Paediatric Audiologists, Newcastle NSW
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Welcome to Newcastle Hearing Centre for Children
At Newcastle Hearing Centre for Children, we’re dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential through better hearing. Located within Newcastle Health Enterprise, our purpose-built paediatric hearing clinic offers gold-standard diagnostic services for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children all in a caring, family-friendly environment.
Our team of specialist paediatric audiologists work closely with local ENT surgeons, paediatricians, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated care. Using the latest technology including multi-booth VROA testing we provide accurate assessments and clear communication with parents, carers, and referrers.
Whether it’s an early diagnostic assessment, ongoing monitoring, or guidance through complex hearing needs, we’re here to listen, support, and empower your child’s hearing journey.
Trusted by families. Supported by specialists. Dedicated to children’s hearing.
Our Paediatric Audiologists
Amy – Paediatric Audiologist
Amy is an Audiology Australia Accredited Audiologist who completed her Master of Clinical Audiology degree at Macquarie University.
Amy has a special interest in paediatric hearing assessment and has been working in this field for over 12 years in a number of different settings including hospitals, private practice, and not-for-profit.
Amy has experience working with children of all ages and abilities. When not working Amy would most likely be found at a playground with her kids and sipping a coffee.
Maree – Paediatric Audiologist
Maree is a highly experienced paediatric audiologist with a strong commitment to regional hearing services. She completed a Science degree at the University of Newcastle and a postgraduate diploma in Audiology at Macquarie University in 1993. Her career began at Hearing Australia in 1994, where she progressed to Paediatric Specialist and later District Manager of Newcastle, continuing her clinical work throughout. Since 2008, Maree has worked at SCIC (now NextSense) as a cochlear implant audiologist specialising in paediatrics. In 2023, she joined Ear Nose Throat Newcastle and is proud to also be part of Newcastle Hearing Centre for Children.
Maree is passionate about providing high-quality, accessible services in regional communities. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, walking her dog, scrapbooking, and attending live theatre and comedy shows.
Melanie — Paediatric Audiologist
Melanie Dowling is a dedicated paediatric audiologist committed to supporting families with concerns about their children’s hearing. She is especially passionate about making hearing assessments accessible for all, from infancy onwards. Melanie believes that every child deserves a caring, person-centred approach tailored to their unique needs, helping them feel at ease during appointments.
Outside of work, Melanie enjoys spending time with friends and family, engaging in paper craft and attending retreats. She also volunteers with the Special Olympics.
Our Audiology Services
Newcastle Hearing Centre for Children provides gentle, non-invasive hearing assessments and and play-based testing for the diagnosis of hearing problems in babies, toddlers and children of all ages.
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