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Issue Details: First known date: 2009... 2009 Ian Anderson Interviewed by Jackie Huggins and Peter Read in 2009
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'Ian Anderson talks about his current positions, work and research; completing his PhD.; receiving a fellowship; how the Co-operative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health [CRC] works; reflects on middle age and his sense of contributions and achievements; parenthood; homeownership; his marriage and family; his work impacting on his life and health; exercise; the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) network; the cost of career opportunities and what motivates his work; the nature of leadership and how he defines his public role; his contribution to the field of Indigenous Health, Aboriginal students and future generations; abilities, responsibilities and difficulties of leadership, self-perception and management; managing 43 staff in his university department, work versus family relationships; friendships; his sense of early mortality and reluctance to attend funerals.' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Recorded on 1 May 2009 at Melbourne, Vic.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,: National Library of Australia , 2009 .
      Extent: 106 minp.
      Note/s:
      • Timed summary (3 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 80 leaves)

      Series: Seven Years On : Continuing Life Histories of Aboriginal Leaders Oral History Project National Library of Australia (publisher), 1995 series - publisher interview 'A set of interviews with established or emerging leaders in the Australian Aboriginal community to initially discuss their background, current work, personal views on how and why Aboriginal affairs have changed in their lifetime, and future changes needed or expected. A series of follow-up interviews will be held at intervals of seven years to discuss changes in Aboriginal affairs in the intervening period, the impact of these changes personally and professsionally, how their views may have changed, and their expectations for the future.' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 13/12/2007).
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