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Cynthia awarded for internship contribution to malaria research with The Kids Research Institute Australia

Cynthia Chen, who graduated from UWA with a Master of Information Technology degree in July this year, has been named as a recipient of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution to advancing the fight against malaria with The Kids Research Institute Australia.

14 October, 2025

Intelife recognised for outstanding contribution to McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

WA disability services social enterprise, Intelife, 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

Farah earns Outstanding Intern Award for VR work with Patches Australia

Farah Warnakulasuriya, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, has been named as a recipient of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, after an impactful internship with Patches Australia.

14 October, 2025

Annalise’s contribution makes a difference with Fremantle Women’s Health Centre

Annalise, a third-year Biomedical Science student majoring in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution with the Fremantle Women’s Health Centre.

8 September, 2025

Iris nominated for internship award after helping build awareness of accessible legal and mediation services

Iris, studying Law and Society, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her recent internship contribution with the Citizens Advice Bureau of Western Australia.

1 September, 2025

Sam helps build connection between not-for-profit neighbours

Sam, a Master of Business Analytics student, interned with City West Lotteries House, helping with a project to connect 25 not-for-profit organisations and earning a nomination for the Outstanding Intern Award.

21 August, 2025

Leah’s Fogarty Foundation internship aims to boost STEM outcomes for WA students

Bachelor of International Relations student, Leah, interned with the Fogarty Foundation, exploring potential pathways to enhance STEM outcomes for WA school students.

19 August, 2025

Students support future success of Nannup Geopark through regional internship

Two UWA Bachelor of Commerce students interned with Nannup WA Geopark Association, helping advance efforts to have the Geopark recognised by UNESCO.

4 August, 2025

Kham contributes finance skills to help Denmark Community Resource Centre serve community

Kham, a Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and Management, took the opportunity to hit the road for an internship with the Denmark Community Resource Centre over the winter uni break.

29 July, 2025

Lochlan gains real-world experience while supporting youth mental health in the South West

Lochlan, a UWA Bachelor of Psychology student, gained invaluable real-world experience and career insights while supporting the work of Bunbury-based not-for-profit Investing In Our Youth.

25 July, 2025