Dr. Kristin Bindley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristin Bindley is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Care Lab within the School of Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales. With a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney awarded in 2022, her research focuses on the social structural determinants affecting the experiences of caring, dying, and grieving. Kristin has a robust background in social work and significant experience in practice, research, and education, particularly in end-of-life, healthcare, and palliative care bereavement. Her PhD thesis, which was recognized on the 2022 UTS Chancellor’s List, explored the social and economic inequities faced by caregivers of individuals with life-limiting illnesses, particularly regarding access to forms of social welfare like income support and public housing. In 2023, Kristin received the Medal of the Order of Australia for her contributions to palliative care initiatives. She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers, and serves as the National Bereavement Consultant Lead for Palliative Care Social Work Australia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Medal of the Order of Australia

2023-01-01
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University of Technology Chancellor's List

2022-01-01
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Finalist Emerging Researcher Category

2021-01-01
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Editor's Choice Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.