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Intern secures funding to support the community

During her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at Anglicare WA, Elena Perse successfully applied for grants to support Anglicare WA's programs across the state.

4 February, 2021

Student intern assists organisation to achieve environmental and sustainability goals

Proposing strategies that the Hills Symphony Orchestra can implement to facilitate paperless practices, proved to be a rewarding experience for McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern, Emily Rose. 

20 November, 2020

Intern supports the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School in helping the community to improve children’s’ wellbeing

During her 100-hour McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, South Perth resident Shakeeta Kumar worked on developing a sustainable Yoga and Mindfulness program for Aboriginal children in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School in rural WA.

20 November, 2020

Outstanding Intern Award recipient makes exceptional contribution to Wheatbelt families

During her internship at Regional Early Education and Development (REED), reducing obstacles to ensure Wheatbelt families could access high quality childcare services, quickly became a personal mission for Madelene Booth.

27 October, 2020

Telethon Kids intern rises to the challenge of working from home

University of WA Biomedical Science student Alice White was “amazing” at adapting to completing her Telethon Kids Institute internship from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, says intern supervisor Jacinta Freeman.

14 July, 2020

UWA student intern helps disadvantaged community keep fit and healthy during lockdown

McCusker Centre for Citizenship student intern Raje Narang has been helping Reclink Australia member agencies keep fit and active during COVID-19 self-isolation.

23 June, 2020

UWA student intern helps secure legal service funding for family and domestic violence victims

Thanks to McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern Christopher Simpson, Gosnells Community Legal Centre (GCLS) is one step closer to securing long-term funding to provide legal advice to Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) victims of family and domestic violence.

17 June, 2020

UWA student moved by eye-opening internship at Legacy WA

The most challenging aspect of University of WA student Emily Scott’s recent internship at Legacy WA was hearing the first-hand experiences of those who have lost a loved one from war.

4 June, 2020

UWA Medical Sciences student intern co-authors professional research paper

University of WA student Pooja Ramesh will be named as an author of the research paper she worked on during her recent internship at the Gender Diversity Service (GDS) at Perth Children’s Hospital. 

8 May, 2020

Teach for Australia internship opens UWA student’s eyes to a rewarding future career

Through her McCusker Centre of Citizenship internship at Teach for Australia (TFA), Yuna Prawerti realised for the first time that she could combine her commitment to volunteering and helping others into a future career.

6 May, 2020