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Expert Hearing Clinic in Melbourne, Australia

Locally Owned Independent Evaluations With Solutions You Can Trust

About Abi Hearing

Too many hearing evaluations are fueled by a need to sell a certain company's technology. You feel like their evaluation may not be completely honest. And you don't like being pressured to buy an expensive hearing aid that might not be right for you. 


Here at Abi Hearing we avoid those problems by being 100% independent. Your hearing and comfort are our only concern. We are a private independent audiology practice supported by ENT surgeons. 


That means we don't support a particular company or line of hearing aids. We give you an honest evaluation, then offer you solutions from a wide range of manufacturers.

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Here at Abi Hearing you get the best of everything.

  • Expert hearing evaluation to pinpoint problems
  • Honest recommendations from an experienced audiologist
  • A full range of solutions with the latest innovations representing the best in the industry
  • Our exceptionally broad range of options helps us keep prices very affordable


We strive to fully understand your needs and challenges. We listen closely to your experiences and what you feel you're missing. We compare that with your hearing evaluation to discover exactly where the problems lie. Then we can recommend appropriate technologies that will give you the best results.


Our goal is to help you get your good hearing back


Our greatest reward is seeing the delight in someone's eyes as they suddenly hear voices and sounds they've been missing.


Please review our staff bios below. We have a highly qualified and very experienced team committed to giving you the finest service in the Melbourne area. Schedule your appointment now for your no-obligation discussion. We can give you a professional hearing exam to better understand your challenges.

Meet Our Team Of Local Melbourne Audiologists


Shukri Abi

Senior Audiologist & Director of Abi Hearing Pty Ltd

Shukri Abi

Founder & Senior Audiologist

Qualifications and Memberships 


MSc Audiology (Merit), Auckland University, New Zealand; Full member of the Audiological Society of Australia, Independent Audiology Australia, and Hearing Business Alliance.

Shukri Abi is the founder, Director and Senior Audiologist of Abi Hearing. Her original vision for Abi Hearing was a people-centric, community-focussed practice that treated all hearing health conditions. Abi Hearing is proud to be one of the few truly independent audiology clinics in Melbourne.


With over 17 years’ experience in the industry, Shukri expertly delivers a range of highly specialised hearing solutions. She is conversant with medico-legal audiometry, vestibular system assessment, and noise protection. With a reputation for excellence and integrity, ENT specialists, neurology consultants and GPs regularly request that she perform complex diagnostics for their clients.


As the best hearing health outcomes are forged in partnership between audiologist and client, Shukri invests time in teaching patients to proactively manage their hearing condition. Her commitment to empowering others stems from genuine empathy. Whilst still a teenager, Shukri witnessed her Mum lose her hearing after a brief illness. She learned as much as possible to help her; recognising many points in the syllabus by the time she studied audiology at university! 


Shukri trained and worked in New Zealand, before moving to Australia and serving as the clinical leader and Head of Audiology at Royal Melbourne Hospital for four years. She is familiar with the distinct demands of both the public and private sectors. 




Jacqui Trethowan

Williamstown Clinic

Jacqui Trethowan
Audiologist

Qualifications and Memberships 


B. Arts, B. Science, Dip. Audiology, Master of Audiology, Anatomy and Physiology


Jacqui is an experienced and talented audiologist with a personalised approach to each individual’s hearing health. Her unique double degree in Science and Arts (majoring in Japanese), reflects her genuine interest in cultures, languages and people’s stories. She sees audiology as a route to understanding the function of the body and of communication and connection between people. Over a career spanning almost 20 years, Jacqui has helped many people in need in Geelong, London, the Northern Territory, Perth, Brisbane and now Melbourne. She is driven by a desire to make a difference, and ensure each person has access to the highest quality audiology services.


At Abi Hearing, Jacqui has worked with clients with a range of needs. She is sensitive to the nuances of hearing health, having worked in diagnostics with children and adults, Aged Care settings, hearing aid fittings and prescription of supportive services. She has also managed the translation of hearing resources and guides, and supported the work of several leading ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialists. This gives her a well-rounded view of the hearing health journey of many of Abi Hearing’s patients, and ensures a seamless relationship with Abi Hearing’s medical and health professional partners.

Ebtesam Ali

Audiologist



Ebtesam Ali
Audiologist

 Ebtesam is excited by the opportunity to raise awareness of hearing health issues with Abi Hearing’s clients and the wider community. She completed her Masters in Clinical Audiology at La Trobe University at the end of 2021 and join the Abi Hearing 2022 to learn and grow with the team. 


Ebtesam is incredibly motivated and keeps up to date with the latest research and trends in Audiology. In particular, she has an interest in the impact of COVID-19 on hearing, and has been able to support patients who have suffered from negative symptoms. 


During her previous university placements, Ebtesam experienced firsthand the importance of communication. Working with a large number of Arabic-speaking patients, she challenged herself to speak in Arabic with them. The experience helped Ebtesam better understand the confusion and frustration that many hard-of-hearing patients feel when communicating with others. 


Ebtesam is curious and active, with a passion outside of work for road trips and learning new things. She is on a constant quest to learn more about hearing health and motivate individuals to take steps to prevent hearing loss across all ages – all in a fun, non-judgemental and supportive way.



Mirela Mesic

Receptionist and Practice Manager

Mirela Mesic

Receptionist and Practice Manager

Mirela’s warm welcome when you arrive at Abi Hearing reflects the positive experience you will have with all our staff. She is the receptionist and practice manager for our Williamstown and North Melbourne clinics, where she plays an important role in helping the practice to run calmly and efficiently. 


Mirela is a natural people person. She loves catching up with our regulars when they visit the clinic, and is always happy to have a chat and set people at ease before their appointments. Mirela’s personalised touches in the clinic include our lovely houseplants, that create a light, bright and positive atmosphere. 


The medical and health sector has always been Mirela’s professional passion. She was originally a pharmacy assistant for ten years, before becoming a receptionist with the Australian College of Optometry. Working in audiology adds another dimension to her understanding of people’s wholistic health. 


When she’s not at work, Mirela is busy managing the schedules of her two outgoing teenagers! She is also well-known amongst friends and colleagues for her love of cooking. During lock-down, she spent plenty of time trying out new recipes and cooking for her family. Her favourite thing to bake is cakes, and the Abi Hearing team always looks forward to her bringing them into the clinic and sharing them! 

Asha Ali

Receptionist

Asha Ali

Receptionist

Asha is a friendly and knowledgeable receptionist part of the Abi Hearing admin team. She is a receptionist for our Williamstown and North Melbourne clinics, where she greets patients with a smile and ensures a smooth operation of the practice so you can make the most out of every appointment.


Asha is a student studying for Bachelor of teaching at Melbourne University. She has completed  Bachelor of science from Monash University.


Presently, Asha works alongside Mirela, Abi Hearing practice Manager providing an exceptional customer focused service to all patients.


While the medical field is not where Asha aims on building her career, she does have a passion for holistic health and an interest in the medical field.

ENT Surgeons Who Support Our Clinic

At Abi Hearing, our primary goal is to empower you to make the best choice for your hearing needs. We collaborate with you as an individual to provide unbiased, objective advice and offer all the time you need to get the right outcome.

Proudly Partnering With Australia's Leading Hearing Technology Companies

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