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Kim Usher is a Distinguished Professor and Interim Executive Dean at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England (UNE), Australia. She is also a Research Fellow at the Ngangk Yira Research Institute for Aboriginal Health & Social Equity, and holds adjunct professorships at Murdoch University and the University of Technology Sydney. Her leadership roles include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing.
- PhD, Deakin University
- Master of Nursing Studies, University of New England
- Bachelor of Arts, University of New England
- Bachelor of Health Science, University of New England
- Diploma of Nursing Education, University of Newcastle
- Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Professor Usher's research centers on mental health nursing, Indigenous health, psychosocial impacts of disasters, patient safety, and workforce issues. Her work integrates a One Health approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in the context of climate change and extreme weather events. She has pioneered research on eco-anxiety, trauma in first responders, and culturally responsive care for Aboriginal communities.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in climate-related mental health, digital interventions for rural populations, gender-based violence, and cross-cultural healing practices. She frequently collaborates on studies addressing health disparities in low-resource and marginalized populations, including female garment workers and sex workers in Bangladesh.
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM), 2017
- Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation, 2008
- James Cook University VC Award for HDR Supervision, 2009
- Top 10 nursing academic in Australia/NZ, 2018
- Fellow, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
- Fellow, Australian College of Nursing
- ARC College of Experts, 2022
Professor Usher has successfully supervised over 40 PhD students and continues to mentor numerous HDR candidates. She has secured major grants from MRFF, NHMRC, and ARC, including projects on disaster recovery, Indigenous mental health, and first responder well-being. She leads research teams focused on rural health, trauma, and social equity. Her lab collaborates across disciplines and institutions, including partnerships in Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.
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