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I found my overall internship experience beneficial. My internship allowed me to grow my confidence and believe in my abilities to complete the internship and future work. I was exposed to topics where I had no background in and developed a basic understanding


Sector/s:
Indigenous Corporations
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Cairns
Host org:
Cape York Partnership

This internship was a great experience for me. The workplace was a positive environment as everyone was really positive and culturally appropriate. The research fellows kept me very busy (in a good way). I learnt so many valuable skills that have contributed t


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Health
Location/s:
Sydney
Host org:
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (University of Sydney)

The internship allowed me to experience the legal sector outside of university which allowed me to develop skills that I would not be able to learn at univeristy. The staff was welcoming and allowed me to feel comfortable. They challenged me and encouraged me


Sector/s:
Law and Justice
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Location/s:
Perth
Host org:
Aboriginal Legal Services of Western Australia (ALSWA)

My internship had developed both my lab and community skills. In my previous internship I never got to interact with the lab component so research within that area. but being able to apply my knowledge from my biochemistry degree (since transferred) was great!


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Health
Location/s:
Perth
Host org:
Telethon Kids Institute (TKI)

During my Tranby internship, I gained invaluable hands-on experience applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges within an organisational setting. It deepened my understanding of holistic approaches and organisational dynamics, reinforcing my commi


Sector/s:
Education/Training
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Education
Location/s:
Sydney
Host org:
Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education & Training (TRANBY)

The internship has been very insightful for considering working opportunities with indigenous people. Coming from a primarily corporate background, I had no idea how meaningful legal work can truly be. The work and opportunities given to me via the internship


Sector/s:
Environment/Heritage
Steam/s:
Natural and Physical Sciences
Agriculture, Environmental and Related studies
Location/s:
Cairns
Host org:
Wet Tropics Marine Authority (WTMA)

The internship has been very insightful for considering working opportunities with indigenous people. Coming from a primarily corporate background, I had no idea how meaningful legal work can truly be. The work and opportunities given to me via the internship


Sector/s:
Law and Justice
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Location/s:
Hobart
Host org:
Marrawah Law

Overwhelmingly positive, fantastic people within the KLC who were so friendly and willing to share. Got to experience amazing things, go out into the field and work on country with Indigenous rangers and get a view of how the ranger groups and ecological proje


Sector/s:
Aboriginal Land Councils
Steam/s:
Natural and Physical Sciences
Agriculture, Environmental and Related studies
Location/s:
Broome
Host org:
Kimberley Land Council (NLC)

Life-changing experience. It has boosted my confidence, provided me with new friends and professionals to stay connected to, enabled me to see more outside my own home and state (health and community wise), and encouraged me to pursue all my goals- no matter h


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Health
Location/s:
Broome
Host org:
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

I was able to gain insights on the industry and undergo first-hand experiences. I had a great time exchanging ideas with everyone in ALNF, just being surrounded by some of the best people inspired and motivated me a lot for the future.


Sector/s:
Education/Training
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Education
Location/s:
Sydney
Host org:
The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ANLF)

I had an excellent experience at the Morayfield MATSICHS clinic. I was provided not only experience with my GP Dr Mark Berry, but also time with the allied health team in the clinic.


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Health
Location/s:
Brisbane
Host org:
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)

My time at CLC in Alice Springs exceeded my expectations. The experience allowed me to develop my professional skills through a variety of different tasks within WETT and the CD team.


Sector/s:
Community Development/ Youth Services
Steam/s:
Education
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Alice Springs
Host org:
Central Land Council (CLC)

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.