PhD candidate, School of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
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 leading an MRFF funded study looking into the impact of lifestye programs and continuous glucose monitors on HbA1c for Aboriginal people living with type 2 diabetes.
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. Ray also co-hosted the 3-part series on remission of type 2 diabetes alongside Dr Michael Mosley for SBS.