The McCusker Centre for Citizenship
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship seeks to foster caring, connected and socially engaged citizens who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their communities.
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA has been established with a generous donation from the McCusker Charitable Foundation. The Centre, the first of its kind in Australia, commenced in October 2015.
About the Centre
Our Vision
To foster caring, connected and socially engaged citizens who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their communities
Our purpose
- Create and foster community-minded thinkers and leaders
- Inspire students and the UWA community, and the broader Western Australian community to become active, life-long contributors to our local, regional and global communities - and in the process, encourage and support others to do likewise
- Promote awareness about challenging social issues in our communities - and the contribution citizens can make in addressing them
Get involved
We seek to collaborate with UWA students and the broader community to make a difference locally, nationally and globally.
Internships
We offer internships to undergraduate and postgraduate students with not-for-profit, community and government organisations.
InternshipsScholarships
Our scholarships provide community-minded students with the opportunity to undertake a project that will enhance active citizenship.
ScholarshipsEvents
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship sponsors events and forums aimed at making a difference in our community on contemporary social issues.
EventsStudent exchange
Register your interest for our upcoming student exchange program.
International student exchange