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McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern uses maths to help diagnose childhood illnesses

UWA Science student Emily Low created an online questionnaire to make early diagnosis of childhood Autism, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder and Global Developmental Delay more efficient.

8 January, 2018

"It’s an incredible opportunity to gain credit for your degree in a way that develops diverse, practical skills whilst making a difference".

Britt Liebeck used her skills in strategic communications to help UnitingCare West redesign its annual report by telling the stories of marginalised individuals that the organisation serves with compassion and respect.

13 December, 2017

UWA students design ‘Tech Hub’ to help people in Mirrabooka gain vital digital skills and find jobs

Four UWA students have designed a plan for a Tech Hub in Mirrabooka Library to facilitate digital training for local residents seeking employment and connect them with local businesses.

1 December, 2017

WA millennials give more than 30,000 hours to community service

University students have contributed more than 31,000 hours of community service in the first two years of the McCusker Centre for Citzenship

23 November, 2017

First McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern departs for Justice UK in London

Final-year law student Gabrielle Sumich is breaking new ground as the first McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern to work at prestigious London-based law reform organisation JUSTICE UK.

23 November, 2017

'Gumtree’ for Not for Profits to help organisations collaborate, sell and trade within the sector

TETHR saves not-for-profit organisations time and resources so they can spend more time helping communities.

22 November, 2017

UWA Music Students teach the teachers in Challis Primary School

Peyton Hawkins and Chelsea Davis are helping Challis Primary School's music teacher create an engaging music program the students love.

3 November, 2017

A week in the life of a New York intern

Our interns in New York share one of their busiest weeks!

6 October, 2017

“I wish I’d known about the McCusker Centre for Citizenship earlier so that I could squeeze in another internship.”

Clare Christie explains why she wishes she'd discovered the McCusker Centre for Citizenship sooner, after her positive experience at the Armadale Family Support Network.

25 September, 2017

"It's one of the best learning experiences you'll have at university. It's not like anything else you'll do."

Alex Arnold talks about his experience revamping the Albany Men's Resource Centre website and creating an app to help them reach men around the world.

12 September, 2017