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Hear With Me Audiologist - Ruby Forbes

ACCREDITED AUDIOLOGIST

Ruby Forbes

BSc, MClinAud · AAudA

Ruby’s passion for audiology is deeply personal, inspired by watching her grandfather navigate hearing loss and the profound impact it had on his confidence, social connection and wellbeing — and the positive transformation that came from finding the right support.

BACKGROUND & APPROACH

I am passionate about providing family-centred care, empowering you and your loved ones and advocating for greater hearing health awareness within the community.

I am an Audiology Australia accredited audiologist who graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Clinical Audiology in 2023. I am a local who grew up in nearby Macleod and attended high school in Heidelberg. I began my career working in regional Victoria (Phillip Island), where I enjoyed supporting clients with a wide range of hearing and ear health conditions across the lifespan as one of a few audiologists on the island.

During University, I spent time volunteering with rural communities in Northern Thailand, delivering ear health education, performing hearing screenings and collaborating with ENT specialists to improve access to hearing care resources.

Audiologist Ruby giving a child a high-5.

Prior to entering audiology, I worked as a tennis coach, and enjoyed working with children of all ages and abilities.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, practicing yoga, spending time with family and friends and doting on my beautiful cats.

My approach is to provide you with the best possible care, no different to how I would like my grandfather being looked after or one of the children who I have coached at tennis.

I look forward to meeting you clinic soon!

Tympanometry on a 3 year old child

Credentials & Qualifications

Ruby continues to be involved with local community events, and has returned to her high school as an alumni to speak to current students about pursuing a career as an audiologist.

Get to Know Ruby

Areas of Focus

Ruby has been extensively trained across our services and various brands of hearing aids, and holds expertise in all our core services:

In particular, Ruby enjoys:

✓   Supporting parents who are concerned about their child’s hearing.

✓   Working with older adults who wish to stay engage with their loved ones around them.

✓   Working with young adults who would like to have their ear health maintained.

For clarity, Ruby does not specialise in:

X  Auditory Processing Disorder Assessments – consider Melbourne Hearing Care Clinic, Ivy Audiology

X  Vestibular/Dizziness Conditions – consider Dizzyology, Melbourne Hearing Care Clinic, Ears in Balance

X  Workcover Claims – consider most hearing aid chains

X  Selling you Hearing Aids that you don’t need.

What Patients Say

Highly rated on Google ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Read our 225+ combined Google Reviews for Ivanhoe or Melbourne CBD.

Ruby was fantastic with my 6 year old son. She made the experience seamless and fun for a child who was slightly nervous prior to the appointment. Definitely recommend for all your hearing related needs.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kat – Ivanhoe

The audiologist, Ruby, made my daughter feel at ease by engaging with her and clearly explaining everything that she was doing. I was very impressed with the friendly and professional manner of all the staff at Hear With Me.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emma – Ivanhoe

Ruby was excellent – thorough, patient, informative and totally professional. Highly recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michael – Ivanhoe

We had a great experience at Hear With Me for both my children. Ruby was very attentive, professional and kept it fun for the children. She answered all our questions, sent her reports rapidly and followed with specialists recommendations after our appointment.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alexandra — Ivanhoe

Ruby and Gerard have been very gentle, informative and caring from the beginning. Very much recommend this place to everyone who needs to be in good hands.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SMA – Ivanhoe

Where to See Ruby

Ruby sees patients across both Hear With Me clinics.

Hear With Me Ivanhoe Clinic Reception

Ivanhoe

261 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079

Tuesdays to Fridays

Waiting to be seen at Hear With Me | Audiology Care - Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD

Suite 207/488 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Videos by Ruby Forbes

Available on our Hear With Me YouTube channel too.

Articles by Ruby Forbes

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