Patient nominates Hobart Hearing Care for Telstra business award

Audiologist Jackie Misson infront of Hobart Hearing Care which has welcomed more than 1,200 clients in just over two years. Image: Jackie Misson. An independent audiology clinic in Tasmania has been nominated for the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards just two and a half years after opening....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a local business recognition story with no clinical or practice-guidance implications.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Highlights that independently owned audiology clinics can achieve rapid growth and community recognition, offering a positive example for the independent practice sector in Australia.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Hobart Hearing Care, an independent Tasmanian audiology clinic, has been nominated for the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards.
02The clinic is led by audiologist Jackie Misson and is based in Hobart, Tasmania.
03The practice has served more than 1,200 clients in approximately two and a half years of operation.
04The nomination was initiated by a patient, reflecting strong client satisfaction.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

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Hobart Hearing Care has welcomed more than 1,200 clients in roughly two and a half years.

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