The state government provides a scheme for employees who have incurred occupational hearing loss with access to compensation, which includes hearing aids and rehabilitation. This scheme is administered by WorkSafe QLD, which may provide compensation including:
- Reasonable costs of a range of hearing services and devices
- An impairment benefit or lump sum payment
- Weekly payments if the worker suffers an incapacity due their hearing loss injury.
Claiming Process
The process starts will also hearing assessment to determine the extent and confirm the impact of workplace noise on your hearing impairment. Australian Audiology Services maintain close relationships with prominent workers compensation solicitors who offer “no win, no fee” terms.
Call 1300 864 327 to make an appointment or go to worksafe.qld.gov.au and search for “industrial hearing loss” for more information.
