Making a difference in our communities

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.

I completed an internship in a Community Engagement role through the McCusker Centre. Community engagement work wasn't something I knew much about at the time, now it's what I do every day. My involvement with the McCusker Centre ignited my passion for working with the community. I'm so grateful for this experience and the incredible McCusker Centre team for supporting me through this journey.

In my work I am able to strive to influence and inform policies and systems to create better outcomes, particularly for those in vulnerable population groups... My internship helped me understand how I can translate my passion for making meaningful change in the world into a career.

My experiences with Fair Game throughout regional and remote WA gave me a new perspective about the work that is being done with communities. This also provided me an understanding of where my skill set could be applied in a really effective way.

An internship can expose you to people, places, and ideas that you likely wouldn’t otherwise encounter... Now, as a Solicitor for Legal Aid WA, I act for people living with disabilities – helping clients access their review rights, with respect to the NDIS decisions which profoundly impact their lives. The work is exciting, interesting, and incredibly rewarding.