Anne Rohde

Anne Rohde is a Lecturer in Indigenous Education at Swinburne University of Technology, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She is dedicated to equipping pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach with cultural awareness, respect, and a commitment to reconciliation. Her work spans teaching, research, and professional engagement in Indigenous education and trauma-informed practices.

Her research centers on embedding Indigenous perspectives and pedagogies into teaching and learning, with a particular focus on how trauma-aware approaches can enhance student development. She is currently completing her PhD, which investigates the understanding of Indigenous education among both pre-service and in-service teachers.

Anne is involved in the Access Quality Teaching initiative, a grant-funded project by the Department of Education (Victoria), aimed at improving teaching quality through equity-focused strategies. She is also an affiliate member of the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice since January 2022, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation in educational contexts.

She teaches in the areas of Indigenous Education and Supervised Professional Experience, supporting future educators in applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. While no publications are listed, her professional activities indicate a strong applied and community-engaged research orientation.

• Professional Affiliation: Affiliate, National Centre for Reconciliation Practice (2022–present)

Anne Rohde’s work is instrumental in shaping culturally sustainable and equitable teacher education, with a vision for transforming classrooms into spaces of respect, inclusion, and healing.