Kim van Dijk is a highly experienced and versatile mental health professional with over 20 years of experience. Initially, she trained and worked as a comprehensive registered nurse in both The Netherlands and Canada. Kim’s focus has been on mental health, where she has built an extensive, specialised skillset. In 2005, she moved from her country of origin The Netherlands to Australia which she now calls home. Her professional journey has taken her across a wide variety of mental health settings, particularly in rural and remote areas of Australia, where she has held many different (senior) roles.

A strong advocate for holistic approaches to mental health, Kim integrates mindfulness and meditation into both her personal and professional life. Her commitment to health and wellbeing extends beyond her clinical practice—she is a dedicated mindfulness facilitator and engages in regular, extended silent meditation retreats to deepen her practice. Her passion for holistic mental health care is further reinforced by her academic background. Kim holds a Master of Mental Health from the Nan Tien Institute, these studies allowed her to synthesise her various interests and gain deeper expertise in the field.

Beyond her clinical roles, Kim has also contributed to the academic community as a guest lecturer teaching nursing students, she is passionate about educating people about all facets of mental health.