Kim Stewart

Dr. Kim Stewart is a Lecturer in Social Work and Human Services at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Psychology and Wellbeing, affiliated with the Centre for Health Research. She holds a Doctorate in 2019 and has extensive experience in community development, disability advocacy, and environmental justice. Her work bridges academic research with grassroots activism, including founding the Audio Ability Project and advising on disability-inclusive media initiatives.

Education:

• BA Murdoch (2001)
• BSc Griffith (2004)
• GCTertAdultEd CQU (2024)
• MSocWk QUT (2013)
• DCI QUT (2019)

Research focuses on enabling marginalized voices, particularly for people with disabilities, through media participation and community empowerment. Her work intersects disability rights, environmental justice, and social inclusion.

Key achievements include the Tony Staley Excellence in Community Broadcasting Award (2015) and leading the Audio Ability Accessible Training & Mentorships Project, supported by a multi-year grant.

Current supervision: Associate Supervision of a doctoral study on spinal cord injury healthcare impacts in Cambodia (2025).

Labs/Teams: Active in the Community Media Training Organisation and the Audio Ability Project, fostering inclusive media practices and disability advocacy.