About Blamey Saunders hears
Blamey Saunders hears sees things differently
Hearing scientists Peter Blamey and Elaine Saunders saw that the hearing aid delivery model wasn’t working. So, they decided to do something about it. Blamey Saunders Hears began in 2008 with a simple premise: everyone should be able to get easy access to the highest quality audiological care and hearing technology. This innovative approach has led to multiple awards and international recognition.
Growing from two founders to a team of over 30, we’ve built a system that places Australians at the centre of their own hearing health. From the scientifically qualified self-assessing speech perception test, to pioneering remote audiological care (we call it Tele-audiology), everyone can choose their journey to hearing help – regardless of their location. And because we’re partnered with Sonova, you have access to the world’s leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions.
We believe accessibility is key – from how you get care and advice through to buying hearing aids and making ongoing adjustments – over the phone, online or in person, whatever works best for you. The best audiological care, hearing aids and now hearing protection should always be within easy reach.
Our team
Michelle Lawson
Managing Director
Michelle has spent the past 20 years leading transformational business teams in pharmacy, optometry, veterinary, and audiology across Australian and New Zealand.
In 2018 she was appointed CEO of Blamey Saunders hears, dedicating herself to empowering Australians to get the best hearing outcomes on their terms.
Michelle believes improving client access and delivery is key to the future of hearing health.
“Evolving the hearing health sector is my passion, and I want to ensure Australians are offered an integrated and approachable service that puts the power back in their hands”.
Michelle draws on her leadership experience in service culture, people management and patient empowerment to foster innovation and positive change in hearing health.
“I hold the client journey close to my heart and I am on a mission to ensure clients are empowered with knowledge, equipped with new technologies and have the confidence to take ownership of their future.”
Clinicians
Our qualified hearing professionals are trained to assess your hearing health needs.
Sally Woods
Head of Clinical Operations
Daniel Pistritto
Audiometrist
Dr Ryan O'Clair
Audiologist
Chamini Sedara
Audiometrist
Teleaudiology Team
From explaining hearing test results over the phone to adjusting hearing aid settings over the internet, this Melbourne-based team looks after thousands of clients Australia-wide, using telehealth technology.
Theo Saunders
Head of Teleaudiology and Logistics
Eliza Lam
Teleaudiology Team Lead
Susan Barclay
Audiometrist
Dr Sophie Brice
Teleaudiology Support
Alysia Wang
Teleaudiology Support
Michael Webb
Teleaudiology Support
Nadia Nelson
Teleaudiology Support
Clinic Coordinators
Lucy Edmonds
Clinic Coordinator Melbourne
Thien An Han
Clinic Coordinator Sydney
Jenna Weston
Clinic Coordinator Brisbane
Our History
1995
Elaine and Peter meet
Bionics institute Melbourne
2000
Dynamic hearing is born
Peter and Elaine start dynamic hearing and develop digital processing algorithms for hearing aids
2006
Australia Hears begins
Pioneering tele-audiology & online hearing aids sales from Peter’s apartment!
2011
A partnership is founded
Elaine joins Peter and a year later open their first Blamey Saunders Hears clinic in East Melbourne
2013
A world first for hearing tests
After years in development, they launch the online Speech Perception Test
2015
Recognition and a new location
Lots to celebrate – a new Sydney clinic and winner of Good Design Award for social impact
2017
More awards and further north
National Winner at the iAwards and a brand-new clinic in Brisbane
2019
Global expansion
Three years after becoming a 21% shareholder, international hearing aid manufacturer Sonova, becomes a 100% shareholder
Social responsibility
http://www.recycledsound.org.au
Our partnership with Recycled Sound
Recycled Sound (run by the Rotary Club of Toorak, Victoria) is a life-changing initiative co-founded by Dr Elaine Saunders (also our founder at Blamey Saunders Hears). Our clinicians volunteer to fit your donated hearing aids on people who are financially disadvantaged and ineligible for Government funding. This partnership is something we are extremely proud of, and without you couldn’t happen – SO THANK YOU!
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