Dr. Jack Farrugia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jack Farrugia is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Kids Research Institute, Australia. His research focuses on the complexities of Australian identity and LGBTIQA+ health, particularly amongst young people facing intimate partner violence. Jack is currently involved in the Optimise+ research project, which aims to enhance mental health and substance use services for LGBTQ+ individuals through community-controlled organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Curtin University. His PhD research examined the impacts of racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities on Australian identity. Jack has worked on multiple research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ youth and has created educational resources on intimate partner violence tailored for this community. His work emphasizes the importance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and he is dedicated to fostering equitable outcomes and dismantling exclusionary systems, reflecting his commitment to anti-discrimination practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2024-09-16 — 2026-03-16

Kids Research Institute Australia • Australia

Conducting research in LGBTIQA+ health support and service improvement.

Adjunct Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Researching complexities of Australian identity and LGBTIQA+ health.

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.