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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

Amy helps advocate for sustainable funding of community organisations

Amy Vinicombe, studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Anthropology and Sociology at UWA, recently contributed 100 hours to the work of Community Employers WA (CEWA) through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

26 September, 2023

Tea helps St Pat’s engage young op-shoppers with their mission and services

Tea (Tsztung) Tsang is a UWA international student, who applied for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship to gain a greater understanding of the local community and not-for-profit organisations, and was matched with a role at St Patrick’s Community Support Centre in Fremantle.

21 September, 2023

Charlie supports grassroots improvement in disability advocacy

Charlie Cope, a UWA Psychology student, recently contributed 100 hours to support the work of People With disabilities WA (PWdWA), through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

20 September, 2023

Aimee supports research on childhood diabetes

Aimee Do is a third-year Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) student at UWA who has been nominated for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her efforts supporting diabetes research with the Telethon Kids Institute.

13 September, 2023

Genevie nominated for award for support provided to Vinnies through internship

Genevie Caraan, studying for a Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) majoring in Artificial Intelligence at UWA, has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, for her contribution to Vinnies (the St Vincent de Paul Society).

6 September, 2023

Partnership with Good Sammy gives UWA students opportunity to support employment opportunities for people with disability

Through a partnership between Good Sammy Enterprises and the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA (the Centre), UWA students are gaining insights into disability employment as they get hands-on experience working with the impactful social enterprise.

31 August, 2023

Tom nominated for award after contribution to Good Sammy operations

Tom Butcher, a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Economics and Business Law at UWA, is a nominee for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award, after he made a significant contribution to the development of key documents and policies for Good Sammy Enterprises.

31 August, 2023