UWA Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) student Trisha Sharma applied her skills during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the City of Nedlands.
18 September, 2026
When Barun Chhetri began his internship with the City of Canning, he stepped into work that was both complex and unfinished. The Cannington District Leadership Group (DLG) — a collaboration of local governments, state agencies and community organisations — had a clear purpose, but no consistent structure to guide its work or bring its priorities into focus. Barun’s role was to help change that.
3 July, 2026
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
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
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
Weng Mun, a Master of Environmental Science student, gained fresh inspiration for her chosen field while supporting the WA Local Government Association’s work to strengthen urban forests.
29 August, 2025
Three UWA students brought knowledge and skills from different courses of study and personal backgrounds to help the Shire of Wagin revitalise community assets through internships over the winter uni break.
23 July, 2025
Pavithra, a Master of Business Analytics student, combined her skills and volunteer experience to support better Early Years outcomes with the City of Kalamunda.
28 May, 2025
Ruben, a Master of Environmental Science student, interned with the WA Local Government Association and gained valuable experience while making a meaningful contribution to healthy and resilient WA communities.
24 February, 2025
Alton is majoring in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and took on an internship with the City of Swan that let him put his skills into practice while also contributing to work outside of his area of study.
28 November, 2024