Jody Kamminga

Jody Kamminga is a Research Fellow at the School of Indigenous Studies, The University of Western Australia, and an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University. She concurrently pursues a PhD at the University of New South Wales while working with the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP) under Professor Pat Dudgeon AM. Her clinical neuropsychology practice centers on decolonising frameworks and culturally responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Education:

• Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology, Macquarie University (2011-2013)

Research Focus: Kamminga's work critically examines epistemological harm in neuropsychological assessment, advocating for Indigenous governance in cognitive testing. Her expertise spans social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) service development, neurodevelopmental perspectives in justice settings, and culturally safe implementation of cognitive screening tools. She actively integrates decolonising methodologies across clinical practice and education.

Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2024-2025) reveal concentrated efforts in resource development for culturally competent psychology practice, decolonising assessment protocols, and trauma-informed SEWB service models. Her work consistently prioritizes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in mental health research and service delivery.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in source material

Advising & Grants: As a PhD candidate, Kamminga has no listed advisees. Grant activities are not specified, though her AIPEP role involves national curriculum development. Her Fitzroy Valley SEWB service co-development demonstrates community-engaged implementation.

Teams & Labs: Kamminga actively contributes to AIPEP's national initiatives and previously co-developed two SEWB services in Western Australia's Fitzroy Valley. Her research operates under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance frameworks, emphasizing community-led approaches.