Dr. Alix Woolard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alix Woolard is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) specializing in child and youth mental health. She has a background in psychology, earning her BPsych(Hons) and PhD from the University of Newcastle in New South Wales. Woolard's research primarily investigates the impact of childhood trauma and aims to develop effective identification and intervention strategies to improve the lives of children who have experienced adversities. She co-leads a research program at the Telethon Kids Institute focused on childhood maltreatment, medical trauma, and the social-emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Her association with the UN Sustainable Development Goals demonstrates her commitment to addressing global issues surrounding poverty and mental health. With significant contributions to the field, she has been involved in various research collaborations and projects aiming to enhance wellbeing for vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Brain Mind Centre, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducted postdoctoral research in the field of psychology.

Research Fellow

2020-10-12 — Present

Telethon Kids Institute • Perth, Australia

Investigating child mental health and co-leading research on childhood trauma.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.