About Us

18 Years of Clinical Excellence. A Lifetime of Better Hearing.

Your Journey to a Fulfilling Life

At Candid Hearing, we believe your hearing health is personal. Led by Pooja Bontu, our independent audiology clinic provides Canberra and regional NSW with expert, patient-centered care designed to help you reconnect with the sounds that matter most.

About Us

Caring for Your Hearing, Guided by Experience.

Caring for Your Hearing, Guided by Experience.

Get Personalized Audiology and Hearing Aid Services  — Committed to Your Hearing Health and Trusted by Our Community

Meet Pooja Bontu, Your Local and Independent Clinical Audiologist.

Pooja completed her Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 2009 in India and worked for 2 years before moving to Australia in 2011. Since Moving to Australia, Pooja has been an Accredited Audiologist & full member with Australian College of Audiology member since 2012 and a registered provider with the Office of Hearing Services, Work Cover, NDIS & Medicare.

Pooja worked in a corporate company for over a decade. As a strong believer in patient-centered care she wants to bring the best of both worlds to her clients, hence Candid Hearing is born. Her vision is to provide customized hearing solutions as each ear has unique needs.

Pooja has also worked in different parts of Australia before calling Canberra home for the last 10 years. She is well known to her clients as she enjoys knowing them and providing the solutions they need.

At Candid Hearing, we’re dedicated to improving lives through expert hearing care. Here’s Why Canberra Chooses Candid Hearing:

Trusted Audiology Expertise

With extensive experience, our qualified audiologists provide accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, and more. We stay at the forefront of hearing science to deliver the highest standard of care.

Your hearing needs are unique — and so is our approach. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and challenges, offering customised solutions that truly fit. From hearing aids to tinnitus support and rehabilitation, everything is designed with you in mind.

We use the latest diagnostic tools and cutting-edge hearing technologies to ensure accurate evaluations and personalised treatment. Our modern, evidence-based approach delivers effective solutions grounded in the best of audiology innovation.

Trust matters. We offer clear explanations about your hearing health, treatment options, and costs—so you feel informed, empowered, and confident in every decision.

Hearing care is a journey, and we’re with you all the way. From your first visit to ongoing follow-ups and adjustments, we provide warm, patient-centred support to help you achieve lasting hearing success.

We’re committed to building a healthier, more informed community. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we raise awareness about hearing health and its role in overall well-being—for individuals, families, and beyond.

Expert Care, Right in Your Neighborhood

We believe high-quality audiology should be accessible. Whether you visit our flagship clinic in Braddon or one of our many visiting and affiliated sites across the ACT and NSW, you will receive the same gold-standard care.

Our Permanent Clinic

Braddon:

7/104 Northbourne Avenue,
Braddon, ACT 2612

North Canberra (Visiting & Affiliated Sites)

Hawker Medical Practice,
Florey Medical Centre

South Canberra (Visiting & Affiliated Sites)

Conder Surgery,
Ochre Medical Centre,
Next Practice Deakin,
Weston Creek Medical Practice

Regional NSW (Visiting & Affiliated Sites)

Yass:
Old Linton Medical Practice

Woman Laughing

Testimonials

“Pooja is Very good the service is excellent and explains all the procedures. Had wax removal very simple and it improved my hearing. The hearing aid are very good and hearing sounds I haven’t heard before. Price are very competitive highly recommend local and independent audiology services at Yass”

– Eric (Yass)