Through our award-winning internship program, we're building the capacity of future generations to foster caring, connected and socially engaged citizens.
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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Graduate Consultant, Creating Communities
Bachelor of Commerce 2023, intern and Student Advisory Committee member
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.
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Analyst, Social Ventures Australia
Master of Applied Finance 2021
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.
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West Kimberley Area Manager, Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation
Bachelor of Science 2018, intern and Student Advisory Committee member
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.
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Solicitor, Legal Aid WA
Juris Doctor 2022, intern and Student Advisory Committee member
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.
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2024 Impact StatementThe 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.
Number of students, academics and members of the community who have participated in McCusker Centre for Citizenship events.