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Lha’s report for MP likely to inform future animal welfare policy

Lha Tshering is a postgraduate Environmental Science student at UWA, a former forester (ranger) with Bhutan’s national parks department, and recently completed a literature review and report into horse racing industry standards during his internship with Lisa Baker MLA, Member for Maylands.

1 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

Akta helps young people with chronic conditions experience benefits of surfing

Akta Gurung is studying Biomedical Science at UWA, majoring in Microbiology and Immunology, and recently supported a promising research program with the Department of Health through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

21 July, 2023

Jacques contributes to future of clean energy and industry in South West

Jacques Lamerand, a UWA Bachelor of Science student, recently contributed 100-hours to the future of industry and sustainability in the South West, through a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the South West Development Commission.

14 July, 2023

Enora supports collaboration between government agencies and Regional Noongar Corporations

Enora Richard is studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at UWA, and recently undertook a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Communities, supporting work to improve collaboration between government agencies and Regional Noongar Corporations.

13 July, 2023

Maya helps Naala Djookan Healing Centre educate and engage through social media

Maya Sabattini, a UWA Bachelor of Commerce student, helped the Naala Djookan Healing Centre in Mirrabooka tackle domestic violence during her recent internship through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.

5 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

Hannah’s app to help build better bushfire modelling for department

Hannah Liang, a Master of Information Technology student at UWA, recently led the development of an app to support the development of improved bushfire prediction models during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

13 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

Oliver supports success of Lifeline WA’s pinnacle event

Oliver Zhu is studying for a Master of Information Systems and Logistics Management at UWA, and recently undertook a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship, contributing 100 hours to help make Lifeline WA’s upcoming Black Diamond Gala Dinner a success.

7 June, 2023