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The Aurora Education Foundation is broadening the conversation about what is possible for Indigenous Australians in relation to academic achievement – from school attendance and minimum benchmarks to academic excellence in Australia and the world stage. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. We ask that you do not use profanities (swear words) when posting. Breaking this rule once

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06/09/2026

Great news! Applications are now open for Aurora’s 2027/2028 International Study Tour.

Considering postgraduate study overseas? The Aurora Study Tour is the best place to explore your ambitions with like-minded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a supportive and culturally-informed environment.

Throughout the program, you’ll travel to visit some of the most prestigious universities in the world, giving you the opportunity to meet course conveners and academics, attend lectures, and discover what it’s really like to study abroad.

You’ll also meet Aurora Study Tour Alumni and current and former Aurora Scholars, giving you access to support networks across the globe if you decide to apply for international study.

Applications close on 6 December 2026. To find out more and apply, visit our website today!

https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/study-tours-and-scholarships/study-tour/

04/09/2026

Come and see us on 12 September at the Western Sydney COOEE Festival on Dharug Country!

Our High School Program team will be hosting a stall where you’ll get to learn more about our programs and the different ways that Aurora can support you on your education journey - from high school through to university and beyond.

We’re looking forward to a great day and hope to see you there!

📍Blacktown Showground, Richmond Rd, Blacktown
⏰ 10am - 6pm

For more information about the COOEE Festival, head to cooeensw.org

03/09/2026

Don't miss out - applications close on Friday 11 September!

Funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia, the First Nations Cancer Scholarship is one of Australia's largest scholarships, offering up to $120,000 per year, over three years to support Indigenous students working or studying in a cancer-related field.

Cancer remains the leading cause of death among Indigenous people in Australia, and we urgently need more First Nations healthcare professionals and researchers to join the fight.

Together, we can improve cancer outcomes for our communities and increase the representation of First Nations researchers and professionals in the cancer space.

Visit our website for more information.

www.firstnationscancerscholarship.com

01/09/2026

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day!

It’s The Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s annual celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages, and this year’s theme is Country Is Our Teacher.

This year’s ILD film takes viewers on an adventure into the Central Desert of Australia, guided by Niningka and Chris – two children living in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Nyirripi, NT.

Through the film, viewers will learn about life on Warlpiri Country in Nyirripi and Mparntwe, discover words in Warlpiri and Arrernte languages, and explore the important role Country plays in culture, language and learning.

To watch the free ILD film and livestream event, head to ilf.org.au

31/08/2026

For Aurora intern Tom, an internship with Studio Gilay offered the chance to experience the creative process from the inside, while contributing to meaningful work.

Working on Literacy for Life, an adult literacy program for First Nations people, Tom had the opportunity to immerse himself in the studio’s creative process and gained valuable insight into how a working studio operates.

The experience also helped Tom see how he could build a career within a studio environment as part of a scriptwriting team, opening up new possibilities for where his skills and interests could take him next.

Ready to see where an internship could take you? Applications for Indigenous students are open throughout the year, and non-Indigenous applications close 31 August 2026.

Apply for an internship today - https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/internship-program/

28/08/2026

Meet our 2026 Charlie Perkins scholars and Roberta Sykes scholars!

In our biggest cohort to date, eight First Nations scholars will soon begin postgraduate studies at some of the world’s top universities.

This year’s scholars are:

🎓 Mahlia Garay: a Ngarigo and Darkinjung woman and Charlie Perkins scholar, who will undertake a Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford.

🎓 Emma King: Gurindji woman and Charlie Perkins scholar, who will undertake a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Oxford.

🎓 Sophie Coffin: a Ngangumarta and Palyku woman from the Pilbara, with connections to Nyamal and Yindjibarndi Country. A Roberta Sykes scholar who will study a Master of Laws at New York University.

🎓 Shonae Hobson: a Southern Kaantju, Umpila and Kuuku Ya’u woman from the Aboriginal community of Coen, Cape York Peninsula, and a Roberta Sykes scholar. Shonae will undertake a Master of Arts in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York.

🎓 Alannah Lenehan: a Gunditjmara/Wadawurrung woman and Roberta Sykes scholar, who will undertake the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution in Divided Society at King’s College London.

🎓 Jaiden McGregor: a Roberta Sykes scholar, was born and bred in Darwin on Larrakia country. He has strong family connections and ancestry to Nyikina people andcountry in central Kimberley Western Australia. Jaiden will study a Master of Arts in Education and International Development: Conflict, Emergencies and Peace at the University College London.

🎓 Carly Mohamed: a Gooreng Gooreng woman and Roberta Sykes scholar, who will undertake a Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford.

🎓 William Smith: a Wiradjuri and Wemba Wemba man and Roberta Sykes scholar, who will undertake a Master of Philosophy in Health, Medicine and Society at the University of Cambridge.

Congratulations to all of our scholars. We are so proud of you all and cannot wait to see the impact of your experiences!

26/08/2026

Applications for the Aurora Internship Program are open for non-Indigenous students until 31 August.

If you’re looking to build real experience in your career, this is a chance to do exactly that. OurInternship Program places interns with leading organisations across a range of fields, giving you the opportunity to develop practical skills in your chosen industry.

Whether your interests are in law, social justice, environment, healthcare or another field, an Aurora Internship offers a chance to grow professionally while supporting work that contributes to meaningful outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Apply today: https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/internship-program/

25/08/2026

Applications for the 2026/2027 International Study Tour are opening on Monday 7 September.

If you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person interested in pursuing postgraduate study overseas, the Aurora International Study Tour is a great place to start.

As part of the Aurora Study Tour, you will:

🛫 Travel abroad to explore some of the most prestigious universities in the US and UK.

🎓 Speak to Aurora Study Tour Alumni and current Aurora Scholars studying overseas, giving you the opportunity to hear about what it’s really like to study abroad as an Indigenous person.

📚 Meet academics, course conveners, tutors and potential supervisors to discuss your course of interest.

Learn more here: https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/study-tours-and-scholarships/study-tour/

24/08/2026

We're pleased to announce that our partnership with the University of Sydney has been renewed for another three years.

As part of the renewed partnership, opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will expand significantly, with paid internships increasing from 10 to 45, six places added to Aurora's international study tours and 12 paid mentor roles created for current University of Sydney students.

One student who has already benefited from the partnership is Lachlan Sibir, who joined Aurora's US Study Tour and visited Boston, Tucson and New York. From attending a class at Harvard to visiting the University of Arizona, the experience showed Lachlan that postgraduate study overseas is possible, and that support is available if he chooses to pursue that path.

Thank you to the University of Sydney and The Gadigal Centre for your ongoing partnership and commitment to supporting Indigenous students. We look forward to continuing this work together over the next three years.

21/08/2026

An internship can open doors you didn’t even know were there.

For Caity, her internship at Martumili Artists in Newman, WA became one of the highlights of her degree - and an experience that reshaped how she saw her future career.

Working across art production and the gallery, Caity had the opportunity to see the entire creative process, from the first ideas behind a work through to pieces being sold or sent to exhibitions. Along the way, she gained new knowledge of language, storytelling and Martu culture, while building meaningful connections with community on Nyiyaparli Country.

“My experience in this internship was nothing short of transformative.”

The experience also showed Caity that her career could take her in directions she hadn’t previously considered, particularly working with community in remote areas.

Ready to see where an internship could take you? Apply for an internship today.

https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/internship-program/

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Level 3A, 10 James Street
Alexandria, NSW
2017

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61293108400

Website

https://aurorafoundation.com.au/

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