Biography
Dr Kate Anderson is a lecturer and researcher at Deakin University, Melbourne. Kate grew up in a family of educators and is driven by her passion for inclusive and equitable learning across the lifespan. Kate initially trained as a speech pathologist, working for six years as a specialist in the areas of cerebral palsy, autism, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Her research interests focus around information access and capacity building: for instance, how people who use AAC and their families access information about assistive communication technology, and how they learn to use this technology in their home environments. She also researches online teaching and learning practices in tertiary and community education settings, and holds a fellowship with Deakin's Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE). As a lecturer Kate teaches health science students about communication, disability, diversity, and accessible design.
Kate has worked closely with ISAAC (the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) since 2013, initially as the Australian representative to the International Council, and currently as the Australian chapter president. She is the scientific co-chair and co-convenor for the 17th biennial ISAAC conference, to be held on the Gold coast in July 2018. When not at work, she loves to cook, fly, and clown about on a trapeze.
Biography summary
Dr Anderson researches in the field of communication assistive technology, and also studies online teaching and learning practices in tertiary and community education settings. As a lecturer she teaches students about communication, disability, diversity, and accessible design.
Research interests
Aided Language Development
Assistive Technology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Friendships and Support Networks of People with Disability
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Telepractice and Rural/remote Service Delivery
Usability Testing, Information Access and Accessible Design
Teaching interests
Communication Disability
Assistive Technology
Disability and Inclusion
Universal Design
Units taught
HDS101: Communication Disability and Diversity
HDS106: Disability, Diversity, and Social Inclusion
Knowledge areas
Assistive Technology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Communication Disability and Diversity
Disability and Inclusion
Telepractice
Conferences
Scientific Chair and Conference Co-Chair: 17th Biennial Conference for the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC): Gold Coast, 2018.
Co-Convenor: Day-long forum on the Implications of the National Disability Insurance Scheme on Inclusive Schooling: Deakin University, Tuesday 2nd February, 2016.
Research groups
Academic Fellow - Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE): http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/teaching-and-learning/cradle
Awards
Teaching:
- School of Health and Social Development Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
- Deakin University Unit Welcome Video Competition: Commendation (2016)
Research:
- Best Doctoral Candidate paper at the ‘Communicating Together’ Speech Pathology Research Symposium; Newcastle, Australia; December 2013.
- Invited delegate for the Pittsburgh Employment Conference for Augmented Communicators, US (2009, 2011)
Publications
J Zanker, M Sim, K Anderson, S Balogun, S Brennan-Olsen, E Dent, G Duque, C Girgis, M Grossmann, A Hayes, T Henwood, V Hirani, C Inderjeeth, S Iuliano, J Keogh, J Lewis, G Lynch, J Pasco, S Phu, E Reijnierse, N Russell, L Vlietstra, R Visvanathan, T Walker, D Waters, S Yu, A Maier, R Daly, D Scott
(2023), Vol. 14, pp. 142-156, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Berlin, Germany, C1
Self-Disclosure in a Self-Practice/Self-Reflection CBT Group in Professional Psychology Training
C Jona, J Sheen, K Anderson, M O’Shea
(2023), Vol. 17, pp. 383-390, Training and Education in Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1
J Watson, J Anderson, E Wilson, K Anderson
(2022), Vol. 44, pp. 2806-2814, Disability and Rehabilitation, England, C1
K Denney, K Anderson, J Watson
(2022), pp. 1-9, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, London, Eng., C1
Encountering Diversity: drama as a democratic pedagogy to prepare inclusive-minded teachers
Jo Raphael, Joanne O'Mara, Ben Whitburn, Edwin Creely, Kate Anderson, Julianne Moss
(2021), Vol. 47, pp. 119-131, Inclusive Education is a Right, Right?, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
D Hitch, Petra Brown, Susie Macfarlane, Janet Watson, Mary Dracup, Kate Anderson
(2019), pp. 84-100, Transforming higher education through universal design for learning: an international perspective, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Kicking a goal for inclusion in sports clubs and stadia
K Anderson, Susan Balandin
(2019), pp. 297-316, Inclusion, equity and access for individuals with disabilities insights from educators across world, Singapore, B1
Transforming higher education through universal design for learning
Elinor Olaussen, Ann Heelan, Kjetil Knarlag, Geoff Layer, Abigail Moriaty, Phil Scarffe, Kimberley Coy, Danielle Hitch, Petra Brown, Susie Macfarlane, Janet Watson, Mary Dracup, Kate Anderson, Liz Berquist, Jane Neapolitan, Kavita Rao, Sam Johnston, Eleanor Castine, Elizabeth Costa-Renders, Frederic Fovet
(2019), Transforming Higher Education Through Universal Design for Learning, London, Eng., A7
Syntax and morphology in aided language development
S Clendon, K Anderson
(2016), pp. 119-140, The silent partner? Language, interaction and aided communication, Guilford, Eng., B1
K Anderson, S Balandin, R Stancliffe
(2016), Vol. 11, pp. 375-384, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, England, C1
K Anderson, P Andres
(2016), Vol. 18, pp. 67-74, Journal of clinical practice in speech-language pathology, Melbourne, Vic., C1
K Anderson, S Balandin, R Stancliffe
(2015), Vol. 17, pp. 185-195, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Australian parents' experiences of speech generating device (SGD) service delivery
K Anderson, S Balandin, R Stancliffe
(2014), Vol. 17, pp. 75-83, Developmental neurorehabilitation, London, England, C1-1
N Wilson, C Bigby, R Stancliffe, S Balandin, D Craig, K Anderson
(2013), Vol. 38, pp. 344-355, Journal of intellectual & developmental disability, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
J Chng, R Stancliffe, N Wilson, K Anderson
(2013), Vol. 57, pp. 1130-1142, Journal of intellectual disability research, Chichester, Eng., C1-1
He cares about me and I care about him : children's experiences of friendship with peers who use AAC
K Anderson, S Balandin, S Clendon
(2011), Vol. 27, pp. 77-90, Augmentative and alternative communication, London, England, C1-1
The storybook method: research feedback with young participants
K Anderson, S Balandin
(2011), Vol. 27, pp. 279-291, Augmentative and alternative communication, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Inclusive Health Communication in Specialist Disability Accommodation
Dr Kate Anderson, Dr Joanne Watson, Dr Meredith Prain, Nathan Wilson, Prof Angela Dew, Patricia Frawley, Dr Amie O'Shea, A/Prof Melissa Bloomer, Prof Catherine Bennett
MRFF (DISER) - CRR Communications Strategies and Approaches During Outbreaks Grant
- 2021: $109,047
Other Public Sector Funding
National Disability Research Agenda
Prof Angela Dew, Dr Kevin Murfitt, Dr Joanne Watson, Dr Amie O'Shea, Dr Kate Anderson
Department of Social Services
- 2022: $5,000
- 2021: $34,910
The uptake, benefits and impacts of virtual healthcare for non-hospitalised TAC clients and providers.
Prof Genevieve Pepin, Prof Elizabeth Manias, Dr Kate Anderson, Prof Marj Moodie, A/Prof Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Prof Bodil Rasmussen, Prof Anna Peeters, A/Prof Martin Hensher
Transport Accident Commission
- 2023: $93,089
- 2022: $104,958
- 2021: $155,149
Industry and Other Funding
MIND Dual disability capacity building project
A/Prof Erin Wilson, Dr Robert Campain, Dr Kate Anderson
MIND Australia
- 2016: $36,000
Research to Action Guide on "first principles" in communication within the disability sector
Dr Kate Anderson
National Disability Services
- 2017: $10,909
Evaluation of the expansion of telehealth through primary care in Australia.
Prof Anna Peeters, Prof Elizabeth Manias, A/Prof Kevin Mc Namara, Prof Vincent Versace, Dr Andrea Hernan, A/Prof Martin Hensher, Prof Marj Moodie, A/Prof Lan Gao, Prof Liliana Orellana, Prof Andrea Driscoll, Prof Bodil Rasmussen, Prof Peter Vuillermin, Dr Kate Anderson
Western Alliance
- 2021: $24,250
- 2020: $24,250
My Active Life Program Evaluation
Ms Valerie Watchorn, Dr Kate Anderson, A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Dr Joanne Watson, Mr Pearse Fay, Ms Sally Logan
Solve Disability Solutions Inc
- 2023: $38,160
- 2022: $300
- 2021: $68,965
Western Victoria PHN Digital Health Strategy Community Consultation and Digital Health Literacy Support.
A/Prof Anna Ugalde, Dr Eva Yuen, Dr Paul Cooper, A/Prof Lemai Nguyen, A/Prof Sandeep Reddy, Prof Anna Peeters, Dr Kate Anderson, Dr Kate Huggins, Dr Feby Savira, Mr Imran Muhammad, Prof Bodil Rasmussen, Dr Natalie Winter
Western Victoria Primary Health Network Limited
- 2022: $75,000
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report