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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

View our 2021 Impact Statement

Read key highlights and achievements from across 2021.

9 December, 2021

Amy supports accessibility and inclusion in Bunbury

UWA student Amy ’t Hart has supported the City of Bunbury to make public spaces more inclusive and accessible for all community members through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

2 November, 2021

Stephanie helps spotlight funding opportunities Mosman Park community

UWA student Stephanie Carmichael has contributed to an initiative helping Town of Mosman Park residents secure funding for programs that support and benefit the community.

24 October, 2021

Martha supports community voice at Shire of Mundaring

Martha Dodge contributed 100 hours towards strengthening community engagement at the Shire of Mundaring.

23 July, 2021

Intern champions reconciliation in Armadale

During his 100-hour McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at the City of Armadale’s Champion Centre, Antonio Lumley worked closely with the Centre to improve opportunities for members of the community living in Armadale.

22 April, 2021

Joint recipients awarded Outstanding Intern of the Year

Harnessing technology for delivering important information to rural community members and providing essentials for people who are homeless were two projects undertaken by UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship interns in 2020, earning them award recognition.

1 April, 2021

Outstanding Intern of the Year Award recipients honoured

Recommendations on how best to harness existing local government signage to provide valuable information to the community were adopted after a McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern’s research was presented to the Gingin Shire Council.

1 April, 2021

Intern helps prevent anti-social youth behaviour

During her recent McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, Randi Beck researched programs that the City of Gosnells could implement to positively engage with vulnerable young people around libraries.

27 April, 2020

Intern engages with CALD migrants and refugees at Mirrabooka Welcome Hub

Being on the “front line” and directly engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) migrants and refugees was the highlight of Jasmine Laing’s recent internship at the Mirrabooka Welcome Hub.

17 April, 2020