What Audiology Australia does

Audiology Australia (AudA) is Australia's peak national professional membership association for audiologists, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Cremorne, Melbourne. The organisation accredits and certifies audiologists, develops professional standards, delivers continuing professional development (CPD), publishes the quarterly Audiology Now magazine, and advocates on hearing-health policy at federal and state levels. It maintains a network of 3,400+ accredited audiologists drawn from seven Australian university programs and serves distinct member cohorts including Australian-qualified audiologists, overseas-qualified audiologists, audiology students, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples pursuing audiology careers.

Operationally, Audiology Australia runs a member portal (Member Connect), a Member Hub CRM, the public Find an Audiologist directory, the Career Connect job-advertising platform, and an online learning/CPD tracking system. It is governed by a Board of Directors under CEO Leanne Emerson and President Lia Traves, operates as a company limited by guarantee, and is not venture-funded. Revenue is generated through membership subscriptions, Career Connect job postings (Classic $895, Premium $1,190, Relief $660/$429), professional development events and CPD endorsement, and Audiology Now advertising and subscriptions. The organisation holds the registered 'Audiology Australia Accredited Audiologist' trademark, runs Reconciliation Action Plans, and participates in strategic alliances with NASRHP, AHPA, HHSA, the International Society of Audiology, HCIA, the Hearing Business Alliance, and the Ida Institute. In September 2025 audiology was announced for regulation under Ahpra, and the organisation has launched the AACEC (July 2026), expanded Career Connect pricing and tiers, and secured Commonwealth Prac Payment eligibility for audiology students from July 2027.

Name

Audiology Australia

Legal name

Audiology Australia Ltd

Website

https://audiology.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audiology Australia is Australia's peak national professional membership association, accrediting audiologists, setting professional standards, delivering CPD, and advocating on hearing-health policy for a network of 3,400+ accredited practitioners across Australia.

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Product category

Professional Membership Association - Allied Health (Audiology)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Audiology accreditation services
• Continuing professional development
• Professional standards development
• Healthcare professional advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for audiologists, including accredited audiologist certification. Membership categories include Australian Qualified Audiologist, Overseas Qualified Audiologist, Audiology Student, and non-member certification.
2. Career Connect Job Advertising: Job posting platform for audiologist positions. Revenue from three tiers: Classic Posting ($895), Premium Posting ($1190), and Relief Posting ($660, reduced to $429 for eligible small businesses/non-profits).
3. Professional Development and Events: Revenue from endorsed events, workshops, webinars, conferences, and online learning programs. Event registration fees and CPD endorsement fees.
4. Publications: Audiology Now quarterly magazine and resource library. Advertising opportunities in the magazine and content library access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Audiology Australia is the peak national professional membership body for audiologists in Australia, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Melbourne. The organisation accredits and certifies audiologists (AudA Accredited Audiologist), delivers continuing professional development (CPD), publishes professional standards and guidelines, advocates for the hearing health sector, and runs supporting platforms including the Find an Audiologist consumer directory and the Career Connect job advertising portal.

Product overview

Audiology Australia operates as a peak professional membership body offering a comprehensive suite of services for audiologists. The core offering consists of membership and accreditation programs (including AudA Accredited Audiologist Certification), a Clinical Internship Program for students, and Professional Development/CPD tracking through an online portal. The organization provides practical tools including a Find an Audiologist search portal for consumers, Career Connect for job advertising, and an extensive Resource Library/Shop with downloadable standards, guidelines, position statements, and submissions. Key standards documents include Teleaudiology Guidelines for remote service delivery and the Scope of Practice framework. The organization also runs specialized programs including Reconciliation Action Plans and the First Nations Audiologists and Students Network, plus the newly established Clinical Excellence Committee for clinical governance.

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Products and services

• Audiology Australia Membership Annual professional membership program for audiologists offering access to professional development, industry events, advocacy involvement, networking with 3400+ professionals, and clinical resources. Includes separate pathways for Australian qualified, overseas qualified, and student audiologists.
• AudA Accredited Audiologist Certification Clinical certification program for audiologists meeting Audiology Australia's professional and ethical standards; certified audiologists enter a Licensing Agreement and appear on a public register of Certified Audiologists. Non-members can also pursue AAudA certification.
• Clinical Internship Program Structured program for student audiologists to complete practical training requirements, including supervisor guidance, evaluation processes, and completion declarations. The program supports students accessing the Commonwealth Prac Payment from July 2027.
• Find an Audiologist Directory Public-facing search portal allowing consumers to locate AudA accredited audiologists by location, areas of expertise, services offered, and age groups served. Accredited members manage their own listings through the Member Hub.
• Career Connect Job Advertising Platform Self-serve job advertising platform connecting employers with audiologists, offering Classic Posting ($895, 28 days), Premium Posting ($1,190, 28 days), and Relief Posting ($660, 14 days; reduced to $429 for eligible small businesses, non-profits, and charities) options.
• Professional Development / CPD Program Continuing professional development activities for audiologists including free and subsidised opportunities, workshops, webinars, conferences, and endorsed events. Members log and manage CPD activities through the Member Connect portal dashboard.
• Audiology Now Quarterly Magazine Quarterly professional publication providing industry news, clinical updates, professional insights, and advertising opportunities for members and subscribers across the audiology sector.
• Resource Library / Shop Digital repository of downloadable documents including position statements, submissions, standards, guidelines, governance documents, reports, publications, and member resources across categories such as Advertising, Audiology Now, Governance, Paediatric Certification, and Professional Development.
• Teleaudiology Guidelines Comprehensive standalone guidelines covering remote hearing care delivery, including service suitability, privacy, consent, technology, operational requirements, and clinical considerations across screening, assessment, rehabilitation and device support, with consumer information resources.
• Scope of Practice for Audiologists and Audiometrists Professional standards document defining the boundaries and competencies for audiology and audiometry practice in Australia.
• Code of Conduct for Audiologists and Audiometrists Professional code setting ethical and conduct standards for practitioners in the audiology and audiometry professions.
• First Nations Audiologists and Students Network Online network run by First Nations audiologists for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiologists and students, providing peer support, career guidance, and culturally responsive hearing health advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3400+ professionals in network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Alliance of Self Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASRHP is a formal independent body providing benchmark standards for regulation and accreditation of practitioners within self-regulating allied health professions. Audiology Australia participates as a member, contributing to national framework development for regulatory standards and quality assurance.
• Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHPA is the recognised national voice for allied health professions in Australia, representing and advocating for the role of allied health professionals in the health system. Audiology Australia works with AHPA on joint advocacy initiatives including the Commonwealth Prac Payment campaign.
• Hearing Health Sector Alliance (HHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHSA is a group of national representatives of the hearing health sector including consumer groups, health professionals, industry associations, and research organisations. Works to ensure all Australians who are Deaf or hard of hearing can access vital education, services and technology.
• International Society of Audiology (ISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISA connects professionals in ear and hearing care across 37 countries with over 50,000 members. Supports knowledge exchange through the International Journal of Audiology, webinars, Global Audiology initiative, and biennial World Congress of Audiology.
• Hearing Care Industry Association (HCIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHCIA represents hearing healthcare providers in Australia, fitting around 60% of hearing devices used in Australia. Works to inform policy development, grow awareness of the industry's value, and provide a public voice on hearing matters.
• Hearing Business Alliance (HBA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHBA supports independent audiology practices focusing on business operations, ethics and advocacy. Represents over half of independent audiology businesses in Australia, helping members remain financially viable and optimise commercial operations.
• Ida InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIda Institute is shown as a partner organisation supporting audiology professional development and hearing health initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Speech Pathology Australia: Australia's national peak body for speech pathologists, providing accreditation, certification (CPSP), professional development, advocacy, and a public Find a Speech Pathologist directory. Highly comparable operating model in an adjacent allied health profession.
• American Academy of Audiology: The largest professional membership organization for audiologists in the United States, offering accreditation, professional development, advocacy, and standards — directly parallel to Audiology Australia's mandate. Operates at a much larger scale (~15,000+ members) and represents the most comparable business model in a different geography.
• Optometry Australia: The peak professional body for optometrists in Australia, offering membership, continuing education, advocacy, and a public practitioner directory. Same not-for-profit professional association model with comparable revenue streams (membership, CPD, events, publications).
• Australian Physiotherapy Association: Australia's peak national body for physiotherapists, running membership, CPD, advocacy, and a job board (Job Board) on a similar structure to Audiology Australia. Comparable scale (~30,000 members) and revenue model including publications, events, and career services.
• Australian Psychological Society: Australia's largest professional association for psychologists, delivering accreditation pathways, CPD, advocacy, publications, and member services. Operates a near-identical membership body structure with comparable product mix.

Regional players

• British Society of Audiology (BSA): The UK's primary audiology professional body, delivering accreditation, practice standards, CPD, and advocacy for audiologists and hearing scientists. Same professional association model in a different jurisdiction with comparable scope.
• Audiology Association of New Zealand: New Zealand's national professional body for audiologists, providing membership, accreditation, advocacy and continuing professional development. Closest geographic and structural peer to Audiology Australia, operating a near-identical model at smaller scale.

Others

• International Society of Audiology (ISA): The global professional society connecting audiologists across 37 countries with 50,000+ members. Existing strategic partner of Audiology Australia; comparable in mission and professional development offering but global rather than national in scope.
• Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA): The peak national voice for allied health professions in Australia and an active Audiology Australia partner. Comparable advocacy and policy function but acts as an umbrella alliance rather than a single-profession accreditor.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): Australia's largest medical professional body, running accreditation (CPD), advocacy, training pathways, events, publications, and member services. Larger and broader than AudA but operates the same professional association playbook at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@audiologyaustralia1968
• Facebookfacebook.com/AudiologyAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audiology-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/audiology.australia

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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