Aurora Education Foundation in Alexandria, New South Wales | Community organisation

Aurora Education Foundation

Locality: Alexandria, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9310 8400

Address: 100 Botany Road 2015 Alexandria, NSW, Australia

Website: https://aurorafoundation.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Tune in to SBS INSIGHT tonight where the discussion focuses on Indigenous mentors and the lives they’ve changed. Keep an eye out for Aurora CEO, Leila Smith and the National Coordinator of the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition (NIYEC) Hayley McQuire, who features as Leila’s Mentee. See what’s lined up for NITV and SBS Australia's NAIDOC Programming for the rest of the week by following the link below. https://www.sbs.com.au//nitv-sbs-champion-first-nations-hi

24.01.2022 Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander university student or graduate looking to become a leader in your field of study and in your community? Accelerate your leadership potential by applying for the Charlie Perkins Scholarships today. The Charlie Perkins Scholarship provides an opportunity for two talented Indigenous Australians each year to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. It will also cover up to three years... full university and college fees, travel costs and an annual stipend to cover living expenses. To find out more or to apply please visit our Indigenous Scholarships Portal by clicking the link below. https://indigenousscholarships.com.au/

24.01.2022 Are you interested in the environment? Apply for the Lowth Geology Scholarship today to study a Bachelor of Science or Advanced Science in Earth Sciences to shape water, earth and mineral resource management for communities and business. The Scholarship covers tuition fees, books, study and living expenses and accommodation. For more information please follow the link below. ... https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/sc/lowth-geology-scholarship

24.01.2022 Feed your career ambition by joining either the Coles Group Store Support Centre Program, working across one of 23 different business functions or the Operations Graduate Program, based in stores and sites across the nation. Make sure you check out the Teams you could join, real stories from graduates and of course the Events, Key Dates & FAQs page! #Coles https://www.colescareers.com.au/students-and-graduates

21.01.2022 In this piece for the 7.30 Report, Dana talks about the importance of increasing Indigenous leadership within our healthcare system and opening up more opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider a career in medicine.

21.01.2022 Hope Kuchel belongs to the Barkindji nation located in western NSW along the Darling River. She is an alumna of Aurora's pilot High School Program and Aurora Internship Program, has graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology and Sociology and is now employed as a mentor for the NSW High School Program cohort. We spoke to Hope about the significance of NAIDOC Week to her, after she was recently accepted for this year’s Study Tour... through the Aurora International Scholarships Program. What does NAIDOC Week mean to you? A time to come together as a community and celebrate our resilience, our families and our strengths as First Nations people. It is a way for us to connect to culture but also for non-Indigenous Australians to join us in a safe way to learn, listen and grow. Why is it important that younger generations continue to learn about and celebrate NAIDOC week? It is crucial they take part in this week, continue to listen to the stories shared and feel pride in their history. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

20.01.2022 We would like to introduce to you our new newsletter, Connections. By subscribing to Connections you will stay up to date with Aurora’s latest news on our programs and services. You will read first-hand interviews and articles with some of our Indigenous Scholars as well as inspirational stories from some of Aurora’s key stakeholders who all play important roles in the Indigenous community. You can subscribe to Connections today by clicking on the link below and make sure t...o stay tuned for the release of our first newsletter in the coming weeks. https://aurorafoundation.com.au/news

19.01.2022 Over the last few months we’ve shared with you how Aurora has adapted it’s programs and services to online delivery in order to continue to support the education journey of our students, interns and scholars overseas. This time, we wanted to let them tell you, in their own words, how their life and education journey has changed over the last 6 months and what Aurora’s support has meant to them.

19.01.2022 Jalamara Towney is a proud Wiradjuri man who is currently studying a Bachelor of Design at the University of Technology Sydney. He recently completed his internship through the Aurora Internship Program at Studio Hackett, which provided him more opportunities in the animation and film making industry. Hear from our conversation with Jalamara this week. What does NAIDOC Week mean to you? A week in which we can acknowledge our history, celebrate our achievements and bring a...wareness to our communities. Why is it important that younger generations continue to learn about and celebrate NAIDOC Week? "Our younger generations should use NAIDOC Week as an opportunity to find out what's happening in their communities, to connect with culture, and to learn more about who they are and where they're from." #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

18.01.2022 On Wednesday, Aurora hosted a Zoom panel discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement and Systemic Change. Hosting the discussion was Wiradjuri woman and CEO of Aurora, Leila Smith and moderating the discussion was Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman and journalist, Brooke Boney. On the panel - Gomeroi woman and Roberta Sykes alumni, Alison Whittaker, Euahlayi man and Roberta Sykes alumni, Bhiamie Williamson and Wiradjuri man and current Charlie Perkins Scholar, Brook Andrew. #AuroraStudyTourSymposium #AuroraStudyTour #BLM

18.01.2022 In this interview with the 7.30 Report, Aurora Deputy CEO and Charlie Perkins scholar, Leila Smith talks about how important it was for her as a young Aboriginal person to have the right programs, networks, support systems and mentorship. Leila now works to build pathways and systems of support for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, ensuring that Indigenous leadership and pathways will be there for younger generations to come.

17.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 2 September 2020. Focused on developing leadership potential, the program supports ambitious individuals with the drive and ideas to help shape a better future, through their postgraduate research and studies. 17 Future Leaders Scholarships valued up to $120,000 over three years will be awarded. Are you the next Westpac Scholar? #westpacscholars #futureleaders #apply https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/schol/future-leaders/

17.01.2022 Applications for the upcoming summer 2020/21 round of the Aurora Internship Program are open until 5pm AEST Friday 28 August, 2020! Visit the Aurora Project website for more info on how to prepare and submit your application. Our Winter interns are currently undertaking internships on location and from home, depending on the safest option for our students and host organisations. You can find out more below. https://www.auroraproject.com.au/what-aurora-internship

14.01.2022 Do you know someone who has completed a degree at a UK university and is making their mark on the world at a local, national or global level? Nominations are now open for the Study UK Alumni Awards. The Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of UK university alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. The Award is open to alumni living outside of the UK and can raise the recipient’s global profile, extend their professional networks, and share their success with the world. You can find out more information by visiting the link below.

14.01.2022 A huge shout out to Todd Washburn, Senior Assistant Provost for International Affairs at Harvard. Todd has been a huge supporter of Aurora and our host when we visit Harvard on the Study Tour. His session at the Study Tour Symposium was both encouraging and informative. He said that he wanted to help the Study Tour cohort decide whether Harvard is the right place for you, the right fit for you and he achieved his goal! (Hmalan Hunter-Xenie, 2020 Study Tour participant) #Harvard #AuroraStudyTourSymposium #AuroraStudyTour #IndigenousX #FirstNations #Leadership

13.01.2022 NICM Health Research Institute (NICM HRI) and Western Sydney University are proud to offer an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarship to research Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including Bush Medicine. Apply now by following the link below to be part of Australia’s leader in integrative and complementary medicine research and policy. Applications close 31 August 2020. ... https://www.indigenousscholarships.com.au/

12.01.2022 Happy National NAIDOC Week! This week is all about celebrating First Nations success. It's also about starting a conversation around this years theme - Always Was, Always Will Be. This is part of a famous protest chant that has been called out over many decades through streets and halls in cities and towns across Australia with calls for truth and justice. This theme also recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years and are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This week we will share with you some insights from some of Aurora's very own participants who will talk about what NAIDOC week means to them and why the theme of Always Was, Always Will Be is an important conversation to have in 2020.

12.01.2022 Are you interested in Electronics and Communications? If you have good customer service skills, an ability to work as part of a team, a positive attitude and willingness to learn then MEGT Australia and Honeywell believe you may just be a perfect candidate for the Electronics and Communications apprenticeship located in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Tasmania. By applying for this apprenticeship you will learn how to select, install, set up, test, fault fin...d repair and maintain electronic equipment. Electronics and Communications apprentices also work with the systems that keep workplaces safe, secure, comfortable and energy efficient. For further information about this position, please contact Mia Hampson on 07 3340 8513 or email [email protected].

11.01.2022 Use your strong project management and communication skills to help drive the outcomes of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. Aurora’s partner Paul Ramsay Foundation are looking for two people to join their team. By joining the team you will be continuing Paul Ramsay’s philanthropic legacy through a shared commitment to help break cycles of disadvantage in Australia. For more information on the roles, please visit the links below. ... https://paulramsayfoundation.elmotalent.com.au//careers/jo https://paulramsayfoundation.elmotalent.com.au//careers/jo

09.01.2022 A massive thanks to Audrey, Graham, Malcolm, Minnie, Nina, Sarah, Olivia and Tui! These Charlie Perkins and Roberta Sykes Scholars are currently studying at overseas universities including Cambridge, Cornell, Hunter College and Oxford. Thank you for sharing your experiences at the Study Tour Symposium last week. "I find the discussions with students living overseas currently to be very interesting and calming in a way. It shows that it’s ‘do-able’ and opens many doors and ...offers different experiences. The whole week has normalised Indigenous excellence in so many fields." Ashley Maroney- Kija and Tharawal woman and 2020 Study Tour Participant #AuroraStudyTourSymposium #AuroraStudyTour #IndigenousX #Leadership #Firstnations

09.01.2022 We were excited to hold our first 2020 face to face high school camp with our WA students recently. Currently in NSW and WA, our High School Program provides over 200 hours of wrap-around support each year to Indigenous high school students which also includes 20 days of residential academic camps that are delivered by specialist Indigenous staff, mentors and Elders. During the camp the Year 10 students spent time building a Mia-Mia with Uncle Noel Nannup. Sadly, after all o...f their hard work creating the masterpiece, heavy rains knocked it down! The artwork shown was also created by our very talented Year 8 and 9 students. We’re looking forward to many more face to face camps in the future and continuing to strengthen cultural identity and creating a community of students who support each other through school, university and into their careers.

09.01.2022 Over the last few months, most of our work at Aurora has moved online in order to continue to support the education journey of Indigenous high school students, interns and overseas scholars. Click below to hear how Aurora’s Patron, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia reflects on this effort, our new cohort of 71 Indigenous high school students, and the Indigenous Scholars who have recently been accepted to study at leading overseas universities. Although 2020 has shown a lot more obstacles than other years, we remain committed to transforming lives by investing in potential and inspiring excellence through education all the way to the highest level.

08.01.2022 Are you interested in engineering or IT? If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student currently studying an engineering or IT degree, you are eligible to apply for Honeywell's Service Engineer Intern role based in their Perth office. By applying for this intern role, you will get to enjoy a wide range of experiences across commercial and government buildings, health care facilities and airports. ... With applications closing on the 4 October, apply today by following the link below. https://careers.honeywell.com/us/en/job/req245020/

08.01.2022 A reminder that applications for the summer 2020/21 round close at 5pm AEST on Friday 28 August 2020. Extensions are also available to Indigenous applicants by emailing the Internships Team at [email protected]

08.01.2022 After 17 years, Aurora’s Founder, Richard Potok, is retiring as CEO of the Aurora Education Foundation. In continuing our upward trajectory as an organisation that supports the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and professionals, Richard has passed the baton on to Leila Smith. Leila is a Wiradjuri woman who has a long association with Aurora. Leila, has been Deputy CEO at Aurora for almost two years, completed an MPhil in Public Policy at Cambridge as a 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholar, and was a participant on the 2012 Study Tour. Leila will carry forward Richard’s important work and towards the vision of changing the conversation around Indigenous education and employment to one of high expectations and possibilities.

08.01.2022 We are now just days away from releasing our new Aurora newsletter, Connections. Subscribe today by following the link below to read our exclusive interview with Dr Tom Calma AO in the inaugural edition! https://aurorafoundation.com.au/news

06.01.2022 A big congratulations to all the 2020 Study Tour participants who made the most of every session last week and to all the Aurora Alumni who joined us to close the Symposium at our Bubble Dinners in Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Wollongong! #AuroraStudyTourSymposium #AuroraStudyTour #IndigenousX #Leadership #Firstnations

06.01.2022 What do we stand for? Our role is to inspire every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student in their education journey, connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential, and guide them on this journey. Supported by Aurora, students are achieving unparalleled outcomes that transform lives.... We will continue to shift the conversation to one of proud and talented Indigenous students with limitless potential.In order to achieve systemic change, we are committed to an authentic and trusted approach, evidence-based decision making, and a long-term focus.

05.01.2022 Wiradjuri woman, Audrey McInnerney, a University of Queensland PhD candidate and 2020 Charlie Perkins Scholarship recipient, will take time out from her UQ studies on soybean genetics later this year to work towards a Master of Philosophy in Plant Biology at Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory. Click the article below to read more about Audrey’s love for science and its connection to her Wiradjuri culture.

05.01.2022 Sasha Purcell is a Torres Strait Islander woman, AAA-Aurora Scholar, Roberta Sykes Scholar and a Fulbright Scholar. Sasha features in the below NITV News segment where she discusses the next significant step she is taking in representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the global stage with a Master of Laws at New York University. To view the video, please click on the link below and head to the 14 October segment. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/nitv-news

04.01.2022 To be part of the team at Aurora is to help change the conversation about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander education. We currently have a wide range of identified roles available in different programs. If you’d like to join the team, visit https://aurorafoundation.com.au/join-our-team or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 In collaboration with the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition (NIYEC) we are excited to announce the launch of an educational resource series to support all learners in listening and learning from the voices of First Nations people in Australia. The series challenges dominant narratives and engages in an honest examination of our nation’s history. The first resource in the series explores the Frontier Wars and how the lack of recognition of First Nations peoples in this part of history impacts our lives today. If you would like to download this free resource you can do so by following the link below. We would also like to acknowledge Gamilaroi woman, Emma Hicks who is the artist and designer of this resource.