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Libby helps Constitutional Centre promote civic engagement

Ahead of the last semester of her UWA Bachelor of Commerce degree, Libby interned with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Constitutional Centre of WA

27 October, 2025

Gibran awarded for internship helping strengthen regional WA communities

Gibran Alvaro was one of eight UWA students and recent graduates presented with the 2025 McCusker Centre for Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, selected from a strong field of 142 nominees for his contribution with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

14 October, 2025

Tom’s contribution with Road Safety Commission earns him Outstanding Intern Award

Tom Mackay graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce in July this year and has since moved to Narrogin to begin his professional career. He was back at UWA today to receive a McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award for his contribution to the work of the Road Safety Commission.

14 October, 2025

Commissioner for Children and Young People recognised for partnership with UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

The Commissioner for Children and Young People WA has been recognised for making a significant contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program for UWA students.

14 October, 2025

Charlie contributes to transparency and fairness in legal system through internship with Legal Practice Board

Bachelor of Arts student Charlie recently interned with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes insights into the legal system, an Outstanding Intern Award nomination, and ongoing employment.

2 September, 2025

Alyssa nominated for award following internship to protect WA ecosystems

Alyssa is studying a Bachelor of Science at UWA, majoring in Environmental Science, and has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution to protecting WA’s natural environment with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

19 August, 2025

Gibran’s internship supports stronger Community Resource Centres

Gibran, a Bachelor of Commerce student, recently interned with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, contributing to an initiative aimed at strengthening Community Resource Centres across the State.

8 August, 2025

Max uses research skills to help take complexity out of renting

Max Stewart with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, helping the Consumer Protection Division take some of the complexity out of the tenancy bonds process that many Western Australians deal with.

4 August, 2025

Alumni profile: Rohit discovers the importance of data for good regional development

Rohit Sharma is one of UWA’s most recent graduates, having completed his Master of Business Analytics mid-2025. After gaining insights into how data informs development efforts in regional WA communities through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, he is setting out in his career with a role with the Peel Development Commission.

22 July, 2025

Alumni profile: Tilly Coles-Dyke

Tilly graduated from UWA in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and International Relations, and Asian Studies, with a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship adding valuable and highly relevant real-world experience in her final semester. She is now a Graduate Officer at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's Energy Policy WA, and has returned to continue her UWA studies with a Master of International Relations in Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics.

16 June, 2025