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Internship inspires UWA student to give back to his community

During his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at the Australian Department of Education and Training, Max Miocevich was struck by a new sense of empowerment and duty to the community.

1 October, 2019

Unlikely reunion for Youth Involvement Council student intern

Phoebe Sun could hardly believe her eyes when she saw a little girl “with the cheekiest smile” during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at the Youth Involvement Council (YIC) in South Hedland.

30 September, 2019

Oxfam internship helps UWA student see the big picture

The unique opportunity to intern at one of the most-recognised community-based aid and development organisations in the world was a dream come true for University of WA student Lauren Jackson.

27 September, 2019

‘Superstar’ student intern makes her mark on Zonta House

Women’s refuge Zonta House will continue to benefit from McCusker Centre for Citizenship student intern Taylah Jones’ outstanding work “for many months to come”.

26 September, 2019

Intern-designed dashboard to have ripple-on effect for Public Sector Commission

Most university students would be feeling nervous if asked to present to the Public Sector Commission executive committee including Commissioner Sharyn O’Neill – but Oskar Zalstrovs simply took it in his stride.

25 September, 2019

Public Sector Commission student intern rises to the challenge

The Public Sector Commission is likely to benefit from the workforce planning project Shenhav Nave completed during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship for years to come. 

23 September, 2019

Student intern glad experience wasn't a "typical internship"

You won’t find a “typical internship” experience at the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, according to University of WA commerce student Euan Gleeson-Brown.

19 September, 2019

Intern co-authors research publication

The opportunity to co-author a professional research publication with the Telethon Kids Institute would just be a dream for most undergraduate Bachelor of Science students. For University of WA international student Yanyu Chen, it became a reality.

17 September, 2019

Inaugural alumni networking event a resounding success

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship Alumni Group's inaugural alumni networking event Catch-up & Connect was a great event that brought together past and present student interns and our partners.

13 September, 2019

Former intern helps launch arts portal

Former McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern Mauricio Rodriguez is making waves in his role at the Community Arts Network.

11 September, 2019