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Biography
Em is a senior research fellow in the School of Primary and Allied Healthcare at Monash University. They also hold Adjunct Senior Research Fellow positions in the Living with Disability Research Centre at La Trobe University and College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville QLD.
Em has a diverse background of research experience which is underpinned by quantitative methodologies and analysis. Em has developed a strong track record of research that is generating an evidence to bring about positive change for vulnerable groups. Most recently this has focused on employment supports, and human and animal supports, that facilitate social and community inclusion.
Em also has co-design and co-production expertise with lived experience experts, service providers and government agencies. They also have extensive experience in the development of AAA-accessible digital and print resource design for the health and disability sectors (e.g., see My Allied Health Space), as well as for knowledge translation (e.g., see 2022 example by Bould et al)
Research interests
Practices, programs and policies to enable participation of people with cognitive disability
Social inclusion for people with cognitive disability
Mainstream employment pathways for people with neurological disability
Supporting social connections for healthy ageing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Ph.D, University of Wolverhampton
Feb 2003 → Apr 2006
Award Date: 4 Apr 2006
Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Wolverhampton
Sept 2004 → Jun 2005
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Psychology & Music, BSc (Hons), University of Roehampton
Sept 1998 → Jun 2001
Award Date: 29 Jun 2001
External positions
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, James Cook University
1 Mar 2021 → …
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University
17 Jun 2019 → …
Research area keywords
- disability
- Social isolation
- loneliness
- mental health
- wellbeing
- Health
- employment
- complex injury
- policy
- education
- health professional education
- Housing
- animal supports
- Assistance Animals
- Intergenerational Relationships
- community connections
- Marginalised communities
- pets
- intercultural relationships
- Volunteering
- co-design
- Action research
- Accessibility
- Inclusion
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Early Evaluation of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (RFx20482)
Bould, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadby, J. M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Forster, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hayward, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morgan, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor-Hall, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barclay, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bourke-Taylor, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bhopti, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Templeton, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Stewart, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
15/11/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Environment and behaviour mapping in Residential Aged Care: Evidence to inform built, technology and workforce design.
Callaway, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bould, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gusheh, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Carnemolla, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Licciardi, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Manser, L. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/10/22 → 1/10/25
Project: Research
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Biopsychosocial effects of formal volunteering in older adults: What does the evidence tell us and what can we learn from the communities we work with?
Maghidman, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callaway, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bould, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Mitchell, D. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/08/23 → 1/04/24
Project: Research
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Procurement of services to develop a detailed inclusions list, exclusions list, exceptions process, guidance and a list of AT-HM for people with progressive conditions, for Government consideration.
Layton, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bould, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
2/06/23 → 17/12/24
Project: Research
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PaPs: Pilot of an Animal-Assisted Activity program in residential aged care to support intergenerational and intercultural social connections for healthy ageing
Bould, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bevilacqua, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Downing, S. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Croaker, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Young, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/01/23 → 28/06/24
Project: Research
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Animal-assisted interventions in adult hospital rehabilitation settings: A scoping review
O'Louglin, M. (Leading Author), Edwards, R., Bould, E. (Leading Author), Devine, S. & Downing, S., Sept 2024, In: Nursing and Health Sciences. 26, 3, 13 p., e13138.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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A Survey of Factors That Influence Affinity With Dogs for People With Autism
Cammarano, E., Bould, E., Lalor, A. & Callaway, L., 1 Feb 2024, In: Anthrozoos. 37, 1, p. 137-153 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Investigating employers’ attitudes and knowledge about employing someone with a spinal cord injury
Barclay, L. (Leading Author), Vecchio, A. & Bould, E. (Leading Author), 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 23, p. 5554-5561 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
‘Having the dog as part of our family gives us hope’: Experiences of the impact of assistance dogs on the occupational engagement of children with autism and their families
Agnew, Z., Callaway, L., Lalor, A., Peart, A. & Bould, E., Feb 2024, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 71, 1, p. 18-34 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Behaviour support for people with acquired brain injury within the National Disability Insurance Scheme: an Australian survey of the provider market
Bould, E. (Leading Author), Sloan, S. & Callaway, L. (Leading Author), 1 Dec 2023, In: Brain Impairment. 24, 3, p. 474-488 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Employment CoLab joint winner of the award for Excellence in Injury and Disability Management (Return to Work / Community) at the 2021 Excellence in Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) Award ceremony
Bould, E. (Recipient), Callaway, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Thomas, S. (Recipient), Witts, L. (Recipient), Johnstone, S. (Recipient) & Stockton, M. (Recipient), 28 Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Industry Education Programs (team)
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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National Research Award of the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability, 2017, for the paper: Conundrums of Supported Living: The Experiences of People with Intellectual Disability
Bigby, C. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient) & Beadle-Brown, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant
Barclay, L. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Warren, N. (Recipient) & Vecchio, A. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice-Chancellor's Education and Research Excellence Awards 2021
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 22 Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Auditing publicly accessible Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to develop guidance for NDIS participants applying for assistance animal supports
Bould, E. (Supervisor) & Nottle, C. (Supervisor)
2024 → 2025Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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The relationship between sensory processing and the time neurotypical school-aged children spend engaging in play: an exploratory study
Bould, E. (Examiner)
27 Oct 2023 → 8 Nov 2023Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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BMC Health Services Research (Journal)
Bould, E. (Peer reviewer)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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The experiences of people with intellectual disabilities employed in community cafes: A qualitative study
Callaway, L. (Supervisor) & Bould, E. (Supervisor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Toolkit for facilitators of the Pets and People program (Participatory Community Practice Project)
Bould, E. (Supervisor) & Callaway, L. (Speaker)
2023 → 2024Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Industry projects
Press/Media
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Using pets to support healthy ageing – pilot study
14/11/22 → 29/12/23
6 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Old people’s home for ... dogs? The aged care centre where pets are a perfect fit
11/02/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment