I am an early career researcher specialising in young-onset dementia, with a keen focus on vulnerable and minority populations. My mixed-methods PhD delved into modifiable risk factors for dementia in homelessness, including barriers to cognitive wellbeing and dementia risk reduction. Notably, my research emphasised the critical role of stable housing in mitigating dementia risk through a social determinants lens. With considerable experience in health, including roles with Dementia Australia, I have worked extensively with people experiencing young-onset dementia, culturally diverse groups, and those facing housing challenges.

• Dementia
• Young-onset dementia
• Dementia in hard-to-reach groups 
• Cognitive well-being
• Brain health & health promotion 

Currently working on the Joint Solutions Project, funded through the Department of Social Services under the auspices of the Young Persons in Nursing Homes Alliance. This project is looking at pathways of care for people with young-onset dementia, looking at gaps, barriers, and opportunities.

Experience in teaching including at the topic coordinator level across subject areas such as leadership in new public health & social determinants of health. 

Clare has an extensive history of working with Dementia Australia including people with young-onset dementia and people experiencing homelessness at cognitive risk. 

She is currently working on funded projects in collaboration with researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hosptital, looking at young-onset dementia.