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Aimee gains new perspective on social housing while developing skills with Department of Communities internship

Aimee undertook an internship with the Department of Communities in Semester Two, gaining real-world experience before graduation.

17 December, 2024

Siobhan’s internship supports community services in Pilbara

Siobhan is studying Psychology at UWA, and recently travelled to the Pilbara town of Tom Price to support the work of the Nintirri Centre.

13 December, 2024

UWA students bring diverse perspectives to WA science and tech plan

Several McCusker Centre for Citizenship interns contributed to the development of the WA Government’s new 10 Year Science and Technology Plan, which launched last week.

11 December, 2024

Ayaan gains insights into disability services sector

Master of Business Analytics student, Ayaan, recently learnt how his skills could directly benefit organisations working with people with disability.

10 December, 2024

UWA student helping families keep kids safe online

Lilly, a UWA Psychological and Behavioural Sciences student, is helping parents and carers navigate the online world their children are engaging in through her internship with The Kids Research Institute Australia.

6 December, 2024

McCusker Centre for Citizenship awarded for social impact

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship has been recognised with a 2024 UWA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Learning and Teaching, recognising the positive social impact of its internship program for students and WA communities.

5 December, 2024

Sydney inspired by women’s health and wellbeing work during marketing internship

Sydney, a Bachelor of Business student, was able to lean into her creativity with a marketing internship supporting women's health and wellbeing not-for-profit, Luma.

4 December, 2024

Alton broadens experience interning with the City of Swan

Alton is majoring in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and took on an internship with the City of Swan that let him put his skills into practice while also contributing to work outside of his area of study.

28 November, 2024

Sowjanya brings past experience to strengthen Ruah’s community service

Sowjanya, a UWA Master of Business Analytics student, was looking for a way to use her skills and past experience to benefit the community and was matched with an internship assisting Ruah Community Services.

28 November, 2024

Wen Dis has big impact for older people in the community

Wen Dis, one of UWA's most recent graduates, made a significant contribution to her internship project with Council on the Ageing WA.

27 November, 2024