Rachael Fallon

Position: General Manager & PADI Course Director

Specialties: Instructor Development, Avelo Instructor Training, Technical & Rebreather Diving

Summary: Rachael Fallon is the General Manager and PADI Course Director at Abyss Scuba Diving in Sydney. With over two decades of experience teaching and mentoring divers, she’s one of Australia’s most respected figures in scuba education — known for her leadership, innovation, and passion for helping others discover the underwater world.

Experience and Qualifications

Rachael began her dive career in 2000 and quickly advanced through the PADI ranks to become a PADI Course Director — the highest level of instructor certification. She is also an Avelo Instructor Trainer and Freediver Instructor Trainer, helping instructors around the world embrace new technologies and training standards.

Over her 25 years in diving, Rachael has personally trained and certified thousands of divers and instructors across Sydney’s famous sites like Bare Island, The Steps, and Magic Point. Her leadership as General Manager at Abyss Scuba Diving has made the dive centre one of Australia’s most awarded and innovative PADI 5-Star facilities.

Teaching Philosophy

Rachael believes diving is about confidence, curiosity, and connection. Her approach focuses on creating calm, capable divers who feel truly at home underwater. She often says, “Every diver remembers their instructor — my goal is to make that memory one of confidence and joy.”

Whether guiding new students through their Learn to Dive course or mentoring future PADI Instructors, Rachael brings empathy, precision, and enthusiasm to every session.

Favourite Sydney Dive Sites

Rachael’s favourite local dives include Bare Island for its marine life diversity, Oak Park for easy family-friendly shore diving, and Magic Point where she enjoys encounters with graceful grey nurse sharks. These sites reflect her love for Sydney’s unique mix of shore, boat, and wreck dives — accessible yet world-class.

Notable Certifications & Achievements

Life Beyond Diving

Outside the dive centre, Rachael is a devoted mum to twin boys and an outdoor enthusiast who loves camping, snorkelling, and sharing the ocean with her family. Her connection to nature fuels her commitment to sustainability and marine conservation, values she passes on to every student.

Why Dive with Rachael

Divers describe Rachael as patient, inspiring, and endlessly passionate about helping others discover the ocean. Whether you’re starting your scuba journey or training to become a professional, Rachael’s expertise ensures a fun, safe, and empowering learning experience.

Join one of her upcoming PADI Learn to Dive courses or chat with her team at Abyss Scuba Diving Sydney — you’ll be diving with one of Australia’s best.

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