
Name: Margot Gould
Position: Development Manager
Email: margot.gould@auroraproject.com.au
Website: www.auroraeducationfoundation.org.au
100 Botany Rd
Alexandria NSW 2015
Our Mission / Objective
Aurora’s vision is for a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
We inspire and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career aspirations through education; supporting and growing the numbers of Australia’s future Indigenous leaders, mentors and academic role models.
Our Services
Aurora delivers a suite of interrelated programs that walk with Indigenous students through each stage of their educational development and builds the future Indigenous professional workforce.
Our High School Program, The Aspiration Initiative, provides intensive academic support over a 6 year period to Indigenous high school students and builds their confidence, resilience, and aspirations.
Aurora’s Indigenous Scholarships Portal is an innovative technology solution that simplifies the process of applying for scholarships to allow more Indigenous students to access financial support and complete their degrees.
Internship Program facilitates funded internships for Indigenous university students and graduates at Indigenous-sector organisations, and builds vital career exposure and pathways.
Aurora’s annual International University Study Tour takes high-performing Indigenous students and graduates to visit some of the world’s leading universities in the UK and US, fostering their aspirations and capacity to apply for postgraduate studies to these institutions.
International Postgraduate Scholarship program supports talented Indigenous scholars to aspire to, apply for and successfully complete postgraduate studies at world-leading universities. Scholarships are awarded through the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust and the Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation and delivered by Aurora.
Academic Outreach program connects outstanding Indigenous scholars from Aurora’s network with high school students in schools and communities.
Our Beneficiaries
Aurora is proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to the benefit of all Australians.
Projects in Progress
Aurora’s programs provide Indigenous students with intensive, ongoing and tailored support through each stage of their educational journeys, from high school through to postgraduate studies.
If you would like to see Aurora reach more students in more locations, please visit the ‘How to help us’ page, or donate.
Our People
CEO
Leadership Team
Margot Gould Development Manager
Samantha Simmons National Manager – The Aspiration Initiative
Carol Lewis Workforce Development
Names of Board Members
Anthony Mitchell Chair, Director, People and Culture Committee Member
Julie Coates Director, Audit and Risk Committee Member
Shaun Ewen Director, People and Culture Committee Member
Charles Prouse Director
Craig Ritchie Director
Joanne Spillane Director, Fundraising Committee member
Gabrielle Trainor Director
Number of Employees
Number of Volunteers
Registration Information
ABN
Tax Deductible
How to help us
Wills and Bequests
GIVE A GIFT THAT WILL FORM PART OF YOUR LEGACY AND HAVE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Making a bequest to Aurora will help us to continue our work to realise our vision of a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
Your bequest will make a real difference, and contribute to a positive future in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
If you are thinking about making a bequest to Aurora and would like to learn more about us and the work we do, we would love to discuss this with you. Please contact us: margot.gould@auroraproject.com.au
General Donations
EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND SUPPORTS OUR WORK WITH ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER AUSTRALIANS.
Donate to Aurora: You can support Aurora’s work by making a donation. Every dollar we receive will help us to support more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and to deliver our quality programs across the country. We welcome one off donations as well as monthly donations, whichever suits your personal circumstances best.
We accept donations here via the GiveNow website.
Or you can make donations via direct deposit:
BSB Number: 012-281
Account Number: 186518325
Account Name: Aurora Education Foundation Limited
Bank: ANZ
Our vision is for a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
Your help can make that happen.
Other support
TELL A FRIEND!
If you are passionate about our cause please tell your friends and family about Aurora. The more people that support us the more Aurora can achieve!
Work with us
To view current job vacancies, please visit our website:
https://auroraeducationfoundation.org.au/join-our-team
Volunteer with us
Our Annual Reports
Our Mission / Objective
Aurora’s vision is for a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
We inspire and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career aspirations through education; supporting and growing the numbers of Australia’s future Indigenous leaders, mentors and academic role models.
Our Services
Aurora delivers a suite of interrelated programs that walk with Indigenous students through each stage of their educational development and builds the future Indigenous professional workforce.
Our High School Program, The Aspiration Initiative, provides intensive academic support over a 6 year period to Indigenous high school students and builds their confidence, resilience, and aspirations.
Aurora’s Indigenous Scholarships Portal is an innovative technology solution that simplifies the process of applying for scholarships to allow more Indigenous students to access financial support and complete their degrees.
Internship Program facilitates funded internships for Indigenous university students and graduates at Indigenous-sector organisations, and builds vital career exposure and pathways.
Aurora’s annual International University Study Tour takes high-performing Indigenous students and graduates to visit some of the world’s leading universities in the UK and US, fostering their aspirations and capacity to apply for postgraduate studies to these institutions.
International Postgraduate Scholarship program supports talented Indigenous scholars to aspire to, apply for and successfully complete postgraduate studies at world-leading universities. Scholarships are awarded through the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust and the Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation and delivered by Aurora.
Academic Outreach program connects outstanding Indigenous scholars from Aurora’s network with high school students in schools and communities.
Our Beneficiaries
Aurora is proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to the benefit of all Australians.
Projects in Progress
Aurora’s programs provide Indigenous students with intensive, ongoing and tailored support through each stage of their educational journeys, from high school through to postgraduate studies.
If you would like to see Aurora reach more students in more locations, please visit the ‘How to help us’ page, or donate.
Our People
CEO
Leadership Team
Margot Gould Development Manager
Samantha Simmons National Manager – The Aspiration Initiative
Carol Lewis Workforce Development
Names of Board Members
Anthony Mitchell Chair, Director, People and Culture Committee Member
Julie Coates Director, Audit and Risk Committee Member
Shaun Ewen Director, People and Culture Committee Member
Charles Prouse Director
Craig Ritchie Director
Joanne Spillane Director, Fundraising Committee member
Gabrielle Trainor Director
Number of Employees
Number of Volunteers
Registration Information
ABN
Tax Deductible
How to Help us
Wills and Bequests
GIVE A GIFT THAT WILL FORM PART OF YOUR LEGACY AND HAVE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Making a bequest to Aurora will help us to continue our work to realise our vision of a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
Your bequest will make a real difference, and contribute to a positive future in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
If you are thinking about making a bequest to Aurora and would like to learn more about us and the work we do, we would love to discuss this with you. Please contact us: margot.gould@auroraproject.com.au
General Donations
EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND SUPPORTS OUR WORK WITH ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER AUSTRALIANS.
Donate to Aurora: You can support Aurora’s work by making a donation. Every dollar we receive will help us to support more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and to deliver our quality programs across the country. We welcome one off donations as well as monthly donations, whichever suits your personal circumstances best.
We accept donations here via the GiveNow website.
Or you can make donations via direct deposit:
BSB Number: 012-281
Account Number: 186518325
Account Name: Aurora Education Foundation Limited
Bank: ANZ
Our vision is for a society where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same educational opportunities as all Australians.
Your help can make that happen.
Other support
TELL A FRIEND!
If you are passionate about our cause please tell your friends and family about Aurora. The more people that support us the more Aurora can achieve!
Work with us
To view current job vacancies, please visit our website:
https://auroraeducationfoundation.org.au/join-our-team