Dr Kiriam’s research and practice is about working alongside communities to solve problems that impact everyday lives. They are passionate about co-design and participatory methods, where community members and people with lived experience shape the direction of projects and policies.

Their current and past work explores:

Youth mental health and wellbeing – developing creative, community-led supports in regional and rural areas.

Gender and health equity – examining how homelessness, poverty, caregiving, and social structures affect health and participation in meaningful occupation. 

Trauma-informed and inclusive practice – building systems and services that respond holistically to people’s needs.