Curtin University
2025 - 2026 Aurora Internship Program
Level of study: Postgraduate, Undergraduate / VET
Closing date: 31/12/2025
The Aurora Internship Program (Program) offers Indigenous students the valuable opportunity to develop practical skills, gain real-world experience, and build professional networks at host organisations involved in native title, community development, commerce, health, policy and research, education, science, technology, creative arts and more. Indigenous interns are placed in organisations that align with their field of study and goals, while non-Indigenous interns are placed within Indigenous-sector organisations. The rewarding internship experience and the real-life application of studies has a transformative impact on participants, the organisations that Aurora supports, and the communities they serve. Recent survey results showed that 100% of interns reported the program provided meaningful work experience and enhanced their skills and knowledge, and 90% of host organisations reported they would hire an Aurora intern if a vacancy was available.
Eligibility Requirements
Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.; Provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is a signed statement including common seal from the Aboriginal Heritage Association, Aboriginal Corporation or Land Council.; Enrolled for study at a university or vocational institute (minimum Certificate IV) or have graduated from a degree at an Australian university.; Have capacity to complete a four to six week full-time internship or part-time equivalent.; Have allowed six months to have passed before undertaking a second Commonwealth funded internship.; At the time of application, the candidate is not in receipt of funding through the Indigenous Cadetship Support initiative. (Note: Indigenous applicants currently receiving ICS funding can apply for a non-funded internship).