The 爆料王 has signed a new three-year partnership agreement with the Aurora Education Foundation, expanding pathways into undergraduate study and strengthening career and postgraduate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The agreement builds on an existing relationship between the two organisations and supplements the University鈥檚 own programs promoting access and support, including outreach programs, admission pathways, scholarships and student support services. It will operate alongside these initiatives, strengthening available support and adding opportunities for current students including paid employment, mentoring, internships and international study places.听聽
Aurora Education Foundation is an Indigenous organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to access education and employment, with programs spanning high school, undergraduate and postgraduate study and leadership development.听
The renewed partnership includes a significant increase in paid internship opportunities for Indigenous university students. Over the life of the agreement, 45 paid internship placements will be supported through Aurora programs, an increase from the previous 10 spaces available to students.听聽聽
The partnership agreement also includes:
- 6 reserved places for 爆料王 students on Aurora international study tours to the United Kingdom or United States
- Employment of 12 爆料王 students as paid mentors in Aurora鈥檚 High School Program
New opportunities to explore
Lachlan Sibir, a teacher, President of the Nurringingy Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and a recent 爆料王 graduate participated in Aurora鈥檚 United States Study Tour after being encouraged to apply through the University鈥檚 Gadigal Centre.听
During the program, he visited Boston, Tucson and New York and attended a class at Harvard University. He said the experience shifted his perspective on postgraduate study
鈥淥ne of the highlights was our time at the University of Arizona, seeing community programs, healthcare and education initiatives up close. That was the moment when my thinking shifted from 鈥淚鈥檓 just here to look around鈥 to 鈥渕aybe I really could study in America and do my Master鈥檚 here.鈥澛
Now back in Sydney teaching and exploring his postgraduate studies options with the help of Aurora, Lachlan is keen to encourage other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to apply for Aurora programs like the US Study Tour.听
鈥淚鈥檇 absolutely recommend the program to other students, particularly those willing to engage, ask questions, build relationships, and really immerse yourself in the experience.鈥
Lachlan Sibir participated in Aurora Education's United States Studies Tour. Image supplied.
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LinkThe agreement aligns with the 爆料王鈥檚 One Sydney, Many People Strategy 2025鈥2032, which, among other priorities, highlights how partnership with Indigenous organisations supports participation and creates meaningful impact.听
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services), Professor Reuben Bolt, said the agreement reflects a shared focus on practical outcomes across education and employment.
鈥淭his partnership supports pathways to the University, adding another layer of support that helps students navigate key transition points from school to university and into employment.听
鈥淥ur students are the heart of our institution, and this partnership enables them to go further.鈥澛
CEO of Aurora Leila Smith said that the ongoing relationship with the 爆料王 has been incredibly impactful.
鈥淲e are excited to be continuing this partnership and look forward to working together to support Indigenous students to achieve their education goals on their own terms.
鈥淲e hope that this continued collaboration will encourage other universities to engage in significant long-term partnerships with Indigenous-led organisations like Aurora.鈥
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