Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Queensland
Professor Karen Healy AM is the Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Queensland. Professor Healy’s work examines and develops community-based approaches to improving health, wellbeing and safety across the life-course. She is committed to improving outcomes with people and families experiencing disadvantage and marginalisation.
In 2016, Karen received an Order of Australia (AM) for her contribution to social work in child protection, higher education, and research. In September 2018, Higher Education Academy (UK) appointed her as a Principal Fellow.
