Kathryn Woodward

Experience

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  Griffith University

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Academic Mentor- KGBC Residential College

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Peer Mentor- School of Natural Sciences

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
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  Youth Cancer Services

  May 2017 - Jun 2023

  The Youth Cancer Services (YCS) receives federal, state and territory funding to provide specialist, age-appropriate treatment and support for young cancer patients aged 15 - 25. As the sole patient representative on the Strategic Advisory Group for the National Youth Cancer Services (YCS), I represent young cancer patients and provide input int the peak governance group involved in planning and priority setting for the YCS. As a member of the Queensland YCS Youth Advisory Group, I advocate for and participate in the planning of clinical and support services for young Queensland cancer patients. I have also led conference abstract and position statement development, and represented Queensland on the National Youth Advisory Group and at national and international events.Specific roles:2019 Queensland Representative to the National Youth Advisory Group2018 – 2019 Advisory Portfolio Coordinator

  • National Strategic Advisory Group Member

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Queensland Youth Advisory Group Member

    May 2017 - Dec 2021
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  IntoMed

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  IntoMed is an internal medicine interest society, offering networking and professional development opportunities for Griffith University medical students.My roles and responsibilities as President included:- Overseeing club governance and operations, including strategic direction, performance, finances and compliance.- Chairing club meetings, including the AGM.- Setting delegations of authority, which empowered team members to lead individual projects and contribute to IntoMed. As secretary of IntoMed, I was responsible for club administration and communications, including liaising with external professional bodies on the club's behalf. I provided the voice of first year students to the society’s leaders, whilst assisting the club executive to run in-personal events.

  • President

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Secretary

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  • First Year Student Representative

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
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  Canteen Australia

  Feb 2018 - now

  Canteen is the national charity supporting young people living with cancer in Australia. The organisation supports over 8,000 members, with 163 staff and an annual budget of $40 million. As Deputy Chair of the Board, I provide board and organisational leadership and support the Chair. I also oversee the formal partnership between Canteen Australia and Canteen Aotearoa as Chair of Canteen Australia Services (subsidiary).Specific roles:2020 – current Deputy Chair of the Board2019 – current Chair of Canteen Australia Services 2021 – current Investment Committee Chair2019 – current Nominations and Review Committee Member2018 – 2023 Financial, Governance and Risk Committee Member Show less

  • Deputy Chair of the Board

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Non Executive Director

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Youth Ambassador

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Griffith University

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Student Ambassador

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Academic Tutor- Neuroscience and Human Physiology

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
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  Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2022

  Health Consumer Representative

  My work as a health consumer representative at Children's Health Queensland allows the patient voice to be heard during key decision-making discussions. I sit on both the Family Centred Care Committee (FCCC) and the COVID-19 Business Response Committee. Both of these committees are Tier 1 governance committees which report directly to the CHQ Executive Team. The FCCC works to determine the strategic direction for and leadership of consumer engagement activity across Children's Health Queensland (CHQ). With the FCCC's oversight and support, Children's Health Queensland has become the first paediatric healthcare provider in the Southern Hemisphere to be awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centred Care by Planetree International. The FCCC has specific reporting responsibilities to the Patient Safety and Quality Committee regarding the progression of work related to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.The COVID-19 Business Response Committee, plans and reviews the health services response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I serve as the sole youth voice present during committee meetings, working to advocate for the health and wellbeing of young patient and their families. Show less

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  Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF)

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2023

  Youth Health Forum Leader

  The Youth Health Forum (YHF) provides a platform for young health consumers to champion national youth health policy. The forum advocates to and works with governments, health services, the community sector, and researchers to design health policy, programs and services that address the needs of young Australians. The YHF has a leadership group which provides sets the agenda of the forum and provides strategic oversight and guidance to YHF's work. Specific roles:2020 – 2023 Young Leader2018 Youth Health Forum MemberThe Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers and those with an interest in health consumer affairs. CHF holds a contract with the Australian Government to establish and operate the YHF. Show less

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  Australian Medical Students'​ Association (AMSA)

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

  AMSA is the peak representative body for Australian medical students. It is a vibrant student-run organisation that represents, informs and connects all of Australia’s 17,000 medical students. AMSA has 6,000 active members, 350 volunteers and an annual budget of $1.5 million. AMSA is governed by a Board which consists of both non-executive and executive directors. The Board is responsible for ensuring that AMSA is run sustainably, in line with its strategic goals and in the interests of its membership and other key stakeholders. Non-executive directors are elected by the members for a 2 year term.Specific roles:Feb – Aug 2021 Chair of the Board2020 – 2021 Chair of the Nominations Committee Show less In early 2021, I was elected by my fellow directors to serve a six month term as Chair of the Board. As chair, I was responsible for leading the board’s ten directors and connecting the board to the broader organisation. During my term, I oversaw several key milestones for the organisation, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Australia Medical Association (AMA) and a constitutional review. This was alongside navigating the company through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

  • Non Executive Director

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Chair of the Board of Directors

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Chair of the Nominations Committee

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  Doctor

  Completed the accredited medical intern training program at the Toowoomba Hospital, QLD. Worked as a medical officer in the Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, and Psychiatry Departments.

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  Griffith University

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Lecturer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Associate Lecturer

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024
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  Rhodes Trust

  Sept 2022 - now

  Rhodes Scholar
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  Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences - University of Oxford

  Jan 2024 - now

  DPhil Researcher

  Thesis title: Exploring the impact of rural/regional placement on the health and experiences of healthcare amongst refugees resettled in high-income countries.Supervisors: Prof Catherine Pope, Assoc Prof Stephanie TierneyResearch Group: Medical Sociology and Health Experiences, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine