Personal profile
Research interests
I am an Associate Professor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Bond University.
I am an experienced occupational therapist with expertise across a broad range of practice settings including paediatrics, rural health, aged care, rehabilitation as well as school and community-based practice.
My PhD research focused on the early detection and support of young children with developmental challenges, including autism in community-based settings.
My research interests include health service delivery and health workforce development, health promotion and topics related to promoting occupational participation for individuals across the lifespan.
Education/Academic qualification
Health and Human Science, PhD, Developmental surveillance in early childhood education settings, Southern Cross University
2015 → 2020
Academic Practice, Graduate Certificate, Southern Cross University
2012 → 2014
Occupational Therapy, Master of Science, Colorado State University
2002 → 2004
Behavioural Neuroscience and Psychology, Bachelor's Degree, Lehigh University
1997 → 2001
External positions
Course Coordinator, Lecturer, Southern Cross University
Aug 2009 → …
Occupational Therapist, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
Jan 2005 → Jun 2009
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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An Indigenist approach to the development of culturally responsive nature based therapy resources
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Project Roles) & Jones, M. (HDR Student)
Project: HDR Student Project
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Cultural Safety: A First Nations Perspective
Tillott, V., Sebastian, T., Donelly, M., Barlo, S., Mozolic-Staunton, B., Atkinson, K., Berger, D., Briggs, C., Carey, J., Singleton, T. & Swinton, C., Jan 2026, In: Nursing Inquiry. 33, 1, e70073.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Cultural safety and First Nations health content within tertiary education for undergraduate healthcare students: A scoping review
Tillott, V., Barlo, S., Donelly, M., Mozolic-Staunton, B. & Sebastian, T., Apr 2025, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 72, 2, p. 1-24 24 p., e70011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Early Intervention: A Practice Setting for Early Childhood Mental Health
Mozolic-Staunton, B., Barnekow, K. & Barlow, K., 14 Mar 2025, Occupational Therapy for Mental Health: A Vision for Participation. Brown, C., Munoz, J. & Stoffel, V. (eds.). 3 ed. F.A. Davis Company, p. 721-743 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Education › peer-review
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Health Behaviours and Swimming Competency Among Bond University Medicine and Allied Health Students
Furness, J., Rathbone, E., Mozolic-Staunton, B., Szkwara, J., Cox, G. R., Keogh, J. W. L. & Brown, W. J., 2025, p. 624 of Abstract book. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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Occupational Therapy Australia 31th National Conference and Exhibition, 25-27 June 2025, Adelaide
Burritt, L., Mozolic-Staunton, B., Donelly, M. & Boyd, W., 23 Jun 2025, p. 6-7. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Understanding Neurodiversity: Perspectives and Practical Support in Academic Settings
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Presenter)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
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Systematic review of desensitisation strategies to support dental visits of autistic children
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Supervisor)
1 Feb 2025 → 30 Aug 2026Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Developing nature-based group activities for early psychosis intervention: feasibility in an occupational therapy mental health setting
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Supervisor)
1 Feb 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Educational Evidence-Based Resources in understanding Caregiver Burnout and the impact Screen Time has on Neurological Development in Autistic Children
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Supervisor)
1 Feb 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
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Evaluating the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: A Scoping Review on the Reported Effectiveness for Developmental Screening in Four-Year-Olds in Community- Based Settings
Mozolic-Staunton, B. (Supervisor)
1 Feb 2025 → 30 Aug 2026Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision