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Cameron Raynes is a Lecturer in the School of Creative Industries at the University of South Australia. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from Charles Darwin University (Northern Territory) and a First-Class Honors Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Philosophy from the University of Western Australia (1988). His research focuses on Aboriginal history, including child removal policies, medical racism, and Indigenous rights, alongside studies on stuttering treatment and the Power Threat Meaning Framework. Raynes has published books such as The Last Protector (2009) and First Person Shooter (2016), and his work often intersects creative writing with historical analysis.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours, 1st class) in Anthropology and Philosophy, University of Western Australia (1988)
- PhD in Anthropology, Charles Darwin University (Northern Territory)
Research Highlights include archival studies on Aboriginal land claims, guardianship issues, and the history of the Aborigines Department in South Australia. His creative works explore social issues like family disintegration and small-town dynamics.
External Engagement includes roles as Arts and Culture Peer Assessor for ArtsSA Grants (2022), a talk on mid-20th century racism in healthcare (2022), and collaborations with architectural firms on cultural projects. He has also contributed to research projects like Associate Professor Sue Jackson’s ARC-funded study on Indigenous water rights.
Teaching Strengths encompass creative writing, use of primary archival materials, and courses on contemporary Aboriginal issues. He supervises research degrees and emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches in creative industries.
