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Mehardeep helps make WA stories accessible for the future

Mehardeep Kaur is studying a Bachelor and Master of Economics double degree at UWA, and recently helped the State Records Office of Western Australia increase the accessibility of information through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

25 October, 2023

Julia’s internship efforts help community centre secure grant

Julia White was recently recognised among 21 nominees in the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award, after an impactful internship with Kulungah Myah Community Centre (the Centre).

19 October, 2023

Elysse helps build better understanding of young people and vaping

Elysse Ralph, a third year Bachelor of Arts student at UWA, recently undertook a policy and research internship role with the Commissioner for Children and Young People through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, helping to build a better understanding of young people’s views on vaping.

17 October, 2023

Outstanding interns recognised for going above and beyond in service of community

Three UWA students were today presented with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award at the Centre’s major event for 2023.

12 October, 2023

Hayley recognised for going above and beyond in government internship

Hayley Clarke, a UWA Bachelor of Science student, was today name co-recipient of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award at the Centre’s major end-of-year event.

12 October, 2023

Natalie recognised for going above and beyond with Telethon Kids Institute research internship

Natalie Lim, a UWA Biomedical Science student and Northbridge resident, was today named as a recipient of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award (OIA) at the Centre’s major event for 2023.

12 October, 2023

Sandra recognised for going above and beyond for youth justice

Sandra Iacopetta, a UWA Law student, was today presented with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award at the Centre’s major event for 2023.

12 October, 2023

Community-focused organisations recognised for supporting student internship program

The Department of Health, St Patrick’s Community Support Centre (St Pat’s) and the Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) were today recognised for their contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program at UWA.

12 October, 2023

Amy advances Telethon Kids Institute’s sustainability project

Amy Hung, a UWA Master of Data Science student, recently made a significant contribution to the Telethon Kids Institute’s carbon footprint and sustainability practices through a 100-hour McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

3 October, 2023

Kiah contributes to award-winning social housing project

Kiah Watson is studying a Bachelor of Philosophy at UWA, majoring in Human Rights, and recently supported an award-winning social housing project with Accordwest through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

27 September, 2023