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The article discusses the cost of hearing aids in Australia. A survey found that overcoming social disconnection or isolation is a key reason for buying hearing aids. The government subsidised hearing aids sold in the country through the Office of Hearing Services (OHS). Australian Hearing's Janette Thorburn says that a person with severe hearing loss is entitled to a mid-level aid for free. A comparison between top-end aids and the basic ones is also presented.