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Tess supports project strengthening aged care in regional WA

UWA student Tess Mansfield has supported a valuable new initiative that helps older people living in regional towns stay connected to their local communities through an internship at the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.

12 January, 2022

Curtis supports important research for state Ombudsman

UWA postgraduate student Curtis White has contributed 100 hours towards important research being done at Ombudsman WA.

12 January, 2022

Christopher supports mental health research for gender-diverse youth

Through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, UWA Neuroscience student Christopher Tigor Dougherty has contributed 100 hours towards important research at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) that looks to better understand mental health outcomes for gender-diverse young people.

11 January, 2022

Emily helps foster positive change at Department of Transport

UWA student Emily Nguyen has contributed 100 hours towards a project at the Department of Transport to help staff feel prepared and supported through periods of change.

10 January, 2022

Juliet champions sustainability for local health services

Through an internship with UWA’s McCusker Centre for Citizenship, student Juliet Morris has contributed 100 hours towards a project that brings together staff across the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) to champion and advocate for environmental sustainability.

20 December, 2021

Internship at Champion Centre affirms Natasha’s legal justice aspirations

UWA student Natasha Ong’s experience as an intern at the Champion Centre in the City of Armadale has reinforced her desire for all people to have access to justice, particularly those who are most disadvantaged.

20 December, 2021

Megha helps develop strategy to empower young people in Mosman Park

UWA Arts student Megha Sheth recently undertook an internship with the Town of Mosman Park through UWA’s McCusker Centre for Citizenship, where she assisted with the development of a youth strategy for the town that represents the varied and diverse needs of young people across the district.

20 December, 2021

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Read key highlights and achievements from across 2021.

9 December, 2021

Lucas supports disability advocacy through Legal Aid internship

UWA Law student Lucas Roosendaal has contributed 100 hours towards a Legal Aid WA (LAWA) service that helps people living with disabilities access funding from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

1 December, 2021

Michael strengthens safety for community workers

UWA student Michael Liu has contributed 100 hours towards a project that seeks to strengthen the health and safety of workers who support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

1 December, 2021