Dr. Jody Kamminga

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jody trained as a clinical neuropsychologist of British Dutch descent and has worked in private practice and public health services for over a decade. She is an AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor. In 2020, Jody co-chaired a national neuropsychology conference in partnership with the Australian Indigenous Psychology Association, focusing on a clinically responsive approach to neuropsychology assessments in justice settings. She has spent years in a community role helping to develop Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) services in Fitzroy Valley, Central Kimberley region, Western Australia. Jody is currently pursuing a PhD on decolonising neuropsychological practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as on governance within those communities. She co-authored a forthcoming report titled “Decision-making and emotional behavioural regulation in 18 to 25-year-olds: a neurodevelopmental perspective.” In her work for the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project, she collaborates closely with Professor Pat Dudgeon. Jody's research interests include clinical neuropsychology, cognitive assessment, and decolonising psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Research fellow focusing on decolonising approaches in clinical neuropsychology.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous-led Research Award

2025-12-09

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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  • 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.