Host organisations
The HDR placements program has had many organisations participate in hosting HDR candidates over the past few years. Below is a selection of organisations who have successfully partnered with our candidates and is not an exhaustive list.
You do not have to choose an organisation from this list. It is merely to give you an idea of the options that may be available to you.
Organisation | About |
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Abt Associates | Abt is a global company that provides consulting and research in the pursuit of improving the quality of life worldwide. |
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Inc (APR.Intern) | The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia recognises and champions excellence in the social sciences and provides evidence-based advice on social policy issues. |
Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) | ACAP strives to conserve albatrosses and petrels by coordinating international activities to mitigate threats to their populations. |
Alluvium International | Alluvium provides consulting in the provision of catchment, river and coastal analysis and advice. |
Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations (APR.Intern) | The School of Special Operations is an Australian Army training unit part of the Defence Special Operations Training and Education Centre. |
Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) | The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia. |
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood | Lifeblood operates and collects blood donations from around Australia. |
Boral | Boral is a construction materials and building products supplier. |
BMT | BMT is a consulting firm specialising in international design, engineering, science and risk management. |
Bush Heritage Australia | Bush Heritage Australia is an independent not-for-profit that buys and manages land, and partners with Aboriginal people for the purposes of conservation. |
Church Resources (Procurement Australasia) | Procurement Australasia is a procurement organisation that negotiates and facilitates contracts for members and clients across private and public sectors. |
City Fertility | City Fertility is a leading IVF and fertility service group of clinics. |
CSIRO | CSIRO is Australia's national science research agency. |
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is an animal attraction working to conserve native wildlife and nurture local indigenous heritage. |
Dentroid Technologies (APR.Intern) | Dentroid Technologies is a dental technology company based in Canberra. |
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, QLD Government | DAF is a section of the QLD government in charge of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. |
Department of Environment and Science, QLD Government | DES is a section of the QLD government in charge of matters involving the environment, science and the arts. |
Dream of Detroit | Dream of Detroit is not-for-profit organisation specialising in community organising, housing and land development. |
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) | DSTG is a part of the Department of Defence that addresses defence and national security challenges. |
EarthCheck | EarthCheck is a leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. |
Eco Energy Group | Eco Energy Group offers a business model to reduce power usage in a range of operations. |
Gelomics | Gelomics provides the research community with 3D cell culture technology. |
Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) | GLNC is an independent authority on the nutrition and health benefits of grains and legumes. |
Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI) | HSPI is a research agency that belongs to the Ministry of Health in Vietnam. |
Healthy Land and Water | Healthy Land and Water is dedicated to improving and protecting South East Queensland's environment. |
Integria Healthcare | Integria is a healthcare company offering herbal, nutritional and complementary healthcare products supported by scientific and traditional evidence. |
JASCO Applied Sciences | JASCO provides consulting and research services for assessing and mitigating underwater noise. |
Jatiyo Mohila Sangstha, Government of Bangladesh | Jatiyo Mohila Sangstha works to support women in Bangladesh in a variety of different areas. |
The Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission | NCDI addresses the crushing burden of noncommunicable diseases and injuries on the world's poorest populations. |
Live and Learn | Live and Learn works with communities to design, implement and learn from community-based development projects. |
Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) | MAWA's goal is to improve mathematics education across Western Australia. |
Microba | Microba is making new advancements using the gut microbiome through precision microbiome science. |
NAPCAN | NAPCAN is a national organisation dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of Australia's children and young people. |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) | NOAA is a US federal government agency that works to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. |
Our Watch | Our Watch is a leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia. |
Peabody Energy Australia | Peabody Energy is a leading coal producer, serving customers on six continents. |
Pioneer Seeds | Pioneer Seeds is a commercial supplier for canola, corn, grain sorghum and summer forage hybrid seed. |
QEDDI | QEDDI is a UQ company that collaborates with academics to translate university research with the aim of discovering new medicines. |
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute | QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia's leading medical research institutes. |
Queensland Health | Queensland Health is the QLD Government's publich health department. |
Queensland Museum | Queensland Museum is part of Brisbane's vibrant cultural precinct and connects visitors to Queensland. |
Queensland Urban Utilities | Urban Utilities is responsible for the delivery of retail water supply and wastewater services in South East Queensland. |
Relationships Australia Queensland | Relationships Australia provides support and advice to people experiencing difficulties in relationships, addiction, trauma, family and domestic violence and other social issues. |
Stanley Roads | Stanley Roads is group of companies specialising in road construction, equipment hire and asphalt manufacturing. |
State Library of Queensland | The State Library of Queensland is the leading reference and research library in Queensland. |
True Relationships and Reproductive Health | True Relationships and Reproductive Health provides expert reproductive and sexual health services to women. |
United Nations Development Fund (UNCDF) | UNCDF offers catalytic finance models that unlock public and private resources to reduce poverty and support local economic development. |
VitroFlora | Vitroflora is a commercial producer of premium plant tissue cultures. |
Wild Breads | Wild Breads is an Australian specialty wholesale bakery. |
Workplace Heatlh and Safety, Office of Industrial Relations | Workplace Health and Safety provides information and services for work health and safety and workers' compensation in Queensland. |