In the Media

"It really broke my heart"

Published in The Canning Examiner newspaper on 17 July 2019. University of WA student Ranjana Varma discovered her life's purpose during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at Huntington's WA.

17 July, 2019

Puppy cuddles better than coffee

Published in The Examiner newspaper on 4 July 2019. University of WA international student Anshu Chauhan made some furry friends during her Guide Dogs WA internship.

4 July, 2019

UWA student helps improve food relief programs

Published in The Post newspaper on 4 May, 2019. An internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship gave exchange student Carol Green, from Colorado, an insight into the people who rely on food relief programs in WA.

4 May, 2019

The young recruited to fight slavery

Published in the Post Newspaper on 3 November 2018. Read how Eloise Skoss helped raise awareness about modern slavery through her internship with the Walk Free Foundation.

3 November, 2018

UWA student raises awareness about organ donation through internship

Published in the Eastern Reporter on 1 October 2018. Elizabeth Foster helped to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation through community events during her internship at the Organ Donation and Transplant Foundation of WA.

1 October, 2018

UWA student learns about homelessness through Foyer Oxford internship

Read how Ellen Foley helped Foyer Oxford track young people’s journey out of homelessness in the Guardian Express on 4 July 2018.

4 July, 2018

Citizenship and compassion key to successful student placements

Published in the February 2018 edition of Drugspeak. Read about how our interns have gained valuable insights into the importance of compassion when working in the Alcohol and other Drug Agencies sector here

1 February, 2018

Winthrop UWA student on a mission to make a difference

Published in the Melville Times, June 29 2017. Read the full article here.

29 June, 2017

Kensington resident smashing stereotypes about young people

Ahehlia Ebert is encouraging young people to break through the stereotypes that depict them as lazy. Published in the Southern Gazette, 4 April 2017.

4 April, 2017

Duncraig: Aspiring lawyer inspired to volunteer

Published in the Joondalup Times, 23 February 2017. Read the full article here.

23 February, 2017