Role Title: Child Safe Project Support Intern
Organisation: Ngala
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Kensington Perth WA
This placement offers a motivated McCusker Centre student the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Ngala's Child Safe Project — a key initiative designed to strengthen our alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Working alongside our Quality and Impact team, the student will help assess current practices, identify gaps, and support the development of tools, resources, and processes that enhance our accreditation readiness. This role is ideal for someone passionate about community wellbeing, social impact and outcomes, organisational development, and creating environments where children feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in reviewing organisational policies and procedures against the National Child Safe Principles
Support the development of child‑safe resources, training materials, and implementation tools
Contribute to project planning, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
Help prepare evidence and frameworks required for future accreditation processes
Participate in team meetings and provide insights to strengthen child‑safe culture
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience in social impact and organisational capacity‑building
Insight into child safety standards and accreditation processes in Western Australia
Opportunities to develop research, communication, and project coordination skills
Our purpose is to support parents, families and communities to enhance the wellbeing and development of children and young people.
We listen and respond to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence based support services.
Our Vision: When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.