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Aimee supports research on childhood diabetes

Aimee Do is a third-year Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) student at UWA who has been nominated for a McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award for her efforts supporting diabetes research with the Telethon Kids Institute.

13 September, 2023

Genevie nominated for award for support provided to Vinnies through internship

Genevie Caraan, studying for a Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) majoring in Artificial Intelligence at UWA, has been nominated for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship Outstanding Intern Award, for her contribution to Vinnies (the St Vincent de Paul Society).

6 September, 2023

Partnership with Good Sammy gives UWA students opportunity to support employment opportunities for people with disability

Through a partnership between Good Sammy Enterprises and the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA (the Centre), UWA students are gaining insights into disability employment as they get hands-on experience working with the impactful social enterprise.

31 August, 2023

Tom nominated for award after contribution to Good Sammy operations

Tom Butcher, a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Economics and Business Law at UWA, is a nominee for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Outstanding Intern Award, after he made a significant contribution to the development of key documents and policies for Good Sammy Enterprises.

31 August, 2023

Surabhi helps Perth Festival ensure ethics of arts funding

Surabhi Kar, a Master of Public Policy student at UWA specialising in Economics, recently helped strengthen Perth Festival’s ethical funding framework through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, with her efforts earning her a nomination for the Centre’s Outstanding Intern Award.

29 August, 2023

Renee helps Youth Involvement Council support children and young people in South Hedland

Renee Sumich, a UWA Juris Doctor student, recently spent the winter uni break supporting the work of the Youth Involvement Council in South Hedland through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

22 August, 2023

UWA interns support Birdlife Australia research into endangered and invasive species

Amos Smith, Arushi Arora and Bernice Qin, all UWA science students, are three of the latest interns to support the work of Birdlife Australia through an ongoing partnership with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship that is helping students make a meaningful contribution to conservation.

9 August, 2023

Marina promotes key health messages in regions while improving volunteering experiences

Marina du Toit is a UWA Biomedicine student who recently took health messages to regional communities while helping non-profit organisation, Fair Game, strengthen their volunteer program.

25 July, 2023

Georgie supports Telethon Kids Institute ‘Run for a Reason’ achievement

Georgie Powell is studying for a Bachelor of Psychology at UWA, and recently undertook a 100-hour internship with the Telethon Kids Institute through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship. In her role as a Community Engagement Intern, Georgie supported the Telethon Kids Institute (the Institute) in their fundraising initiatives for the HBF Run for a Reason.

22 June, 2023

Natalie’s internship research contributes to greater understanding of risks to health of young people

Natalie Lim is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA, majoring in Human Anatomy and Biology, and recently completed a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with Telethon Kids Institute, supporting two projects and the development of a research paper.

7 June, 2023