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What past applicants say
“ I had an amazing experience and was able to meet many people throughout the AMA. I felt extremely supported and thankful for the large array of opportunities pr... ”
“ My internship with Just Reinvest NSW (JRNSW) was an incredibly rewarding experience where I got to expand my skills and knowledge with a unique dynamic and comm... ”
“ My internship was at NAAJA in Katherine NT. It gave me the opportunity to immerse myself into a new workplace entirely focused on providing culturally aware and... ”
“ The internship with AGMP was a great experience that involved working and living in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) for 4 weeks. Throughout this time, I met new people... ”
“ The Aurora Internship Program provided me with the opportunity to intern in the Community Development unit of the Central Land Council. These past five weeks ha... ”
“ I am proud to have been part of the ALS team. It was amazing to see that there are organisations like this which aim to assist our Indigenous community in navig... ”
“ My experiences on placement will no doubt inform how I approach my legal career and personal interactions into the future. I developed legal skills particularly... ”
“ I think it is one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life and it has given me so much to reflect on. Not only has it influenced my career directions ... ”
“ The most rewarding aspect was the encouragement and help given from the staff at CDNTS to learn as much as I could about the Western Desert Aboriginal culture a... ”
“ Being able to observe multiple meetings and numerous conversations I started to develop clarity and direction with what interests me and the direction my degree... ”
“ The most rewarding and inspiring aspects of working at NAAJA is seeing the firsthand impact they have on Indigenous people’s lives and bringing to the for... ”
“ Aurora is a program that can shape more than just 6 weeks, it can end up giving you opportunities that will shape the next years of your life and your career pr... ”
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.