Ray Kelly

Ray Kelly is a proud Gamilaroi man and one of Australia’s leading health professionals, with over 33 years’ experience in the health and sports industries. He is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and with a Master of Teaching (PDHPE) and a Bachelor of Research where he focused on the reversal of type 2 diabetes in the Indigenous community. He is currently completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Analysis of the factors contributing to successful reversal of type 2 diabetes through lifestyle change by Indigenous people in Australia.

Ray has recently authored 3 sections (Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Overweight/Obesity) in the updated RACGP/NACCHO 'National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people'. He is also on the Leadership Group for the Department of Health and Aged Care's '24-hour Guide'.

Currently, Ray provides research-based training and education to GPs, nurses, and other health professionals working in Aboriginal health services. He then provides support as they embed these changes within their current treatments. This had led to decreases in blood pressure, HbA1c and the co-morbidities associated with these conditions. Often, patients also see a reduction in medications. He also recently co-hosted the 3-part series on remission of type 2 diabetes alongside Dr Michael Mosley for SBS.