Are you passionate about hearing health and audiology services? The Diploma of Audiometry (HLT57415) provides Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with the specialist skills and knowledge to work as an Audiometrist or Hearing Health Practitioner, helping to identify and manage hearing loss within Indigenous communities.
This qualification supports the growing need for hearing health professionals in Aboriginal Medical Services, hearing clinics, and remote community health programs.
✔ Culturally Safe Training – Learn in a culturally supportive environment tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hearing health needs.
✔ Hands-On Training – Develop skills in hearing assessments, audiometry equipment use, and hearing aid fitting.
✔ Improve Community Hearing Health – Support early diagnosis and intervention for hearing loss in Indigenous communities.
✔ Flexible Learning Options – Blended learning (online, face-to-face, and workplace-based training).
✔ Away From Base (AFB) Approved – Eligible students can access the AFB allowance to support their studies.
For a full list of units, please visit training.gov.au.
📍 Sydney Region: 35 Harvey Street, Little Bay NSW 2036 (Aboriginal Health College)
📍 Satellite Locations:
📆 Semester 1 Intake:
📆 Semester 2 Intake:
💡 Late Applications? Contact us to discuss enrolment options!
✔ Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
✔ Minimum age of 18 years
✔ Completion of Year 12 or relevant experience in health or audiology
✔ Basic computer skills for online learning components
✔ Must meet workplace health and screening requirements
💰 Fee Range: $0 - $7,500 per student (call for exact pricing)
🟢 NSW Smart & Skilled Subsidised Training and Fee Exemptions:
For more information on fees, subsidies, and payment plans, visit our Fees & Funding page.
📚 Access to learning materials:
📡 Remote Learning Support: Alternative arrangements available for students in remote areas.
📞 Student Support Services:
✔ Academic support and tutoring
✔ Career advice and job placement assistance
✔ Culturally appropriate counselling services
✔ Away From Base (AFB) support for eligible students
📍 Face-to-Face Intensive Training Blocks are required as part of this qualification.
📍 Held at Aboriginal Health College, Little Bay NSW and other regional locations.
Eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students can receive financial support for:
✅ Travel costs to and from the training location
✅ Accommodation expenses while attending training
✅ Meals and incidental costs
🛑 AFB students must apply for ABSTUDY - Incidental Allowance before their first intensive block.
📢 Note: If you are a Trainee in NSW, AFB is not available. Instead, you may be eligible for VTAS travel and accommodation support.
For full AFB details, visit our Away From Base support page.
🔹 Work Placement & Practical Training:
🎯 Career Outcomes:
✔ Audiometrist
✔ Hearing Health Practitioner
✔ Aboriginal Health Worker (Audiometry)
📚 Further Study Pathways:
✔ Bachelor of Audiology
✔ Graduate Diploma in Hearing Science
✔ Other related health and audiology qualifications
📞 Call: 02 9030 8200
📩 Email: info@ahmrc.edu.au
🌐 Website: www.ahmrc.org.au
🚀 Ready to improve hearing health in Indigenous communities? Submit your application today!