Acute Hearing Solutions has numerous hearing test centers across metropolitan Melbourne, providing personalised audiology services for patients of all ages. There are many reasons why our hearing test centers in Melbourne are considered among the best. We are an independent and family owned organisation with over 35 years of experience. We have developed a reputation for our friendly and personalised approach, and we have access to the latest hearing aid technologies to achieve a superior outcome.
Hearing Assessments: Our hearing tests can accurately determine the nature and severity of any hearing loss you may be experiencing.
Hearing Aids: We can prescribe hearing aids to improve your hearing levels and help you communicate with others more effectively, including invisible hearing aids.
Tinnitus Management: Our specialists can help you manage tinnitus by recommending cognitive behavioural therapy and talk therapy.
Make an appointment with a hearing specialist today by calling or contacting us online.
Dr. Bandale (Ben) Altidis
Principal Senior Audiologist & Founder
Bandale is the Principal Audiologist and Founder of Acute Hearing. He is a well-known and trusted hearing specialist, who has been providing hearing care to Victorians with over 25 years experience in the industry. He is an expert in diagnostics, selection and fitting of the most sophisticated and discreet hearing aids available today, his experience also includes hearing rehabilitions, auditory processing, assessments and is internationally trained in vestibular and tinnitus management.
Bandale holds the following qualifications:
Degree AppliedScience, Melbourne University
Member of Independent Audiologists Australia
Post Graduate Clinical Audiology, Melbourne University
Member of Audiology Australia (ASA)
International Member of American Academy of Audiology
Bandale is a registered Medicare, WorkSafe, Veteran Affairs and is a OHS Provider. his experience also includes hearing rehabilitions, auditory processing, assessments and is internationally trained in vestibular and tinnitus management. In his spare time, Bandale is heavily involved in his children’s sporting interest. Many weekends you will either find him on the sidelines or being the first aid attendant.
A very keen traveler, he has travelled to many countries. One of the highlights both professionally and personally is the time with the Starkey Foundation, fitting hearing aids to the underprivileged Balinese and Vanuatu people. Bandale is now committing time every year to help the disadvantaged. He is a keen Liverpool supporter and he is still celebrating the Richmond Tigers Grand Final win