Associate Professor Kate Anderson is a researcher based on the Sunshine Coast who has worked as an ally in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and communities for more than 15 years. Her research spans areas such as cancer, kidney disease, and wellbeing. Currently, her program of research at the Yardhura Walani Centre focuses on understanding and measuring the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across their lifespan. She has extensive qualitative research skills and has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles.