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Opal inspired to improve reputation of bats after conservation internship

Zoology student Opal is inspired to pursue a career in environmental conservation, after their work promoting the importance of bats through an internship with the Conservation Council of Western Australia.

4 June, 2024

Clara’s internship supports project with Women’s Legal Service WA

Clara, a Master of Public Health student, contributed 100 hours to support the work of Women’s Legal Service WA.

31 May, 2024

Gary’s research helps Australian Council on Smoking and Health build awareness on new nicotine products

Gary interned with the Australian Council of Smoking and Health, helping with research into a nicotine product that has been growing in popularity.

29 May, 2024

Victoria gets out of her comfort zone to help Foodbank WA build connection

Victoria, studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA with a Pharmacology major, overcame self-doubt to support Foodbank WA with a rewarding and meaningful internship.

15 May, 2024

Mia and Natalie overcome doubt to experience rewards of internships

Mia and Natalie overcame doubts to apply for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship Program, and their internships opened new opportunities for them.

28 March, 2024

Justine inspired through internship in disability services sector

Justine, a UWA Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Business Law and Accounting, recently undertook an internship supporting policy improvement with Nulsen Disability Services.

25 March, 2024

Ella travels to South Hedland for internship supporting local youth

Ella, a Bachelor of Biomedical Science student majoring in Neuroscience, travelled to South Hedland over the summer university break to intern with the Youth Involvement Council.

26 February, 2024

Mia helps welcome vulnerable community members to safe accommodation

Mia is studying Biomedical Science, majoring in Anatomy and Human Biology with a minor in Brain and Behaviour, and recently supported the work of Orana House women’s refuge through her internship.

30 January, 2024

Natalie’s internship experience paves the way for UCLA exchange study

Natalie recently interned with Ronald McDonald House Charities WA, crediting her internship experience as a factor in receiving an offer to study Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of California Los Angeles on exchange.

30 January, 2024

Ethan works with Ability WA to streamline tech processes

Ethan is majoring in Artificial Intelligence in his Advanced Computer Science degree at UWA, and recently contributed 100 hours to help Ability WA introduce new tech solutions.

22 January, 2024