Health Science Hub RTO#52806

What Health Science Hub RTO#52806 does

Health Science Hub (HSH), operating as Registered Training Organisation #52806, is a privately held Australian vocational education provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. The company delivers nationally recognised Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma qualifications across 14+ career pathways — including Nursing, Allied Health, Medic, Laboratory & Forensics, Animal Care, Fitness, Psychology, Sport & Nutrition, Social Care, Teaching, Digital Technology, World Health, Public Safety (DFES), Volunteering, and Environmental & Tourism — targeting youth aged 15-18, particularly high school students enrolled through WA's VET in Schools (VETiS) program alongside a growing independent full-time ('Hubster') and online cohort. HSH differentiates through an integrated student-support ecosystem comprising a Graduate Mentor Program (former students embedded in every classroom), a dedicated EQ Team for mental health and learning-difficulty support, and partnerships that give students direct exposure to university-standard facilities at Murdoch University and placements with organisations such as the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Perth Medical Volunteers, and UWA Pathology Museum.

The business generates revenue primarily through one-time course fees (typically $1,200-$3,500 per qualification depending on level and delivery mode), supplemented by Career Taster Workshop fees ($40-$55 per student), an international volunteer trip program to Sri Lanka (approximately $3,000 per student, in partnership with Plan My Gap Year), and uniform sales through a third-party shop. Delivery is conducted at five physical campuses across Western Australia (Perth CBD, Subiaco, Bunbury, Murdoch University South Street, Murdoch University Mandurah) and via the third-party Axcelerate learning management system for online learners. Distribution relies on direct partnerships with high school VET coordinators as the top-of-funnel channel, with experiential marketing through workshops, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), and parent information nights supporting demand generation. The company is bootstrapped, founder-led (Natalie and Lee as co-founder Directors), and reported a 96.14% course completion rate in 2024.

Name

Health Science Hub RTO#52806

Legal name

Health Science Hub

Website

https://healthsciencehub.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Health Science Hub (RTO#52806) is a privately held Perth-based Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised Certificate II–IV and Diploma qualifications across 14+ health, science, and care pathways to Western Australian youth aged 15-18, primarily through high school VET partnerships and five WA campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD), Public Health Workforce, Training & Capacity Building (HLAJAMAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Health science qualifications
• School-based traineeships
• Youth career pathways
• Registered training organisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vocational Education and Training Fees: Health Science Hub generates revenue primarily through course fees charged for nationally recognized Certificate II, III, and IV qualifications in health and science disciplines. Fees range from approximately $2,000 to $3,500 per qualification depending on the course and delivery mode (classroom vs online). Additional revenue streams include uniform sales (via external uniform shop), career taster workshop fees ($40-$55 per student), and international trip program fees (approximately $3,000 per student for Sri Lanka trip).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Health Science Hub is a Western Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO#52806) that delivers nationally recognised Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma qualifications to school students aged 15-18 across health and science career pathways. Programs are delivered through campus-based learning at five WA locations (Perth, Subiaco, Bunbury, Murdoch South Street, Murdoch Mandurah) plus online learning via the Axcelerate LMS, with supplementary offerings including Career Taster Workshops and an international volunteer trip program.

Product overview

Health Science Hub RTO#52806 is an Australian vocational education and training provider offering a portfolio of nationally recognised qualifications for youth aged 15-18. The platform operates as a multi-pathway educational ecosystem comprising Certificate II, III, and IV qualifications plus Diplomas across 14 distinct career pathways: Allied Health, Animal, Environmental & Tourism, DFES/Public Safety, Digital Technology, Fitness, Lab & Forensics, Medic, Nursing, Psychology, Social Care, Sport & Nutrition, Teaching, Volunteering, and World Health. The company delivers qualifications through classroom-based learning at multiple campuses (Perth, Bunbury, Murdoch University, Subiaco, Mandurah), online learning via the Axcelerate platform, and full-time Hubster programs. Supplementary offerings include Career Taster Workshops for exploratory learning and International Trip Programs in partnership with Plan My Gap Year for Sri Lanka-based volunteer experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allied Health Pathway Nationally recognised qualification pathway preparing students for careers in allied health professions including rehabilitation, movement, and functional support services. Targeted at high school students aged 15-18.
• Animal Pathway Qualification pathway focusing on animal care, zoology, and marine conservation with hands-on industry experience including excursions to Perth Zoo, Armadale Reptile Centre, Caversham Wildlife Park, and Swan Valley Wildlife Park. Targeted at high school students.
• Environmental & Tourism Pathway Marine Conservation & Tourism pathway covering environmental science and tourism industry skills. Targeted at high school students.
• DFES Cadet Program (Public Safety) Public Safety qualification in partnership with DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services) for emergency services training, including Certificate II in Public Safety (SES). Targeted at high school students.
• Digital Technology Program Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies covering digital content creation, e-learning development, and professional digital communication. Delivered online or in classroom mode.
• Fitness Pathway SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness qualifications for personal training and exercise science careers. Delivered at Lords Recreation Centre (Subiaco) and South West Sports Centre (Bunbury) with course cost approximately $2,250.
• Lab & Forensic Pathway Laboratory Skills and Forensics qualifications including MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling & Measurement ($2,150), MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, and Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (Forensics). Includes hands-on training at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and UWA Pathology Museum.
• Medic Pathway

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.14% course completion rate in 2024, significantly above the national VET average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plan My Gap Year (PMGY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2026HSH has partnered with Plan My Gap Year, a leading international volunteer organisation, to provide HSH students with structured international volunteer experiences in Sri Lanka. PMGY handles all logistics including airport transfers, accommodation, project placements, and 24/7 on-ground support. HSH staff accompany students. Programs include turtle conservation, medical hospital shadowing, and community teaching English. The partnership enables HSH to offer 'bridge from student to professional' experiences that solo travellers cannot access.
• Murdoch UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH delivers programs at both Murdoch University's South Street campus (Perth) and Mandurah campus, giving students access to university-standard facilities while studying in a supportive environment. This unique delivery partnership gives students a genuine taste of university life, helping bridge the gap between high school and higher education. The South Street campus is reserved for Cert IV programs, while Mandurah also offers Cert III in Nursing. HSH has a direct pathway agreement with Murdoch University where successful completion of HSH's Certificate IV program secures placement in Murdoch's Bachelor degrees (excluding competitive entry courses).
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSB students in the Certificate III in Laboratory Skills program spend 3 full days at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Nedlands, gaining hands-on experience in a world-class medical research environment. This provides students with real-world laboratory experience and confirmed career direction in medical/science fields. The institute serves as both a training venue and industry exposure for aspiring medical researchers.
• UWA Pathology MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH Cert IV in Tertiary Preparation (Forensics) students visit the UWA Pathology Museum as part of their course, providing exposure to real pathological specimens and forensic education environment as part of the university's outreach to aspiring health and science students.
• Perth Medical VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH Cert IV in Health Care (Medic) students complete 80 hours of volunteer placement at Perth sporting events, concerts, and community festivals through the Perth Medical Volunteers network. This provides real-world emergency response experience in diverse event settings, applying clinical skills in supervised real-world situations.
• Lords Recreation Centre (Subiaco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH Cert III & IV in Fitness programs are delivered at Lords Recreation Centre in Subiaco, providing students with access to state-of-the-art training facilities, professional-grade gym equipment, group fitness areas, and specialised training spaces. This partnership enables theory-to-practice learning in a real-world fitness facility environment.
• South West Sports Centre (Bunbury)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH Bunbury Fitness Hub is located at South West Sports Centre, providing Bunbury-based fitness students with access to professional-grade gym facilities, group fitness areas, and specialised exercise equipment for hands-on fitness industry training.
• Various Wildlife Parks and Zoos (Excursion Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSH Animal & Marine pathway students benefit from excursions to Perth Zoo, Armadale Reptile Centre, Caversham Wildlife Park, and Swan Valley Wildlife Park, providing hands-on animal handling experience and exposure to wildlife conservation careers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Study Group: Global education provider with Australian pathway colleges preparing domestic and international students for university entry; comparable to HSH's Cert IV-as-university-pathway model targeting secondary-school-age learners.
• Navitas: Large Australian-listed education provider running university pathway programs and vocational colleges globally; comparable to HSH as a pathway provider offering certificate/diploma routes into bachelor degrees for school-leaver-age students.

Direct peers

• Foundation Education: Australian RTO delivering online Certificate III/IV and diploma programs in health, community services, fitness and related streams; comparable to HSH as a private RTO targeting similar qualification pathways for school-leavers and career changers.
• Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF): Specialist Australian RTO focused on SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness qualifications; directly overlaps with HSH's Fitness pathway delivered via Lords Recreation Centre and South West Sports Centre.
• Open Colleges: Large Australian online RTO offering certificate and diploma qualifications across health, fitness, community services and laboratory streams; comparable to HSH on RTO model, qualification mix, and school-leaver / career-changer target audience.

Others

• Coursera / edX healthcare certificate providers (e.g., Coursera Inc.): Global online learning platforms offering certificate-level healthcare and life-sciences content from universities and industry partners; thematically adjacent as alternative delivery channel for the same school-leaver/early-career healthcare upskilling market HSH serves.
• Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) education partners: Industry body supporting healthcare workforce training and advocacy in Australia; thematically adjacent as HSH operates in the pre-employment healthcare training pipeline that AHHA's member organisations ultimately hire from.

Emerging players

• Murdoch University College: Pathway college of Murdoch University offering certificate and diploma programs that articulate directly into Murdoch bachelor degrees; closely comparable to HSH's Cert IV pathway-to-Murdoch model and a direct pathway-partner relationship.
• EnviroTech Education (Ecotourism/Conservation pathway RTOs): Australian RTO delivering certificate-level qualifications in sampling/measurement, conservation and environmental studies; partially overlaps with HSH's Lab & Forensics and Environmental & Tourism pathways on qualification code and audience.

Regional players

• TAFE WA: Western Australia's public vocational education provider delivering certificate and diploma qualifications, including health-related streams, to school-leavers and adult learners; directly comparable as a regional RTO competitor in the same WA market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hsh_rto
• Facebookfacebook.com/HealthScienceHub
• Instagraminstagram.com/hsh_rto/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/health-science-hub

Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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