Stepping into is a paid internship program designed for university students with disability who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. Students benefit by gaining valuable experience in their desired field of work.

About the Internships:

The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students with disability the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of internships offered across a range of industries in both the public and private sector. Internships are available for students studying within disciplines of Finance, Law, Social Sciences, IT, Science, Engineering and many more.

Internships generally last four to eight weeks (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).The AND programs team are available throughout the entire process for support, advice and guidance on how to ensure your internship is a success.

To read the position descriptions for internships available visit https://www.and.org.au/pages/current-internships.html . Please note, this page will be regularly updated as new positions become available.

Am I eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year of university
• Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australia Citizen, Permanent Resident or International student with full working rights in Australia

What is 'Disability'?

We accept applications from students with all types of disability, ongoing medical condition, chronic illness and mental health condition.

This summer, AND has internships with the following organisations:

• ACT Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
• ANZ
• Apple
• Attorney-General Department, Federal
• Austrade
• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
• Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
• Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
• Barwon Health
• BHP
• Bupa
• Bureau of Meteorology
• City of Greater Dandenong
• Comcare
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Cummins South Pacific
• Department of the Environment and Energy, Federal
• Department of Finance
• Department of Housing and Public Works QLD
• Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Federal
• Department of Social Services, Federal
• Fair Work Ombudsman
• Infosys
• Life Without Barriers
• NSW Department of Family and Community Services
• NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
• Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC)
• Reserve Bank of Australia
• RMIT University
• Stockland Corporation Ltd
• Telstra
• The Royal Children's Hospital
• VIC Department of Health and Human Services
• University of Sydney
• Westpac Banking Corporation
• Yarra Trams