Kim Bulkeley

Kim Bulkeley is a Senior Lecturer in the Occupational Therapy Discipline at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences (2017) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (BAppSc OT) from Cumbria University. Her research focuses on improving access to allied health services in rural and remote areas, particularly for Aboriginal communities and individuals with disabilities under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

**Education:**

• PhD in Health Sciences, University of Sydney (2017)
• BAppSc OT, Cumbria University

**Research Interests:**
Kim's work spans disability policy, autism intervention, telepractice innovations, and equitable service delivery in underserved regions. She has led projects such as the Quinine Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant initiative and studies on NDIS governance models for therapy support workers.

**Key Projects:**

• ARC Indigenous Discovery Grant (2019): Retention of Aboriginal health workforce
• NDIS planning process scoping reviews (2023)
• Telepractice guidelines for children with complex disabilities

**Awards:**

• 2018 Most Innovative Paper Award for 'Tele-practice for quality NDIS allied health services'

**Teaching & Mentorship:** Kim teaches intellectual disability electives and supervises research students exploring topics like restricted eating in disabled children and oral health outcomes in cerebral palsy. She emphasizes student engagement in professional networks beyond coursework.

**Collaborations:** Active partnerships include Western NSW Local Health District, National Disability Services, and Canada's Victoria University on telehealth equity in rural BC. Current work involves Saudi Arabian occupational therapists and Timor-Leste disability employment policies.