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Kate Dorozenko is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Research Officer at the Kids Research Institute Australia. Her research primarily focuses on the wellbeing and relationships of children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Kate holds a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Psychology. Her doctoral research utilized photovoice to explore the identities and roles of individuals with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing increasing their control and power in the research process. She has extensive expertise in qualitative research methodologies, participatory action research, and inclusive research practices, including novel approaches to data analysis. Her primary research interests include disability studies, critical disability studies, mental health recovery, and domestic violence. Kate is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences and ensuring that research findings lead to meaningful community changes. Before her current role, she was a Research Fellow at Curtin University, working on various projects related to mental health and domestic violence. Additionally, Kate has over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate psychology courses.
Kids Research Institute Australia • Perth, Australia
Focused on the wellbeing and relationships of children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Curtin University • Perth, Australia
Worked on projects related to mental health recovery, domestic violence, and lived experience education.
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