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Sunmathi’s internship with Activ makes immediate impact for health

Sunmathi is studying a Master of Applied Public Health and recently completed a 100-hour with the Activ Foundation, seeing her contribution have an immediate impact.

4 June, 2025

Neha inspired to use technology for positive social impact after St Pat’s internship

Neha Pathare is specialising in Software Systems in her Master of Information Technology degree and put her skills into action supporting vulnerable members of the community through an internship with St Patrick’s Community Support Centre.

3 June, 2025

Xia helps Zonta House support clients affected by family and domestic violence

Xia, a UWA Master of Information Technology student, has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award after making a meaningful impact to the work of Zonta House Refuge Association.

3 June, 2025

Aneesh creates digital content to educate on homelessness and health

Master of IT student, Aneesh, leant into his creative side for an internship with Homeless Healthcare, producing engaging online content while learning more about homelessness and the importance of public advocacy.

23 May, 2025

Bobby combines creativity and psychology studies to support education and engagement at The Kids Research Institute Australia

Bobby is interning with The Kids Research Institute Australia, bringing together his knack for design and what he has learned as a UWA Psychology student to help with community education and engagement projects.

12 May, 2025

UWA Data Science students work together to help COTA WA tackle homelessness among older women

Two UWA Master of Data Science students have been interning with the Council on the Ageing WA to support the organisation’s efforts to tackle homelessness among older women in WA. 

7 May, 2025

Farah inspired to see new potential for technology through VR internship with Patches

Farah, a Master of Information Technology student specialising in Software Systems, is gaining a new appreciation for digital technology’s potential for positive impact through her internship with Patches Australia.

1 May, 2025

Kira advocates for equity through internship

Kira, a Communications and Media student interned with No Place for Poverty, using her skills and experience to support advocacy work.

4 April, 2025

Wenxin nominated for internship award for contributing to culturally informed mental health care with MercyCare

Wenxin is a nominee for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award after her contribution to Mercycare's mental health advocacy for remote communities.

27 March, 2025

Janelle’s internship helps make youth awards a success

Janelle honed her writing, marketing and events coordination skills while learning about the importance of youth services through her internship with the Youth Affairs Council of WA.

24 March, 2025