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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

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

Daniel supports research improvements and gets insight into rural healthcare during RFDS internship

UWA Bachelor of Biomedicine student Daniel Chiang applied his passion for community impact and his interest in health research during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS WA). 

18 March, 2026

McCusker Centre for Citizenship surpasses 5,000 internships and 500,000 hours contributed to community

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship's Summer 2025 internship program will wrap up this week, marking a major milestone for the Centre and its award-winning program: surpassing 5,000 internships undertaken.

10 December, 2025

Isaiah builds dashboards to track disease outbreaks in WA, during Department of Health internship

Master of Data Science student Isaiah used his skills and experience to help develop a Disease Notification Dashboard for WA, as well as a second dashboard specifically focused on salmonella, during his internship with the Department of Health.

4 December, 2025

Catherine’s experiences with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship enrich studies on way to Psychology career

Catherine moved to Perth from the South West to study at UWA, completing the Minor in Active Citizenship to complement her ongoing Psychology studies.

27 November, 2025

Anushka’s internship with Alike WA harnesses data to support community wellbeing

Anushka, a Master of Data Science student, put his skills to use in the final semester of his study with an internship supporting Alike WA.

25 November, 2025