Kathryn is a social worker with a background in mental health. She completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) in 2013 and a Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) in 2015. She has worked in the Murrumbidgee region of NSW throughout her career.

Kathryn worked as a mental health clinician at Headspace Wagga Wagga and supervised social work students. She is passionate about mental health practice, clinical education, and rural and remote healthcare.

Kathryn grew up in a small rural town in Central West NSW. She has experienced firsthand the difficulties in accessing quality and variety of healthcare in rural and remote areas, which she aims to change in her role with Three Rivers DRH.

Kathryn is involved in delivering continuing professional development with Three Rivers DRH.

Kathryn’s research interests include mental health, multidisciplinary models of care, clinical education and student placement experiences.