Making a difference in our communities

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship seeks to foster caring, connected and socially engaged citizens who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their communities

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Our Impact

Through our award-winning internship program, we're building the capacity of future generations to foster caring, connected and socially engaged citizens.

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Hours contributed to the community
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Partner organisations
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Internships undertaken

Intern: Paige Brandwood

Intern with The Kids Research Institute Australia

Master of Public Policy student

I led a research project on parenting programs for incarcerated fathers in Australia. I developed a research plan, including scope, methodology, and clear timeline for deliverables, and conducted a thorough review of the existing academic literature, government reports, and NGO reports to identify the gaps in existing programs and initiatives.

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Internship supervisor: Chris Jeffery

Chief Policy Officer

Council on the Ageing WA

Wen Dis’ role involved developing, distributing, and analysing a survey. She quickly demonstrated her ability to grasp complex issues, and she required minimal coaching to adopt a communication style suitable for our target cohort.

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Alumni: Helena Trang

Analyst, Mandala Partners

Juris Doctor 2021, intern and Student Advisory Committee Chair

Being a part of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship gave me an opportunity to meet likeminded people and organisations throughout my time at university. These experiences inspired me to pursue a career in for-purpose work in public policy.

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Collaborating with the community

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA has been established with a generous donation from the McCusker Charitable Foundation.

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship is collaborating with students and the broader UWA community, not-for-profit, community, government and business organisations to make a difference in our communities locally, nationally and globally.

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Event participants

Number of students, academics and members of the community who have participated in McCusker Centre for Citizenship events.