Sonic Hearing was established in 2001 by Brad Hutchinson – Audiologist and Speech Therapist, and Carol Hutchinson – General Manager. Since then it has grown to become one of WA’s most respected Audiology clinics.
The professionalism and expertise of Sonic’s Audiologists is recognised throughout the industry and they have been invited as industry experts to comment in the media, provide lectures and train new Audiologists.
Sonic Learning was set up specifically for the assessment and rehabilitation of children with (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder. Its WA School Trials won an International Award.
The holistic team of experts available at Sonic Hearing and Sonic Learning includes Audiologists, Speech Pathologists and an Occupational Therapist.
Introducing our Audiologists:
Brad Hutchinson – Principal AudiologistBrad Hutchinson graduated from Curtin University in 1998 as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist. He worked in Audiological private practice until 2001 when he started Sonic Hearing. Since that time, Sonic Hearing has grown and Brad now performs the role of Principal Audiologist, working with three other Audiologists.
Brad is a Full Member of the Audiological Society of Australia and holds a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.
Ian Henderson – Senior Audiologist
Over the last 25 years Ian has worked as an audiologist in WA and Qld, indigenous communities, Asia Pacific countries and in the field of safety and health. He is a Churchill Fellow and recipient of the Audiology Society of Australia’s Certificate of Outstanding Achievement. Links to some of his articles are below.
Ana Marinova – Audiologist
Ana Marinova holds a Masters in Clinical Audiology from the University of Western Australia. She speaks Bulgarian, Russian and a little bit of Spanish (and of course, English). As a student, Ana completed much of her practical training at Sonic Hearing and has enjoyed working there since.
Ana is a Full Member of the Audiological Society of Australia and holds a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.
Glenn Johnson – Audiologist
Glenn Johnson has worked as a clinical audiologist for over 20 years, with experience in many areas, including: pediatrics, Aboriginal health, management, teaching and occupational/industrial audiology. In 2006, Glenn opted out of the bustle of working for a large, national organisation to join the caring and dedicated team at Sonic Hearing. Since then, Glenn has rediscovered the satisfaction of working with clients and their families in their aims to improve day-to-day communication.
Glenn is a Full Member of the Audiological Society of Australia and holds a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.
Ha Nguy – Audiologist
Ha Nguy is a Masters of Clinical Audiology graduate from the University of Western Australia. She is fluent in Vietnamese and in addition to her work in Australia, has volunteered her skills and knowledge to help hearing impaired children in Indonesia, where she worked at a deaf school and a hospital. Ha is a Full Member of the Audiological Society of Australia and holds a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.
- Communication with Adult clients in Audiology – by Ian Henderson & Damien Howard (pdf 1.9mb)
- Hearing Loss - A major issue for Indigenous employees (pdf 1.6 mb)
- Supporting employees with a Hearing Loss – by Ian Henderson & Damien Howard (pdf 941 kb)
