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Grace gains policy and research experience supporting Western Australia’s international engagement

UWA Bachelor of International Relations student Grace Lote applied for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship to gain practical experience in a professional workplace and to better understand how organisations contribute to the community. 

18 June, 2026

Lauren advances governance and compliance systems during DPLH internship 

UWA Master of Public Policy (Public Administration & Governance) student Lauren Kohlen applied her skills in policy and governance to assist in a compliance review project during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH). 

4 June, 2026

Sarah strengthens candidate care and supports equitable recruitment during SMHS internship 

UWA Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Public Health) student Sarah Solich applied her skills to support equitable recruitment and staff onboarding during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) at Fremantle Hospital. 

20 May, 2026

Akash applies data analytics to strengthen evidence-based regulation during LGIRS internship  

UWA Master of Business Analytics student Md Mehabub Rahat Akash applied his technical expertise to deliver meaningful impact during his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).  

15 May, 2026

Sanchia improves newborn hearing data and supports early intervention during CAHS internship 

UWA Master of Information Technology student Sanchia Recson Lakkarvi applied her technical skills to make meaningful community impact during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) at Perth Children’s Hospital. 

6 May, 2026

Isaiah builds dashboards to track disease outbreaks in WA, during Department of Health internship

Master of Data Science student Isaiah used his skills and experience to help develop a Disease Notification Dashboard for WA, as well as a second dashboard specifically focused on salmonella, during his internship with the Department of Health.

4 December, 2025

Genevieve learns about importance of community participation in politics through internship with Commonwealth Senator

Genevieve, a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, had the chance to work on issues including renewable energy and advocacy for vulnerable communities while interning with the Office of Senator Fatima Payman.

20 November, 2025

Jonathan picks up practical skills 3D printing clinical products through internship

Jonathan built up practical skills designing 3D printed products with the Royal Perth Hospital Innovation Hub.

18 November, 2025

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