AAYA is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Challenges Abroad, enabling AAYA members to participate in a truly transformative international volunteering experience.
Why? University gives you theory. Leadership requires experience.
Becoming a Challenge Leader with Challenges Abroad allows students to embark on a leadership journey that builds practical skills in real-world environments
You’ll return with:
✅ Leadership experience
✅ Stronger employability skills
✅ A more global mindset
✅ Stories that make your CV stand out
✅ And of course, an unforgettable travel experience!
We’re partnering with Challenges Abroad to develop the next generation of global leaders and we’re looking to our members to step up as Challenge Leaders.
Contact Isabella Harry if you want to get involved: isabella.harry@challengesabroad.com.au
Apply to become a Better Life Vietnam (BLV) English Tutor!
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their dreams and engage in a truly globalised society? This is an impactful and unique opportunity to support students in Vietnam in developing their English-language skills.
You would be supporting students' progress through pre-made learning materials in a one-hour-a-week online tutorial.
Please note that to apply, you must:
Commit to delivering an 18-week course
Commit to the agreed terms of the role
Agree to Better Life Vietnam's code of conduct
Provide a current Working With Children's Check (or equivalent) to BLV
Attend onboarding and occasional briefings
Apply here.
Apply to be a part of the AAYA-Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Institute (HADRI) Volunteering program.
Looking to kickstart your career in humanitarian action or disaster response? AAYA and the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Institute (HADRI) are partnering to offer program-based volunteer roles for young Australians keen to gain hands-on experience in international development!
This is a chance to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects, help real people and grow your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals!
Please note that to apply, you must:
Be an Australian resident
Commit to the agreed terms of the role
Agree to HADRI's code of conduct
Attend onboarding and occasional briefings
View our full opportunity outline here.
Apply here.
Apply to be a part of the AAYA-Women In International Security Australia Internship program.
When: Semester 2, 2026 (3-6 months, part-time)
Where: Online (remote internship)
Eligibility: This internship is open to any University of Melbourne student eligible to enrol in a UoM internship subject.
Preferred: postgraduate, master's or later year undergraduate students.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief online interview.
Applications open soon!