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Libby helps Constitutional Centre promote civic engagement

Ahead of the last semester of her UWA Bachelor of Commerce degree, Libby interned with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Constitutional Centre of WA

27 October, 2025

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

Alumni Profile: Michael’s internship helps pave the way for career in mental health research and support

Michael Kyron's passion for mental health is driving his work with UWA’s School of Psychological Science and Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre. He undertook an internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship during his PhD studies in 2017, an experience which he says was an important stepping stone in his career.

16 September, 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

Charlie contributes to transparency and fairness in legal system through internship with Legal Practice Board

Bachelor of Arts student Charlie recently interned with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes insights into the legal system, an Outstanding Intern Award nomination, and ongoing employment.

2 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