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What past applicants say
“ 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... ”
“ 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... ”
“ 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.