Kim Hobbs

Kim Hobbs holds a Masters degree in Social Work. She has a long career in oncology social work and worked for nearly 30 years at Westmead Centre for Gynaecological Cancer in Sydney, NSW. The Westmead Centre offers psychosocial support services as an integral component of comprehensive cancer care for women with gynaecological cancer and their families throughout the illness trajectory. Kim’s research interests have led to several publications in international peer-reviewed journals, and she has authored and co-authored three chapters in two Australian books.

Kim has been a member of several committees and working parties, advocating for improved services in oncology and developing resources for use by clinicians and consumers. This has involved working in partnership with various stakeholder peak bodies including Cancer Australia, NSW Cancer Council, Cancer Institute NSW, Association of Clinical Innovation (NSW Health), and Psycho-Oncology Co-Operative Research Group (PoCoG). Kim has previously held positions as OSWANZ representative on Clinical Oncology Society Australia (COSA) Council, the Health Services Advisory Committee of Cancer Council Australia and the Scientific Advisory Committee of PoCoG. Kim is now transitioning to retirement from active clinical work but remains committed to and engaged with the oncology community. She will continue to work on important projects and initiatives to address survivorship issues that aim to advance the long term well-being of all people who have experienced cancer.

Kim’s extensive experience supporting women and their families through treatment and recovery from gynaecological cancers aligns closely with LiveWorkCancer’s mission to foster positive workplace cultures, environments, and policies. Her deep understanding of the lived experiences of those affected by cancer brings invaluable insights to the LiveWorkCancer team.