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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

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

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

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