Supporting Universities in Preparing Students for Successful Careers in Allied Health

We connect undergraduate students with high-quality practical placements through our Allied Health Assistant Program to enhance their job readiness.

How Can ERA Support Your Students?

Diverse Placement
Opportunities


ERA has partnerships with some of Victoria's leading health organisations, providing students with broad placement opportunities that help them gain clarity on their desired career path.

Enhancing
Job-Readiness


ERA's unique approach helps students build on their practical skills, increase confidence in a clinical workplace setting and acquire valuable industry connections for fulfilling careers.

Practical Application
of Theory


University equips students with strong theoretical foundations for successful careers; ERA builds on this with practical placements, early skill development, and a qualification that supports their degree.

Accessing
Government Funding


The qualification and training central to ERA’s Allied Health Assistant Program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Students meeting eligibility criteria may receive a significant tuition fee reduction.

Accommodating
Schedules


ERA's Allied Health Assistant Program is designed to run alongside students' university timetables. We provide flexible learning options and placement models to support students to meet all obligations.

Guaranteed
Placement Hours


ERA's range of intake options covers even the most substantial student placement needs, including minimum practicum hours set by industry bodies. We work closely with our university partners to meet their unique needs.

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VU's industry network...
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ERA Connects Students With the Right Placement Opportunity

Every student is unique, which is why we are committed to maintaining a broad network of clinical placement providers so that we can connect each student to a high-value placement experience that helps them reach their desired program outcomes.

"We are in the process of hiring our first Allied Health Assistant from ERA, who completed a placement with us at Vic Rehab.

I have received really positive feedback from the team with respect to your students professionalism and the ease of working with your head office team."

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Student Insights

I really feel like I'm a part of the industry already, and I have had a really good amount of exposure and that's even before placement. It's made me really excited to work in the allied health industry!"

Atifa Jeffery, 2nd year physiotherapy student, 2021

With ERA, students experience remarkable transformations as they explore the depths of their theoretical knowledge and apply it in a hands-on, practical setting.

Watch this video to hear from a group of recent students as they reflect on their experiences with ERA.

Students Gain More With ERA

In 2021, over 57,300 Victorian students across more than 290 Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) participated in the Victorian Skills Authority's Student Satisfaction Survey.

The proportion of VET students who were satisfied with the training provided by ERA was 94.7%, compared to the Victorian state average of 77.3%.

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94.7%

State Average (Victoria)

77.3%

Victorian Skills Authority Student Satisfaction Survey, RTO Performance Summary Report 2021.

Enquire About ERA's Programs

Complete the enquiry form and our Commercial Partnerships Manager will contact you to discuss how we can best help you achieve your objectives.

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program is a Nationally recognised qualification that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in hospital, clinic and community work settings. For further information on this qualification, view our Program Overview. Any reference to 'Allied Health Assistance Program', or 'AHA Program', is to mean HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. This qualification is delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty Ltd. RTOID: 22490 in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) RTO ID: 4693.

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