Kate Pecar

Kate Pecar is a Lecturer at Flinders University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, specializing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health education within optometry. Her work bridges Indigenous knowledges, cultural safety, and curriculum development in health professional education.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology)
• Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (Deakin University)

Her research focuses on decolonizing health education frameworks, Indigenous pedagogies, and authentic learning strategies. Recent publications highlight the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health content into optometry programs and innovative teaching methods like Lego Serious Play.

She contributes to professional organizations including Optometry Australia and the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators, advocating for Indigenous healthcare equity through educational reform.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Associate Fellow (Indigenous Knowledges) of the Higher Education Academy
• Associate Fellow of ANZAHPE