Hearing loss after 50 affects around 1 in 3 Australians according to Hearing Australia—and if you worked in construction, mining, farming, or manufacturing, your risk is even higher.
This type of hearing loss isn’t just a side effect of aging. It’s often caused by years of exposure to loud machinery and tools—something WorkSafe Australia defines as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and considers a common workplace injury (WorkSafe Victoria).
According to Safe Work Australia, 85 decibels (dB) is the threshold where hearing damage begins. That’s roughly the sound of a petrol-powered lawnmower. Tradesmen regularly face 90–120 dB in their daily roles.
You might not notice the damage right away—NIHL develops slowly, and many men over 50 think it’s just normal aging. But here are red flags that shouldn’t be ignored:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion young and working-age adults are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss globally.
Many Australians assume hearing loss after 50 is natural—but if you’ve worked around loud noise, your condition may be considered a work-related injury and may qualify for government support and compensation.
At Industrial Hearing Services, we’ve helped thousands of Australians over 50:
Eligibility is based on:
Even if you’re unsure of the exact cause, it’s free to get assessed.
Here’s how we make it easy for you:
Start now at home in just 2 minutes:
👉 Free Online Hearing Test
You’ll speak to our team about your past jobs. If they involved high noise, we proceed.
We’ll refer you to a nearby audiologist for a full hearing assessment—free of charge.
If your hearing loss is work-related, we help you submit a hearing loss compensation claim.
You may qualify for:
👷 Gerry, – SA
“They (IHS) helped me through the process, kept me informed of everything that was happening along the way. It was really easy. The payout was very very well received.”
🧱 Phil, – VIC
“If someone is sitting at home thinking they got hearing loss, or their partner is telling them that.. They really should give IHS a call”
Delaying treatment for hearing loss after 50 doesn’t just mean missing out on compensation—it can have serious health consequences, including:
If you’re over 50 and worked in a noisy job, you’ve already paid the price for your hearing. Now, it’s time to see what support you qualify for.
👉 Click here to take the free hearing test
👉 Find out if you’re eligible for free hearing aids and compensation
👉 Let Industrial Hearing Services help you hear again—and get what you deserve.
