The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA

17/06/2026

Want to use your skills in marketing and communications while making a real difference? 🎨

UWA marketing and communications student Isabella interned with Youth Focus, where she developed creative content and took on new challenges like animation while supporting meaningful engagement across the community.

“Creating content that connects with different communities was incredibly rewarding.”

💡 Take an internship with a difference: apply your skills to projects that matter and learn beyond the classroom.

Apply now to receive an early offer.
⏰ Applications close 5 July
👉 https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia UWA Students UWA Student Guild International Students Department UWA Student Guild Women's Department

17/06/2026

Looking for ways to strengthen your organisation’s impact through data, systems or culture?

During his internship with Ark Support Coordination, Saad helped turn staff feedback into practical improvements that enhanced productivity and supported better service delivery. As his supervisor, Georgia Lewis, shared:

“He has made recommendations on new ways of working to enhance productivity and developed efficiencies that free up time for leadership and support staff.”

We are currently accepting roles for Semester 2 internships. If your organisation could benefit from this kind of project support, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Get in touch to find out how an intern could support your team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (08) 6488 1690

Ark Support Coordination

10/06/2026

It’s fantastic to see Maya’s internship leading to ongoing opportunities—this is what our internships are all about. 👏

💡 Real projects. Real impact. Real opportunities.

Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July—apply now for an early offer:

👉 https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia The Blackstone Society - UWA Law Students' Society UWA Student Guild

10/06/2026

David’s internship with People Who Care is a great example of how skilled interns can deliver practical solutions that strengthen community services and support frontline impact. 👏

David developed digital systems that improved efficiency and freed up staff to focus more on client care.

As his supervisor, Tracey Davenport, shared:
“His ability to learn quickly and apply practical solutions had a positive impact in a short period of time.”

If your organisation could benefit from this kind of project support, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Get in touch to find out how an intern could support your team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (08) 6488 1690

COTA Western Australia

09/06/2026

In the news 📰👏

We’re excited to see McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern Ellen Thompson featured in The Post this week for her work with the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science.

During her internship, Ellen gained hands-on experience in neuroscience research, contributing to a project exploring new treatment approaches for adolescent depression — a powerful example of how students can apply their studies to make a real-world impact.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your field and develop practical, transferable skills,” she said.

✨ Semester 2 internships are now open

Apply now for an early offer and make a difference in your community while building your future career.
👉 https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia UWA Students UWA Careers and Employability UWA Science UWA BioMedical Sciences Association

09/06/2026

Do you need support from a skilled and motivated intern for your next project?

At Melville Cares, McCusker Centre interns have contributed to meaningful community initiatives—from storytelling and service evaluation to developing resources that support people and families.

As CEO Maria Davison shares:
“The benefit you get back is much greater than the time you put in.”

For Semester 2, we’re inviting organisations to partner with us and access talented UWA students ready to contribute to real projects and community impact.

Get in touch to find out how an intern could support your team.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (08) 6488 1690

Melville Cares & Western Suburbs Cares - The Heart of Community Care

08/06/2026

Ready to put your degree into practice this year? 💡

Explore a wide range of Semester 2 internships with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, including opportunities to:

✅ Support communications and marketing at Autism Association of WA
✅ Work on sponsorship and funding projects with the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing
✅ Contribute to health data systems with Child and Adolescent Health Service
✅ Gain real-world legal experience with the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA
✅ Build HR capability with Citizen Advocacy
✅ Support environmental collections with DBCA
✅ Contribute to community resilience with DFES

More roles and information: https://www.mccuskercentre.uwa.edu.au/programs/internships

These roles offer the chance to apply your studies, build real-world skills and make a meaningful difference in the community.

✨ Semester 2 internships are now open
👉 Apply now for an early offer (applications close 5 July): https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia UWA Student Guild UWA Careers and Employability UWA Students The Blackstone Society - UWA Law Students' Society Science Communication Society UWA

08/06/2026

Make a difference while learning 🌱

“It’s a valuable opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community while also learning more about yourself and your future career pathways.”

UWA student Matilde contributed to Hope Community Services, supporting people facing complex challenges, during her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship.

Apply your studies in a real project, build skills for your future career and make a positive impact in the community.

✨ Semester 2 internships are now open
👉 Apply now for an early offer (applications close 5 July): https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia UWA Students UWA Student Guild UWA Careers and Employability UWA Science

04/06/2026

Turn your skills into real impact 💡

“The internship gives you applied, portfolio-worthy experience while you're still studying, and the work genuinely matters to the organisation you're placed with.”
— Peitong (David) Du, UWA Master of Information Technology

During his McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship with , David strengthened IT systems that support vital services for older people, veterans and people with disabilities — improving efficiency and helping staff focus more on client care.

From building digital solutions to enhancing data security, David gained hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful community outcomes.

This is your opportunity to apply your studies, build in-demand skills and make a positive impact.

98% of our students recommend the internship

✨ Semester 2 internships are now open
👉 Apply now for an early offer (applications close 5 July): https://bit.ly/ApplyMcCusker

The University of Western Australia

04/06/2026

Great to see the impact of this partnership with Community Legal WA 👏

It’s not too late to submit a role for Winter — we have a strong pool of outstanding law student applications ready to contribute to meaningful projects.

Hosting a McCusker Centre for Citizenship intern is a great way to progress projects while supporting the next generation of professionals. Students bring fresh perspectives, strong analytical and communication skills, and a genuine commitment to community outcomes.

98% of organisations recommend our program.

Our team can work with you to design a role that meets your organisation’s needs.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (08) 6488 1690

Sussex Street Law Service Ruah Women's Legal Service WA Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited

CLWA recently hosted a McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA intern for 100 hours to work with our Policy and Advocacy Team.

It was a fantastic opportunity to support a student to gain practical experience within the community legal sector, while also contributing meaningfully to important advocacy and reform work in Western Australia. Programs like this provide valuable opportunities for students to build their skills, deepen their understanding of social justice issues and see firsthand the impact of community sector work.

A huge thank you to Abuzar for his contribution during his internship with our team. Throughout his placement, Abuzar brought thoughtfulness, strong research and Canva skills, and a genuine commitment to social justice to his work. He supported our WA for a Human Rights Act and Drivers Licence Reform campaigns, contributing to policy and advocacy initiatives focused on fairness, dignity and access to justice across Western Australia.

We greatly appreciated Abuzar’s curiosity, professionalism and collaborative approach, and we encourage other organisations to consider hosting interns through programs such as the McCusker Centre. Creating opportunities for students to engage with real-world social issues helps build a stronger, more informed and community-minded future workforce.

We wish Abuzar all the very best for the future and look forward to seeing where his career takes him next.