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Saniya equips business leaders to help with family and domestic violence

Saniya, a UWA Commerce student majoring in Business Law and Law and Society, helped engage business leaders with the support they could provide to victims of family and domestic violence through her internship with the Path of Hope Foundation.

11 January, 2024

Vitty tackles homelessness on way to Doctorate in Optometry

Vitty, now in her third year studying in the Doctor of Optometry program, shared about undertaking the McCusker Centre for Citizenship's Approaches to Wicked Problems unit as part of her UWA journey.

11 January, 2024

Solene impresses DFES during flood research internship

Solene, a UWA Master of Environmental Science student, made such an impression during her summer McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) that she has been offered casual employment with the Department.

11 January, 2024

Ella enhances digital efficiency and security with City of Swan

Ella, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, recently contributed 100 hours in support of improved digital tools and processes for the City of Swan.

20 December, 2023

Hayley contributes to social policy with Shire of Mundaring

Hayley, a Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Law and Society and Political Science and International Relations, recently put the skills and knowledge gained through her study to use supporting social policy development with the Shire of Mundaring.

20 December, 2023

UWA interns support public sector improvement with Department of Premier and Cabinet

Four UWA students have recently undertaken internships with the Department of Premier and Cabinet through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s summer internship program, each contributing 100 hours to projects aimed at improving processes, culture and communications.

19 December, 2023

Amanda supports thriving future for seniors in Great Southern

Amanda interned with Denmark Futures through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, putting her research skills to work supporting improved wellbeing initiatives for seniors in the Great Southern town.

15 December, 2023

Benhur uses data to promote healthy communities with Outdoors WA

Benhur has helped Outdoors WA work towards a healthier WA through his internship role as a Research Intern, Data Storyteller and Economic Modeller.

15 December, 2023

Asher supports inclusive and accessible health care in Karratha

Asher, a UWA undergraduate student majoring in Business Law and Chinese Studies, recently helped Karratha Central Healthcare develop training to improve cultural competence for staff working with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

14 December, 2023

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12 December, 2023