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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

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

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

UWA students’ work underpins new tools for reporting sexual assault

A new online tool that will be integral to the Worksafe Mines Safety Share program for reporting sexual assault and harassment is being launched today at an industry summit, after being developed by UWA students earlier this year.

1 August, 2023

Rachel receives award for outstanding contributions to workplace inclusion

Rachel Sammons was one of the four young women most recently presented with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, for her significant contribution to the Department of Transport’s Employee Relations team, where she supported policy development to foster safety and inclusion in the workplace.

15 February, 2023