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Lauren advances governance and compliance systems during DPLH internship 

UWA Master of Public Policy (Public Administration & Governance) student Lauren Kohlen applied her skills in policy and governance to assist in a compliance review project during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH). 

4 June, 2026

Ellen builds hands-on neuroscience research skills during Perron Institute internship

UWA Combined Bachelor of Human Sciences & Neuroscience and Master of Biomedical Science student Ellen Thompson gained hands-on experience in neurological research during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science.

2 June, 2026

Maya drives consumer law storytelling and gains legal insight during LGIRS internship 

UWA Bachelor of Human Rights student and future Juris Doctor candidate Maya Best applied her skills in communication and research to deliver engaging legal content during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).  

1 June, 2026

Dev strengthens IT systems and supports service delivery during Avenues Australia internship 

UWA Master of Information Technology student Divyanshu (Dev) Singh applied his technical knowledge to improve IT systems and processes during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with Avenues Australia. 

29 May, 2026

Raghul supports child safeguarding and strengthens community wellbeing during LGIRS internship 

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Raghul Selvam applied his analytical, research and engagement skills to support community wellbeing during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS). 

28 May, 2026

Jessica-Monique drives policy insight and amplifies youth voices during CCYP internship

UWA Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) student Jessica-Monique Bojanjac applied her interdisciplinary knowledge in law and society during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP).  

26 May, 2026

Sarah strengthens candidate care and supports equitable recruitment during SMHS internship 

UWA Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Public Health) student Sarah Solich applied her skills to support equitable recruitment and staff onboarding during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) at Fremantle Hospital. 

20 May, 2026

Santiago strengthens sustainable waste practices and gains local government experience during City of Fremantle internship 

UWA Bachelor of International Relations student Santiago Lopez‑Pinfold applied his analytical, research and project coordination skills to local sustainability challenges during his recent McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the City of Fremantle. 

18 May, 2026

Akash applies data analytics to strengthen evidence-based regulation during LGIRS internship  

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Md Mehabub Rahat Akash applied his technical expertise to deliver meaningful impact during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).  

15 May, 2026

Emma gains hands‑on environmental insight and community impact during Carnarvon internship 

UWA Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) student Emma Wesley embraced the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a regional community during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship summer internship with the Shire of Carnarvon, where she supported a wide range of ranger and community safety activities. 

14 May, 2026