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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...


Sector/s:
Community Development/ Youth Services
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Sydney
Host org:
UNICEF Australia

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...


Sector/s:
Law and Justice
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Location/s:
Alice Springs
Darwin
Katherine
Host org:
North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA)

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...


Sector/s:
Government Agencies
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Perth
Host org:
Office of the Hon. Minister Ken Wyatt (Ken Wyatt)

KAMS is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support fo...


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

One of the most rewarding aspects of my placement was experiencing a more practical side of what I’m currently studying. Studying Conservation Biology and...


Sector/s:
Indigenous Corporations
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Natural and Physical Sciences
Agriculture, Environmental and Related studies
Location/s:
Broome
Geraldton
Perth
Host org:
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC)

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...


Sector/s:
Law and Justice
Steam/s:
Health
Location/s:
Bourke
Moree
Mossman Mt Druitt
Sydney
Host org:
Just Reinvest NSW (JRNSW)

The internship connected me with knowledgeable and driven leaders on the forefront of repatriation of Indigenous Australian Heritage. I was fortunate enough to ...


Sector/s:
Education/Training
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Canberra
Host org:
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

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...


Sector/s:
Community Development/ Youth Services
Steam/s:
Health
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Sydney
Host org:
Save the Children (SC)

I wanted to gain practical experience through interning with an Indigenous-led organisation that focused on environmental management. I was seeking to deepen my...


Sector/s:
Environment/Heritage
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Natural and Physical Sciences
Agriculture, Environmental and Related studies
Location/s:
Darwin
Host org:
North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance Ltd (NAILSMA)

Interning for the Registrations and Collections teams provided practical work experience to complement my degree. I got to work with colleagues responsible for ...


Sector/s:
Arts and Culture
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Creative Arts
Location/s:
Melbourne
Host org:
Australian Centre of Moving Image (ACMI)

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...


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Health
Location/s:
Adelaide
Host org:
Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Service (WATTO)

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...


Sector/s:
Health/Medical Services
Steam/s:
Health
Society and Culture (Legal)
Society and Culture (Social Science)
Location/s:
Canberra
Host org:
Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA)

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.