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Eloise supports animal welfare and community health in Carnarvon

For Eloise Jones, a regional internship with the Shire of Carnarvon provided the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone and contribute to projects that support both people and animals in the community. 

20 October, 2026

2026 Outstanding Intern Award recipients announced 

Eight University of Western Australia students and recent graduates have been named recipients of the 2026 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, recognising their exceptional contributions to projects across the community, government, health, research and not-for-profit sectors. 

16 October, 2026

Three organisations recognised for outstanding contribution to McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

Three organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program for UWA students.

16 October, 2026

Students and industry partners recognised at McCusker Centre for Citizenship 2026 event 

130 students, graduates, and industry partners gathered at The University of Western Australia yesterday for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship's End-of-Year Thank You Event and Outstanding Intern Award ceremony. 

14 October, 2026

Kiki helps strengthen research supporting young people living with Type 1 Diabetes 

For UWA Master of Public Health student Kiki, a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at The Kids Research Institute Australia offered the opportunity to combine her public health studies with research aimed at improving the wellbeing of young people.

9 October, 2026

Andy uses storytelling to connect Perth supporters with communities in Kenya 

For Andy Tan, an internship with Nakuru Hope provided an opportunity to see how communication can help connect communities across continents. 

6 October, 2026

Billie contributes to safer maternity care

In the final semester of her Psychology degree, Billie was looking for an opportunity to step into a professional environment. A McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship offered a pathway to do that while contributing to something meaningful.

1 October, 2026

Stephanie helps build the foundations of support for young people living with neurofibromatosis 

When Stephanie De Luca began her internship with the Neurofibromatosis Association of Western Australia (NFAWA), she joined a small organisation with a big goal: improving support, awareness and inclusion for children and young people living with neurofibromatosis (NF). 

24 September, 2026

Tegan helps build inclusion and community connection in the South West

Tegan Espinos wanted an internship that would allow her to contribute to the community while gaining practical experience beyond the lecture theatre. Through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with Advocacy WA in Bunbury, she found both.

21 September, 2026

Trisha builds engineering project skills and supports infrastructure delivery during City of Nedlands internship 

UWA Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) student Trisha Sharma applied her skills during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the City of Nedlands.

18 September, 2026