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Alumni profile: Nicole creates connections and community in London

After interning with the Department of Transport during her studies at UWA, Nicole Kostova headed to London for a role with the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce, and with a passion for creating connections and opportunities for others.

29 July, 2025

Kham contributes finance skills to help Denmark Community Resource Centre serve community

Kham, a Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and Management, took the opportunity to hit the road for an internship with the Denmark Community Resource Centre over the winter uni break.

29 July, 2025

Lochlan gains real-world experience while supporting youth mental health in the South West

Lochlan, a UWA Bachelor of Psychology student, gained invaluable real-world experience and career insights while supporting the work of Bunbury-based not-for-profit Investing In Our Youth.

25 July, 2025

Interns contribute to projects revitalising community assets for Wagin

Three UWA students brought knowledge and skills from different courses of study and personal backgrounds to help the Shire of Wagin revitalise community assets through internships over the winter uni break.

23 July, 2025

Alumni profile: Rohit discovers the importance of data for good regional development

Rohit Sharma is one of UWA’s most recent graduates, having completed his Master of Business Analytics mid-2025. After gaining insights into how data informs development efforts in regional WA communities through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, he is setting out in his career with a role with the Peel Development Commission.

22 July, 2025

Gayatri makes immediate impact with Consumer Credit Legal Service

Master of Business Analytics student, Gayatri, has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her work helping Consumer Credit Legal Service convert data into strategic planning.

14 July, 2025

Jenna helps Patches spread the word on services for community

Biomedical Science student, Jenna, contributed 100 hours as a Marketing and Social Media Intern with Patches Australia in her final semester, learning about the business of running a community-focussed health care service.

25 June, 2025

Xue builds confidence while assisting 12 Buckets with marketing strategy

Bachelor of Commerce student, Xue, recently interned with youth mentoring not-for-profit 12 Buckets, helping the organisation build connections with the community and gaining a valuable boost to her confidence living in a new city.

24 June, 2025

Alumni profile: Tilly Coles-Dyke

Tilly graduated from UWA in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and International Relations, and Asian Studies, with a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship adding valuable and highly relevant real-world experience in her final semester. She is now a Graduate Officer at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's Energy Policy WA, and has returned to continue her UWA studies with a Master of International Relations in Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics.

16 June, 2025

Gabby helps Legal Aid strengthen service delivery for vulnerable groups

Gabby, a UWA Juris Doctor student, gained new insights into the legal profession while supporting vulnerable groups in the community through her Semester One internship with Legal Aid WA.

10 June, 2025