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David strengthens IT systems to support community service delivery during People Who Care internship 

UWA Master of Information Technology student Peitong (David) Du applied his technical skills to strengthen internal systems and improve service delivery during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with People Who Care. 

23 June, 2026

Grace gains policy and research experience supporting Western Australia’s international engagement

UWA Bachelor of International Relations student Grace Lote applied for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship to gain practical experience in a professional workplace and to better understand how organisations contribute to the community. 

18 June, 2026

Saad turns staff feedback into practical change at Ark Support Coordination 

For Saad Ali, the value of his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship lay in seeing how data can shape people’s working lives — and, through that, strengthen the support provided to the community.  

15 June, 2026

Matilde strengthens client-centred practice and policy development during Hope Community Services internship

UWA Bachelor of Science (Psychological and Behavioural Sciences) student Matilde Adolfsen applied her academic knowledge to strengthen client-centred practice during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with Hope Community Services.

12 June, 2026

Joel strengthens visibility of regional activity and data-driven decision-making for UWA through internship

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Joel Kotturi applied his technical and analytical skills to improve visibility of UWA regional activity during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the UWA Regional Plan Project Team. 

10 June, 2026

McCusker Centre for Citizenship interns support Melville Cares to deliver meaningful community projects 

Melville Cares through a partnership with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA has so far provided 17 students with the opportunity to undertake an internship that has real benefit for the local community. 

8 June, 2026

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