Dr. Fiona Mayne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fiona Mayne is a mid-career researcher at the University of Western Australia, where she is a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Education. Her research interests focus on young children's rights and voice, with a particular emphasis on participatory research methodologies that empower children in educational contexts. Mayne's work bridges the fields of early childhood education and allied health, exploring innovative approaches to enhance children's social and emotional wellbeing. She has developed the MiStory digital wellbeing game aimed at supporting young children's self-reporting of wellbeing and has contributed significantly to the discourse on children's rights in educational settings. Fiona is actively involved in mentoring doctoral candidates and conducts research that aligns with Australia’s national goals for early intervention and mental health promotion.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and researching in the Graduate School of Education.

Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Delivered various courses related to education.

PhD Candidate

2011-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducted research on children’s voice agency.

Teacher

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Carey Baptist College • Perth

Taught early years and primary level education.

Awards

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Mid-Career Researcher Award

2023-01-01
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Scholarship

2022-01-01

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.