Ears in Balance is a specialised vestibular audiology clinic providing objective assessment for patients with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and suspected vestibular disorders.
How to refer
A referral from a GP or medical specialist is required for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card to be bulk billed.
We accept your usual referral letter requesting a hearing and balance assessment (audiometry and vestibular assessment), or you can use our referral form.
Download referral formWe do not accept care plans.
What should the referral say?
A detailed test list is not required. A request for hearing and balance assessment is generally sufficient, along with the relevant clinical history or reason for referral.
Patient details
Include the patient’s identifying details and relevant contact information.
Reason for referral
Briefly describe the dizziness, vertigo, imbalance or suspected vestibular condition being investigated.
Assessment request
Request a hearing and balance assessment (audiometry and vestibular assessment).
Objective information to help guide care.
Our vestibular audiologists use specialised vestibular function testing to assess different components of the peripheral and central vestibular pathways, providing objective information to help identify vestibular dysfunction and inform diagnosis and management.
Results are interpreted alongside the patient’s clinical history. A comprehensive written report, overseen by Dr Luke Chen, neurologist and neuro-otologist, is provided to the referring practitioner with relevant findings and recommendations.