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Raghul supports child safeguarding and strengthens community wellbeing during LGIRS internship 

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Raghul Selvam applied his analytical, research and engagement skills to support community wellbeing during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS). 

28 May, 2026

Jessica-Monique drives policy insight and amplifies youth voices during CCYP internship

UWA Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) student Jessica-Monique Bojanjac applied her interdisciplinary knowledge in law and society during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP).  

26 May, 2026

Sarah strengthens candidate care and supports equitable recruitment during SMHS internship 

UWA Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Public Health) student Sarah Solich applied her skills to support equitable recruitment and staff onboarding during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) at Fremantle Hospital. 

20 May, 2026

Santiago strengthens sustainable waste practices and gains local government experience during City of Fremantle internship 

UWA Bachelor of International Relations student Santiago Lopez‑Pinfold applied his analytical, research and project coordination skills to local sustainability challenges during his recent McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the City of Fremantle. 

18 May, 2026

Akash applies data analytics to strengthen evidence-based regulation during LGIRS internship  

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Md Mehabub Rahat Akash applied his technical expertise to deliver meaningful impact during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).  

15 May, 2026

Emma gains hands‑on environmental insight and community impact during Carnarvon internship 

UWA Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) student Emma Wesley embraced the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a regional community during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship summer internship with the Shire of Carnarvon, where she supported a wide range of ranger and community safety activities. 

14 May, 2026

Sanchia improves newborn hearing data and supports early intervention during CAHS internship 

UWA Master of Information Technology student Sanchia Recson Lakkarvi applied her technical skills to make meaningful community impact during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) at Perth Children’s Hospital. 

6 May, 2026

Alumni Profile: Charlotte’s internship journey sparks lifelong commitment to juvenile justice 

Charlotte Ford is driven by a passion for justice that recognises the complex realities shaping young people’s lives. That passion now informs her work as Legal Research Officer to His Honour Judge Quail, President of the Children’s Court of Western Australia, where she contributes to research that sits at the intersection of law, policy, and community outcomes. 

17 April, 2026

Students help Uniting WA reimagine pathways out of homelessness for older women 

A group of UWA students partnered with Uniting WA this summer through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s (the Centre) Approaches to Wicked Problems unit, developing practical ideas to support older women experiencing homelessness to transition toward stability, independence and community participation. 

1 April, 2026

Ruby strengthens resource accessibility and gains insight into community advocacy during ADHD WA internship 

UWA Bachelor of Psychology student Ruby Goodwin embraced the chance to step outside her comfort zone during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with ADHD WA, where she contributed to enhancing support resources for neurodiverse individuals and their families. 

30 March, 2026