Role Title: Research & Data / Impact Intern
Organisation: Invisible Illnesses
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: East Rockingham
The Research & Data / Impact Intern will support Invisible Illnesses Inc. to measure, understand, and communicate the impact of its community programs, services, and advocacy work. This role provides hands-on experience in applied research and evaluation within a lived-experience-led not-for-profit organisation.
The intern will assist with collecting and organising non-clinical data such as surveys, feedback forms, attendance records, and program outcomes. They will support basic analysis, help maintain data registers, and contribute to internal summaries and impact reporting used for service improvement, advocacy, and funding applications.
This internship emphasises ethical data handling, confidentiality, and respectful engagement with lived-experience information. The role is non-clinical and does not involve direct counselling or crisis support.
Students will gain practical experience in social research, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, and translating data into accessible insights. The intern will work under structured supervision with regular check-ins, clear task briefs, and reflective learning opportunities.
This role is suitable for students studying social science, psychology (non-clinical), public health, sociology, community development, or related disciplines, and offers meaningful exposure to real-world community impact work.
To support, educate, and empower individuals living with invisible illnesses by making the invisible visible — through community connection, advocacy, and lived-experience leadership.