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Rachel puts a spotlight on Aboriginal health and wellbeing

University of WA student Rachel Ng utilised her storytelling and media production skills to support mental health and physical wellbeing initiatives within Aboriginal communities through an internship with the UWA’s McCusker Centre for Citizenship at Fremantle-based Yogazeit Ltd.

12 July, 2021

#HumansofUWA - This is Archana

This is Archana, a third year Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) student who is the President of Students for Refugees UWA, Secretary of the UWA Welfare Department and Marketing Officer for Artists Against Poverty UWA.

1 July, 2021

Rory makes a mark at Midlas

UWA Marketing student Rory Cherry has stepped up to support the community during his 100-hour McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

28 June, 2021

Internship reaffirms career direction for aspiring human rights lawyer

During her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at Anglicare WA, Catriona van der Meer’s experience with the not-for-profit confirmed her career goals.

11 June, 2021

#HumansofUWA - This is Ashley

This is Ashley Maroney. She’s currently studying for the Juris Doctor after finishing her Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and International Relations.

12 May, 2021

Intern creates a legal health tool for regional community members

During her internship at Regional Alliance West (RAW) Lara Lindegger researched, developed and implemented a legal health check tool catering specifically for the Mid-West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions’ communities.

11 May, 2021

Intern champions reconciliation in Armadale

During his 100-hour McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at the City of Armadale’s Champion Centre, Antonio Lumley worked closely with the Centre to improve opportunities for members of the community living in Armadale.

22 April, 2021

Joint recipients awarded Outstanding Intern of the Year

Harnessing technology for delivering important information to rural community members and providing essentials for people who are homeless were two projects undertaken by UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship interns in 2020, earning them award recognition.

1 April, 2021

Outstanding Intern of the Year Award recipients honoured

Recommendations on how best to harness existing local government signage to provide valuable information to the community were adopted after a McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern’s research was presented to the Gingin Shire Council.

1 April, 2021

Joint Award for Outstanding Intern of the Year

Providing essentials for community members experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in the wake of COVID-19 was at the heart of a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship that earned award recognition. 

1 April, 2021