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Associate Professor Kim Robinson holds a dual appointment as an Associate Professor in Social Work at Deakin University's School of Health and Social Development, within the Faculty of Health. She specializes in refugee rights, domestic violence, and social justice advocacy. Her career spans over 30 years across Australia, Timor Leste, and the UK, with a focus on policy-informed practice. Robinson is Deputy HDR Director for her school and serves on the board of Refuge Victoria.
Education:
- PhD (University of Kent, 2010)
- Masters in Health Sciences (La Trobe University, 1997)
- Bachelor of Social Work (La Trobe University, 1989)
- Bachelor of Arts (La Trobe University, 1986)
Research Interests: Human rights advocacy, refugee settlement, domestic violence prevention in CaLD communities, and climate change adaptation in health interventions. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies and policy translation.
Grants & Awards:
- $14,000 Seed Grant (2023–2024) for housing research
- $116,808 National Disability Research Partnership grant (2021–2023)
- Fellow Higher Education Academy (2014)
- Teaching Excellence Award (2016)
Supervision & Teaching: Supervises doctoral research in violence prevention, refugee health, and climate justice. Teaches social work research methods and ethics in the Bachelor and Master programs.
Professional Engagements: Board member of Refuge Victoria, co-organizer of international symposiums on social work practice, and contributor to policy consultations on migrant integration and disability inclusion.
