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Biography
Kim completed her PhD in Behavioural Science - Environment at Monash University exploring the role of media in turning the social tide on plastic avoidance.
Kim’s research experience lies in the area of social and government research where she has worked with a number of large organisations and departments such as DELWP, Sustainability Victoria, DHHS, and Australia Post.
Prior to joining BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA) she worked across many different social and behavioural research areas including road safety, mental health, vocational health and safety, patient satisfaction, and the environment. She also played an active role in designing and testing best practice methods for survey data collection.
Kim has been involved in a variety of research projects at BWA, initially exploring attitudes and behaviours related to health and social inclusion - including the use of emergency phone services, increasing immunisation rates, digital inclusion, and supporting vulnerable families. In recent years, she has started to specialise in environmental behaviour change, undertaking projects related to connection to nature, eco-label effectiveness, wildlife management, and waste prevention and disposal. She is currently overseeing a large multi-year research collaboration on Responsible Consumption.
Kim's main area of interest is minimising the impact of human behaviour on the natural world, particularly related to material consumption and conservation.
In addition to her research roles, Kim is also a member of Zoos Victoria's Science Advisory Committee and Plastic Oceans Australasia's Technical Advisory Panel.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Behaviour Change
- Social Sciences
- Surveys and Survey Research
- Health Behaviour
- Environmental Behaviour
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Social Change
- Driving Behaviour
- Behavioural Sciences
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Incorporating a Behavioural Approach to ReefClean
Tait, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Borg, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Smith, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Boulet, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Klemm, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
4/03/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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Measuring community sentiment towards glass recycling
Borg, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Boulet, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Identifying behaviour change opportunities to maximise participation in ACT Container Deposit Scheme
Macklin, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Boulet, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Borg, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Identifying behaviour change opportunities to maximise participation in NSW Return & Earn scheme
Macklin, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Boulet, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Borg, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Save 000 for Emergencies (Phase 3 - Pharmacies) campaign evaluation
Borg, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Lennox, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/12/18 → 22/02/19
Project: Other
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2024 Biodiversity Concerns Report: A Survey of Community Attitudes to Nature Conservation
Biodiversity Council, Mar 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: The Biodiversity Council. 12 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
Open Access -
A researcher-practitioner driven framework and research agenda for promoting conservation behaviours
van Eeden, L. M., Borg, K., Gregg, E. A., Hatty, M., Kaufman, S., Kneebone, S., Kusmanoff, A. M., Lauren, N., Lee, K., Lentini, P. E., Renowden, C., Selinske, M., Squires, Z. E., Bekessy, S., Smith, L. & Hames, F., Aug 2024, In: Biological Conservation. 296, 9 p., 110710.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Backing biodiversity: understanding nature conservation behaviour and policy support in Australia
Borg, K., Hatty, M., Klebl, C., Wibisono, S., Smith, L., Louis, W. & Dean, A. J., 2024, In: Biodiversity and Conservation. 33, p. 2593-2613 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus) -
Consuming responsibly: prioritising responsible consumption behaviours in Australia
Borg, K., Macklin, J., Kaufman, S. & Curtis, J., Mar 2024, In: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption. 12, 10 p., 100181.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus) -
Understanding and changing community attitudes toward vulnerable families: a review of literature and practice
Borg, K., Faulkner, N., Slattery, P. & Tear, M. J., Jan 2024, In: Family & Community Health. 47, 1, p. 66-79 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
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Plastic Oceans Australasia (External organisation)
Borg, K. (Member)
Aug 2020 → Feb 2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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The Human Factor in Conservation
Meis-Harris, J. (Invited speaker) & Borg, K. (Invited speaker)
26 Nov 2018 → 27 Nov 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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To change behaviour, we need to talk about plastics differently
Borg, K. & Curtis, J.
18/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Social media, social norms, and the question of plastic bags
9/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Avoiding plastic during the pandemic
Lindsay, J., Borg, K. & Curtis, J.
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s how we can return to good habits
Borg, K., Curtis, J. & Lindsay, J.
24/06/20
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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We banned the plastic bag. When will online shopping packaging catch up?
27/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment