Beth Mozolic-Staunton

Beth Mozolic-Staunton is an Associate Professor at Bond University, within the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. She leads the Master of Occupational Therapy program and combines clinical expertise with academic leadership in health service delivery and workforce development.

• PhD in Health and Human Science (Southern Cross University)
• Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Southern Cross University)
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Colorado State University)
• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioural Neuroscience and Psychology (Lehigh University)

Her research focuses on occupational participation across the lifespan, emphasizing early childhood developmental challenges, cultural safety in healthcare, and interdisciplinary approaches for low socioeconomic populations. Recent work explores virtual reality in palliative care and school-system integration for occupational therapists.

Scientific contributions include collaborations on culturally responsive therapy resources, autism early detection frameworks, and rural health workforce strategies. Key supervision roles involve HDR and non-HDR students in projects addressing mental health, socioeconomic disparities, and Indigenous health content.