Clair Andersen

Associate Professor Clair Andersen is affiliated with the University of Tasmania, where she works in the Curriculum and Academic Development unit. Her research focuses on Indigenous education, cultural competence, and environmental education, with significant contributions to understanding educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. She has co-authored numerous publications on these topics.

• Research Interests: Indigenous education, cultural competence, healthcare education for Indigenous populations, environmental education, education assessment, and workplace education.
• Funded Projects:
  • Privileging the spirit, voices, and culture of Aboriginal people in dementia care (Medical Research Future Fund, $989,090)
  • How do Indigenous children grow up strong in education? (Australian Research Council, $310,000)
  • Aboriginal Tasmania Digital Map Expansion (University of Tasmania, $10,800)
• Supervision: Supervised David John Edward Hicks (PhD completion) and is currently involved in doctoral supervision.