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What past applicants say
“ As a recent Psychology graduate, the internship was my first foray into the professional world and the Indigenous sector. As an Aboriginal woman the opportunity... ”
“ I was fortunate to have an opportunity to undertake an internship with Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Service. The practical hands on tasks I un... ”
“ Interning for the Registrations and Collections teams provided practical work experience to complement my degree. I got to work with colleagues responsible for ... ”
“ I wanted to gain practical experience through interning with an Indigenous-led organisation that focused on environmental management. I was seeking to deepen my... ”
“ My time at SAHMRI was truly a rewarding and enjoyable experience. My favourite aspect of the internship was that my supervisor shaped my weeks around what I wa... ”
“ This was an amazing learning curve as I was encouraged to step-up to the level of an industry-standard sound designer. It granted me the opportunity to develop ... ”
“ The internship has been invaluable experience. This has not only increased my confidence and ability as a paramedic, but also as a person. The confidence I have... ”
“ The internship connected me with knowledgeable and driven leaders on the forefront of repatriation of Indigenous Australian Heritage. I was fortunate enough to ... ”
“ The internship was as opportunity for me to experience a grassroots level approach to decolonial community work. It was a privilege to work on the Our Voice pro... ”
“ As a First Nations Artist, understanding and appreciating the operations, tasks and people of the company were key tasks. As a singer/songwriter, existing APRA ... ”
“ During my time with AIDA I was assigned to a project of upgrading the “Guide to Medical School for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students” which was... ”
“ The Aurora High School Program (HSP) team were really friendly and supportive through out my internship. During my internship the team faced several challenges ... ”
Current hosts
Indigenous sector host organisations span a broad range of areas including health, education, research, justice, policy, environment, STEAM, youth work and native title., Australia wide. Aurora is open to working with culturally responsive organisations outside of the Indigenous sector to host Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interns.