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What past applicants say
“ 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... ”
“ KAMS is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support fo... ”
“ 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... ”
“ 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... ”
“ 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... ”
“ I wanted to gain practical experience through interning with an Indigenous-led organisation that focused on environmental management. I was seeking to deepen my... ”
“ Interning for the Registrations and Collections teams provided practical work experience to complement my degree. I got to work with colleagues responsible for ... ”
“ 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... ”
“ 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... ”
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.