Internships

Intern with the Don Dunstan Foundation: Make a Difference and Grow Your Skills

Are you passionate about social justice and eager to gain real-world experience? The Don Dunstan Foundation offers rewarding internship opportunities for students from various disciplines. Join our team and contribute to a fairer world while developing valuable skills and building your professional network.

Why Intern with Us?

At the Don Dunstan Foundation, we value teamwork, inclusivity, and a positive environment. We offer a welcoming and engaging experience where you can learn, grow, and contribute your unique perspectives. As an intern, you’ll:

• Gain Practical Experience: Apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing your resume and preparing you for your future career.
• Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your research, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Make a Real Impact: Contribute to projects that address critical social issues and promote positive change in South Australia.
• Network with Professionals: Connect with experienced individuals passionate about social justice and build lasting relationships.
• Work in a Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and caring team that values your contributions and supports your learning.

Internship Pathways

We offer a range of internship opportunities tailored to different interests and skill sets, including:

• Research Internships: Investigate our focus areas (Climate Justice, Aboriginal Empowerment, Housing and Homelessness, and more) and analyse their impact on South Australian communities. Responsibilities include literature reviews, data analysis, policy review, and report writing.
• Resource Development Internships: Create engaging educational resources, such as fact sheets and infographics, to communicate the importance of the Foundation’s work.
• Social Media & Marketing Internships: Support our online presence by creating engaging content, assisting with marketing campaigns, and analysing social media metrics.
• Event Management & Community Engagement Internships: Assist in planning and executing events and community initiatives, coordinating logistics, and engaging with community partners.

How to Apply

Internships are typically undertaken for course credit, but we also consider voluntary placements. We primarily partner with the University of Adelaide and Flinders University, but are open to students from other institutions by special agreement.

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