Dr. Antonia Hendrick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Antonia Hendrick is a Senior Lecturer in the Social Work and Social Policy program at the University of Western Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work with First Class Honours in 1997 and obtained her Ph.D. from Curtin University in 2010. Her work focuses on decolonizing the social work curriculum and developing culturally responsive policies and practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2022, she was a Chief Investigator on an ARC grant aimed at developing semi-immersive simulation tools for social work education. Antonia is passionate about community-centered participatory practices and works closely with Aboriginal Elders to foster cultural responsiveness within the School of Allied Health. Her research interests intersect with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with specific expertise in participatory community practice and decolonization.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA, Australia

Involved in teaching and developing curriculum focused on social work methodologies and community engagement.

Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA, Australia

Taught various courses in social work, emphasizing cultural responsiveness and decolonization.

Awards

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

2023-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Indigenous-Led Research

2023-01-01
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Decolonising Curriculum, Decolonising Experiences Teaching in 'Third Space'

2017-01-01

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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