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Alumni Profile: Charlotte’s internship journey sparks lifelong commitment to juvenile justice 

Charlotte Ford is driven by a passion for justice that recognises the complex realities shaping young people’s lives. That passion now informs her work as Legal Research Officer to His Honour Judge Quail, President of the Children’s Court of Western Australia, where she contributes to research that sits at the intersection of law, policy, and community outcomes. 

17 April, 2026

Ruby strengthens resource accessibility and gains insight into community advocacy during ADHD WA internship 

UWA Bachelor of Psychology student Ruby Goodwin embraced the chance to step outside her comfort zone during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with ADHD WA, where she contributed to enhancing support resources for neurodiverse individuals and their families. 

30 March, 2026

Anushka’s internship with Alike WA harnesses data to support community wellbeing

Anushka, a Master of Data Science student, put his skills to use in the final semester of his study with an internship supporting Alike WA.

25 November, 2025

Amrita learns how technical skills can make a difference through ERICA Women’s Centre internship

Master of IT student, Amrita, gained valuable real-world experience while making a difference with ERICA Women’s Centre.

29 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

Annalise’s contribution makes a difference with Fremantle Women’s Health Centre

Annalise, a third-year Biomedical Science student majoring in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution with the Fremantle Women’s Health Centre.

8 September, 2025

Iris nominated for internship award after helping build awareness of accessible legal and mediation services

Iris, studying Law and Society, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her recent internship contribution with the Citizens Advice Bureau of Western Australia.

1 September, 2025

Sam helps build connection between not-for-profit neighbours

Sam, a Master of Business Analytics student, interned with City West Lotteries House, helping with a project to connect 25 not-for-profit organisations and earning a nomination for the Outstanding Intern Award.

21 August, 2025

Leah’s Fogarty Foundation internship aims to boost STEM outcomes for WA students

Bachelor of International Relations student, Leah, interned with the Fogarty Foundation, exploring potential pathways to enhance STEM outcomes for WA school students.

19 August, 2025

Students support future success of Nannup Geopark through regional internship

Two UWA Bachelor of Commerce students interned with Nannup WA Geopark Association, helping advance efforts to have the Geopark recognised by UNESCO.

4 August, 2025