Shane Hearn

Shane Hearn is a Professor of First Nations Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University. His research focuses on Indigenous health, education systems, and student retention strategies, with a particular emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• Institution: Bond University
• Role: Professor - First Nations Health
• Location: Level 2, Building 5, Gold Coast, Australia

Research interests include:

• Indigenous health promotion and capacity building
• Higher education equity and student retention
• Physical activity patterns in adolescent populations
• University support frameworks for Indigenous students
• Policy analysis for educational outcomes

Recent publications highlight trends in Indigenous education systems (2021), financial investment in student success (2021), and adolescent health disparities (2017). His work frequently addresses structural determinants affecting marginalized groups.

Professor Hearn has been involved in public engagement activities, including media commentary on Indigenous athletes in Olympic sports (2024) and Indigenous student success initiatives. His research has been cited 131 times on Mendeley and 71 times in Scopus (h-index: 71).