ㅡ Public insurance: certain groups have partial to full coverage of costs. Pension concession cardholders and war veterans are covered through the Office of Hearing Services Voucher Scheme.

• Children aged 26 years or younger and at-risk patients with complex disease and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are covered through the Community Service Obligation scheme.

• Older patients with disabilities are covered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Majority of adults over 26 years of age pay out-of-pocket