Eight UWA students and recent graduates were named as recipients of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award today, recognising their contributions to projects in the not-for-profit, community, local government and public sectors.
14 October, 2025
Farah Warnakulasuriya, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, has been named as a recipient of the 2025 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, after an impactful internship with Patches Australia.
14 October, 2025
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
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
Michael Kyron's passion for mental health is driving his work with UWA’s School of Psychological Science and Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre. He undertook an internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship during his PhD studies in 2017, an experience which he says was an important stepping stone in his career.
16 September, 2025
Annalise, a third-year Biomedical Science student majoring in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her contribution with the Fremantle Women’s Health Centre.
8 September, 2025
Bachelor of Arts student Charlie recently interned with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes insights into the legal system, an Outstanding Intern Award nomination, and ongoing employment.
2 September, 2025
Iris, studying Law and Society, has been nominated for the Outstanding Intern Award for her recent internship contribution with the Citizens Advice Bureau of Western Australia.
1 September, 2025
Weng Mun, a Master of Environmental Science student, gained fresh inspiration for her chosen field while supporting the WA Local Government Association’s work to strengthen urban forests.
29 August, 2025
Sam, a Master of Business Analytics student, interned with City West Lotteries House, helping with a project to connect 25 not-for-profit organisations and earning a nomination for the Outstanding Intern Award.
21 August, 2025