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Enora supports collaboration between government agencies and Regional Noongar Corporations

Enora Richard is studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at UWA, and recently undertook a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Communities, supporting work to improve collaboration between government agencies and Regional Noongar Corporations.

13 July, 2023

Maya helps Naala Djookan Healing Centre educate and engage through social media

Maya Sabattini, a UWA Bachelor of Commerce student, helped the Naala Djookan Healing Centre in Mirrabooka tackle domestic violence during her recent internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.

5 July, 2023

Georgie supports Telethon Kids Institute ‘Run for a Reason’ achievement

Georgie Powell is studying for a Bachelor of Psychology at UWA, and recently undertook a 100-hour internship with the Telethon Kids Institute through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship. In her role as a Community Engagement Intern, Georgie supported the Telethon Kids Institute (the Institute) in their fundraising initiatives for the HBF Run for a Reason.

22 June, 2023

Hannah’s app to help build better bushfire modelling for department

Hannah Liang, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, recently led the development of an app to support the development of improved bushfire prediction models during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

13 June, 2023

Natalie’s internship research contributes to greater understanding of risks to health of young people

Natalie Lim is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA, majoring in Human Anatomy and Biology, and recently completed a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with Telethon Kids Institute, supporting two projects and the development of a research paper.

7 June, 2023

Oliver supports success of Lifeline WA’s pinnacle event

Oliver Zhu is studying for a Master of Information Systems and Logistics Management at UWA, and recently undertook a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, contributing 100 hours to help make Lifeline WA’s upcoming Black Diamond Gala Dinner a success.

7 June, 2023

Courtney supports not-for-profit organisation tackling violence against women

Courtney is studying Psychological and Behavioural Sciences and Criminology at UWA, and recently completed a 100-hour internship supporting the Partnering in Prevention pilot program with Zonta House, through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.

31 May, 2023

Grace contributes to understanding and preservation of WA history

Grace Kang recently contributed 100 hours to assist Rail Heritage WA through an internship with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA, where she undertook research, conducted interviews, and helped plan for a proposed museum exhibition.

23 May, 2023

Contribution of outstanding UWA student interns celebrated with Award

UWA students Dara Fournier and Tamsin Kepes were announced as the recipients of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, during an event at UWA celebrating the achievements of 13 Award nominees who completed their internship through the Centre.

4 May, 2023

Dara presented with Outstanding Intern Award for contribution to tackling disadvantage with Anglicare

Dara Fournier, a UWA Bachelor of Arts student, was announced as one of two recipients of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award today, during an event at UWA celebrating the achievements of 13 Award nominees who completed their internship through the Centre.

4 May, 2023