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Susan Gair is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at James Cook University (JCU), Australia. Her work focuses on social work practice, child protection, adoption policy, and Indigenous social work. She holds a PhD from JCU and has been a leading scholar in qualitative research methods, particularly in capturing lived experiences through innovative methodologies like photovoice and poetic inquiry.
Her research explores topics such as grandparent kinship care, youth exclusion, and systemic racism. Gair has authored or co-authored over 80 publications, including books like Sharing Qualitative Research and chapters in edited volumes. She emphasizes social justice through open access publishing and academic-industry partnerships. Gair’s work challenges neoliberal academia while advocating for culturally safe practices in social work education.
Key projects include studies on at-risk youth in northern Queensland, the role of grandparent caregivers, and historical adoption practices. Her research often centers marginalized voices, such as Indigenous Australians and families affected by adoption policies. Gair has collaborated with organizations like UNICEF and local communities to enhance service delivery and policy reforms.
