for evaluation.
Read →Cochlear Implant Evaluation
Audiological, medical, radiological and rehabilitation input combined.
Read →Cochlear Implant FAQs
Common questions from patients and families.
Read →Cochlear implants for children
Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
Inconsistent response to sound, or delayed speech and language.
Read →Importance of Early Identification
Why identifying hearing loss early matters.
Read →Importance of Early Intervention
How early support influences listening and language development.
Read →Is My Child a Candidate?
This is determined by a full evaluation with the clinical team.
Read →Cochlear Implant Evaluation
What the paediatric evaluation pathway involves.
Read →Cochlear Implant Surgery
Information and coordination around the surgical step.
Read →Recovery
What families are usually advised to expect after surgery.
Read →Activation / Switch-On
The first time the device is switched on and programmed.
Read →Cochlear Implant Mapping
Ongoing programming of the sound processor.
Read →Auditory Rehabilitation
Structured listening and communication development.
Read →Speech and Language Development
How therapy supports developing spoken language.
Read →School and Long-Term Development
Support for learning and long-term follow-up.
Read →Cochlear implants for adults
When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough
When limited benefit from hearing aids prompts further evaluation.
Read →Adult Cochlear Implant Evaluation
The comprehensive adult evaluation pathway.
Read →Who May Be Considered?
Situations usually discussed with adults and their families.
Read →Surgery
Information and coordination around the surgical step.
Read →Recovery
What adults are usually advised to expect afterwards.
Read →Activation
Switch-on and initial programming.
Read →Mapping
Ongoing fine-tuning of the sound processor.
Read →Rehabilitation
Auditory rehabilitation for adults.
Read →What Results Can I Expect?
Outcomes vary; expectations are discussed honestly during counselling.
Read →Not sure what the next step should be?
Speak with our team and arrange an appropriate hearing assessment or consultation.