Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care

• Gain specialised skills in hearing healthcare while making a lasting impact in Indigenous communities
• Study remotely, complete local placements, and stay connected to your community
• Be career-ready in one year with this intensive clinical diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care is an innovative one-year program designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as a pathway to a career in audiology. You’ll gain practical skills and knowledge to work in hearing care or advocacy roles, or seamlessly transition into the second year of the Master of Clinical Audiology to become a clinical audiologist.

This flexible, community-focused course lets you study remotely, complete local placements, and stay connected to your community. Supported by Hearing Australia scholarships, the program values your lived experience and cultural knowledge, empowering you to make a lasting difference in Indigenous hearing health.

Who is the Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care for?

This program is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students passionate about improving hearing health outcomes. It is ideal for:

• Community or healthcare workers with related experience
• Those seeking an alternative entry into audiology without an undergraduate degree
• Students motivated to improve outcomes in underserved Indigenous populations

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care?

Studying the Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care offers a unique opportunity to gain specialised, hands-on training in hearing and balance assessment, while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

Designed exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, this culturally responsive program provides a flexible, supportive pathway into the audiology profession. Whether you aim to enter the workforce in community hearing care or continue on to become a clinical audiologist, this course empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and cultural relevance to create lasting impact in hearing health.

Pathway courses related to the Graduate Diploma in Hearing Health Care

Graduates of the diploma can seamlessly transition into the second year of the Master of Clinical Audiology to achieve full accreditation as audiologists.