Michael Clare

Michael Clare is a Professor Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health, specializing in Social Work and Social Policy. His research focuses on child and family welfare, elder abuse prevention, and policy development. He has contributed to over 35 publications and secured 15 grants, including ARC-funded projects on children's courts and elder abuse. Notable achievements include the 2020 Adam Sutton Crime Prevention Award.

Research Interests:

• Evaluation of social policies addressing child welfare and homelessness
• Aboriginal child welfare and cultural preservation
• Legal frameworks for elder abuse prevention

Grants & Projects

• Challenges Possibilities & Future Directions - National Assessment of Children's Courts (ARC, 2008-2010)
• Evaluation of Foster Care Impacts (2006)
• Anglicare Youth Suicide Program Assessment (2002)

His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for vulnerable populations, emphasizing collaboration with criminal justice agencies and social services.