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UWA launches McCusker Chair in Citizenship

The University of Western Australia has launched a new endowed Chair with the appointment of Michelle Scott OAM as the inaugural McCusker Chair in Citizenship.

13 September, 2024

Hayley recognised for going above and beyond in government internship

Hayley Clarke, a UWA Bachelor of Science student, was today name co-recipient of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award at the Centre’s major end-of-year event.

12 October, 2023

Natalie recognised for going above and beyond with Telethon Kids Institute research internship

Natalie Lim, a UWA Biomedical Science student and Northbridge resident, was today named as a recipient of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award (OIA) at the Centre’s major event for 2023.

12 October, 2023

Sandra recognised for going above and beyond for youth justice

Sandra Iacopetta, a UWA Law student, was today presented with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award at the Centre’s major event for 2023.

12 October, 2023

Community-focused organisations recognised for supporting student internship program

The Department of Health, St Patrick’s Community Support Centre (St Pat’s) and the Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) were today recognised for their contribution to the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-winning internship program at UWA.

12 October, 2023

UWA students’ work underpins new tools for reporting sexual assault

A new online tool that will be integral to the Worksafe Mines Safety Share program for reporting sexual assault and harassment is being launched today at an industry summit, after being developed by UWA students earlier this year.

1 August, 2023

Contribution of outstanding UWA student interns celebrated with Award

UWA students Dara Fournier and Tamsin Kepes were announced as the recipients of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, during an event at UWA celebrating the achievements of 13 Award nominees who completed their internship through the Centre.

4 May, 2023

Dara presented with Outstanding Intern Award for contribution to tackling disadvantage with Anglicare

Dara Fournier, a UWA Bachelor of Arts student, was announced as one of two recipients of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, during an event at UWA celebrating the achievements of 13 Award nominees who completed their internship through the Centre.

4 May, 2023

Tamsin presented with Outstanding Intern Award for contribution to mindfulness and wellbeing non-profit

Tamsin Kepes, a UWA Biomedical Science student, was announced as one of two recipients of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, during an event at UWA celebrating the achievements of 13 Award nominees who completed their internship through the Centre.

4 May, 2023

Rachel receives award for outstanding contributions to workplace inclusion

Rachel Sammons was one of the four young women most recently presented with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, for her significant contribution to the Department of Transport’s Employee Relations team, where she supported policy development to foster safety and inclusion in the workplace.

15 February, 2023