For Trixie Ng, a Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Communication and Media Studies, a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship offered an opportunity to do more than develop professional skills. It was a chance to see how communication and design can be used to make a tangible difference in people's lives.
12 November, 2026
When Hien Tran applied for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, she was looking for an opportunity to gain practical research experience alongside her studies in Biomedicine and her Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine.
11 November, 2026
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
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 have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program for UWA students.
16 October, 2026
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
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
For Andy Tan, an internship with Nakuru Hope provided an opportunity to see how communication can help connect communities across continents.
6 October, 2026
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
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