Barbara Blundell, (BSW (hons), PhD), is a Lecturer and Teaching and Research Academic in the School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology at Curtin University, Western Australia.

Dr Blundell’s research interests have a particular focus on elder abuse, ageing and disability issues, human rights, and advocacy. She has conducted a number of research projects in these areas over the past 15 years, in partnership with both government and non-government organisations in Western Australia, Queensland, and nationally.