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Path of Hope recognised for outstanding contribution to McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

Path of Hope has been recognised for making a significant contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program for UWA students.

14 October, 2025

Gibran awarded for internship helping strengthen regional WA communities

Gibran Alvaro was one of eight UWA students and recent graduates presented with the 2025 McCusker Centre for Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, selected from a strong field of 142 nominees for his contribution with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

14 October, 2025

Cynthia awarded for internship contribution to malaria research with The Kids Research Institute Australia

Cynthia Chen, who graduated from UWA with a Master of Information Technology degree in July this year, has been named as a recipient of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution to advancing the fight against malaria with The Kids Research Institute Australia.

14 October, 2025

Interns and partner organisations recognised for contributions at McCusker Centre’s 2025 event

Students, graduates, partner organisations and guests attended the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s 2025 event today at the University of Western Australia, for the presentation of the Outstanding Intern Award, which this year received a record 142 nominations from internship supervisors.

14 October, 2025

Intelife recognised for outstanding contribution to McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

WA disability services social enterprise, Intelife, has been recognised for making a significant contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program for UWA students.

14 October, 2025

Interns recognised for outstanding contributions at McCusker Centre for Citizenship 2025 event

Eight UWA students and recent graduates were named as recipients of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award today, recognising their contributions to projects in the not-for-profit, community, local government and public sectors.

14 October, 2025

Farah earns Outstanding Intern Award for VR work with Patches Australia

Farah Warnakulasuriya, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, has been named as a recipient of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, after an impactful internship with Patches Australia.

14 October, 2025

Tom’s contribution with Road Safety Commission earns him Outstanding Intern Award

Tom Mackay graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce in July this year and has since moved to Narrogin to begin his professional career. He was back at UWA today to receive a McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award for his contribution to the work of the Road Safety Commission.

14 October, 2025

Commissioner for Children and Young People recognised for partnership with UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program

The Commissioner for Children and Young People WA has been recognised for making a significant contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program for UWA students.

14 October, 2025

Alumni Profile: Michael’s internship helps pave the way for career in mental health research and support

Michael Kyron's passion for mental health is driving his work with UWA’s School of Psychological Science and Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre. He undertook an internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship during his PhD studies in 2017, an experience which he says was an important stepping stone in his career.

16 September, 2025