Thank you for your patience while we transition from our Heidelberg to Ivanhoe clinic!
Thank you for your patience while we transition from our Heidelberg to Ivanhoe clinic!
Dr Gerard William
Hearing Impaired Individual & Accredited Audiologist.
PhD(Audiology), MAud(Dist.), BCom(Hons.), AAudA, MNZAS.
Dr Gerard has spent his lifetime around audiology, having grown up with a genetic hearing loss which was diagnosed at age 3 and fitted with hearing aids at age 15. He is an accredited audiologist from Australia Australia (AudA), a Full Member of the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS) and a Registered Clinical Scientist (Audiologist) on the UK’s Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
He originally trained in New Zealand where he completed his Master of Audiology (with Distinction). He then worked in diverse areas of audiology including hearing, tinnitus and vestibular diagnostic and rehabilitation initially in New Zealand then across NSW, ACT and VIC.
He then taught Masters of Clinical Audiology students at the University of Melbourne while completing completed his PhD in Audiology on scholarship from the HEARing CRC. His PhD research into person-centred hearing care explored how audiology clinics can better focus on the needs of hearing impaired individuals and their families to achieve better results. He later presented at various national and international conferences where he was co-awarded the Herbert J. Oyer student research prize at the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiologists Institute (USA) in 2018.
Dr Gerard has been published in the Hearing Journal. He has served on Australia and New Zealand audiology professional bodies, and is registered to practice as an audiologist in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. He has also been featured on ENT Dr Eric Levi’s podcast.
Gerard founded Hear With Me Audiology Care in April 2020 to provide a fresh, family- and person-centred approach to hearing care ordered towards improving your ear and hearing outcomes. He is passionate about this goal and has worked closely with local ENTs, GPs, health professionals and community groups to ensure that each patient is looked after at all stages of the audiological journey.
Ruby Forbes
Accredited Audiologist
BSc, MClinAud, AAudA
Ruby Forbes is an Audiology Australia accredited Audiologist, graduating from the University of Melbourne.
Ruby joined the team at Hear with Me to provide personalised and comprehensive audiological care, and support those with hearing impairment and their loved one in a warm and honest environment.
Her compassion for hearing loss stemmed from her grandfather’s inability to hear well during her theatre productions, and her subsequent desire to help others facing similar challenges..
Sunny
Hello, my name is Sunny! You might hear from me frequently over the phone or email.
I’m very passionate about advocating for better hearing, and I’m very fortunate that via the use of technology and the vast reach of the internet, I can get the word across to you. My proficiency in marketing and media stems from my three years of studying at RMIT University where I graduated with a degree in Communications (Media) – an academic achievement I’m very proud of! As a content creator, I possess the ability to disseminate crucial information to a wide audience, guiding them towards the assistance they may require. I have enjoyed working alongside Dr. Gerard William, who provides invaluable support and audiological expertise from the get-go.
Hear With Me is a place that takes pride in caring for those with hearing impairments, a place that hits very close to home. Since childhood, I’ve grappled with hearing issues, regularly consulting specialists. The frustration of blocked ears and muffled speech was extremely difficult to deal with, especially for a young person who wasn’t sure what was happening. After a few years, it seemed to have disappeared until about a year ago when I became unwell. However, a conclusive hearing test, coupled with the diagnosis from an ENT specialist, brought clarity to my condition, shedding light on underlying ear pressure issues.
Driven by a passion for aiding others, I’ve consistently aspired to excel in my endeavours. When not immersed in office duties overseeing marketing and administrative tasks, you’ll likely find me embarking on outdoor adventures, exploring hiking trails, reading a book or playing a video game at home, or cherishing quality time with loved ones.
Jane
Welcome! I look forward to connecting with you when you call or come into the clinic. I am passionate about hospitality and making sure that anyone coming into the clinic experiences a warm welcome.
I want all our clients to feel cared for from the first point of contact, right through to the last and I want each person to feel seen and heard.
I have a background in early childhood education so the experiences of children and parents are particularly important to me.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my black labrador retriever, daughter and husband!
Looking To Join Our Team?
We are always on the lookout for outstanding administration team members and audiologists.
To be considered:
Interested in the challenge? Feel free to email an EOI with an introduction or to be notified when a formal role is advertised.
