Intelife has been recognised for making a significant contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program for UWA students.
More than 650 organisations have now partnered with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship (the Centre) since its internship program began in 2016, and Intelife was one of three organisations acknowledged today for their ongoing commitment to the Centre’s internship program.
Joining the program as a partner organisation in 2023, Intelife has now hosted 22 student interns, providing them with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to empower people with disabilities.
Intelife CEO, Paul Fleay, and General Manager Technology and Digital Innovation, Brendan Spencer, were presented with a certificate recognising their Outstanding Contribution by the Honourable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC Chair of the McCusker Charitable Foundation and His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds, Director of the McCusker Charitable Foundation.
“Intelife has had the privilege of working with passionate UWA student interns who have supported our projects and taken to heart the importance of creating opportunities for people with disabilities,” said Mr Fleay.
“We have had interns support us in social impact analysis, assist with our traineeships program, and have found the expertise of a series of Computer Science and IT students invaluable supporting tech-focused projects including our Easy Read Document Generator initiative.
“Our partnership with the McCusker Centre internship program has been beneficial for Intelife, for the people we serve, and for the students who have joined our team, including some who have stayed on as part-time employees or volunteers.”
Michelle Scott OAM, McCusker Chair of Citizenship at UWA, said that she was extremely grateful to Intelife for providing students with the chance to apply what they are learning at university in professional settings, and to see how they can make a practical contribution that benefits the community.
“We have now had almost 5,000 UWA students undertake internships through our program, and 97 percent say they would recommend it to their peers. The growth and impact of the program has been possible because our partner organisations fully support our students,” Ms Scott said.
In addition to Intelife, the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA and not-for-profit organisation, Path of Hope, were acknowledged at the event.
Image: Intelife CEO, Paul Fleay, and General Manager Technology and Digital Innovation, Brendan Spencer (centre-left and centre-right) accept a certificate of appreciation, presented by the Honourable Malcolm McCusker AC CVO KC CitWA, Judge Denis Reynolds AM, Professor Guy Littlefair, UWA Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, and Professor Tim Colmer, UWA Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (left to right).