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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

Alyssa nominated for award following internship to protect WA ecosystems

Alyssa is studying a Bachelor of Science at UWA, majoring in Environmental Science, and has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution to protecting WA’s natural environment with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

19 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

Gibran’s internship supports stronger Community Resource Centres

Gibran, a Bachelor of Commerce student, recently interned with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, contributing to an initiative aimed at strengthening Community Resource Centres across the State.

8 August, 2025

Max uses research skills to help take complexity out of renting

Max Stewart with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, helping the Consumer Protection Division take some of the complexity out of the tenancy bonds process that many Western Australians deal with.

4 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

Kham contributes finance skills to help Denmark Community Resource Centre serve community

Kham, a Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and Management, took the opportunity to hit the road for an internship with the Denmark Community Resource Centre over the winter uni break.

29 July, 2025

Lochlan gains real-world experience while supporting youth mental health in the South West

Lochlan, a UWA Bachelor of Psychology student, gained invaluable real-world experience and career insights while supporting the work of Bunbury-based not-for-profit Investing In Our Youth.

25 July, 2025

Interns contribute to projects revitalising community assets for Wagin

Three UWA students brought knowledge and skills from different courses of study and personal backgrounds to help the Shire of Wagin revitalise community assets through internships over the winter uni break.

23 July, 2025

Alumni profile: Rohit discovers the importance of data for good regional development

Rohit Sharma is one of UWA’s most recent graduates, having completed his Master of Business Analytics mid-2025. After gaining insights into how data informs development efforts in regional WA communities through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, he is setting out in his career with a role with the Peel Development Commission.

22 July, 2025