Dr. Belle Selkirk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Belle Selkirk is a Noongar woman from South-West Western Australia who has a rich cultural background and a strong commitment to Indigenous mental health and well-being. She completed a Master of Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology, which included a thesis examining the outcomes of a school-based resilience program for Indigenous primary school students. With 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Belle has held various roles including Clinical Psychologist, group therapist, mentor, and researcher. Her work has spanned both Indigenous and non-Indigenous programs in Australia and Canada. She is currently a Research Fellow on the Transforming Indigenous Mental Health & Wellbeing project, which emphasizes Aboriginal-led research and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organizations. Belle is also a member of the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and has received accolades for her contributions to cultural responsiveness in health care.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Transforming Indigenous Mental Health & Wellbeing • Perth, Australia

Leading innovative research focused on improving mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Awards

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Excellence Cultural Responsiveness Award

2024-01-01

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.