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Katie Kelly OAM PLY

Diversity

and Inclusion

Advocate,

2x Paralympian

  • Gold Medallist - Triathlon Paralympics (Rio 2016)
  • 2x Paralympian (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020)
  • 2x World Champion (2015, 2017)
  • Order of Australia Medallist (2017)
  • Sport Access Foundation Founder and Director
  • Achieve Australia Board Member‍
  • Griffith University Inclusive Council Industry FellowGriffith University Inclusive Council
  • Next Sense Ambassador
About KK
Katie Kelly on Opera House
Opportunities

Corporate, sporting and charity event Appearances

If you are interested in having me appear or speak as a diversity and inclusion advocate at a corporate function, sporting or charity event, please get in touch.
I would love to hear from you.
Contact
Katie Kelly at Harvey Norman Paralympics Announcement
KK Blog

Intersectionality - Disability and LGBTQ+

Katie's journey, living with a disability (Usher Syndrome) and identifying as a gay person is one of tenacity and grit. Her incredible perspective, fear and struggle of not being accepted on both fronts, will enlighten and empower you to make a difference to the world in your own way.
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Katie Kelly Speaking about Disability
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All the latest news from Team KK

Dec 4, 2023
Advocacy

PODCAST - Colin. D. Ellis Culture Makers

A podcast with Colin D. Ellis from his show Culture Makers This is a 'how to' podcast for anyone who wants to create a great place to work. Here, culture leaders will share their i

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Nov 19, 2023
Honorary awards

Honorary Award - Paralympian Pin athlete #994 since 1960 Rome Paralympics

Paralympian #994 of 1,126 from 1960 Rome Paralympics to 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Those numbers bring home the incredible history, that is the Australian Paralympic Team, and what

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Nov 17, 2023
Sport Access

Launch of 2023 Sport Access Foundation grant recipients at Griffith University

Sport Access Foundation announced the 2023 sporting grant recipients which included 14 young Australians and 4 Sporting Clubs. Every year we receive over a hundred applications

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Nov 15, 2023
Honorary awards

Honorary Award - Inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame at Griffith University

Last night I was inducted into the Griffith University Sports College Sporting Hall of Fame. All the more incredibly honoured to be inducted given the alumni of boast 55 Olympians,

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Nov 10, 2023
Deaf awareness

Co-Patron - Australian Deaf Games Launch in Newcastle

Last night we launched Accessible exhibition 'More than sport - history, culture and connection in deaf and hard of hearing communities' at Newcastle Library, ahead of the 60th ann

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Oct 28, 2023
Guest Speaker

Panel Member - NSW Regional Academy of Coaches Conference

Yesterday I shared best practices for inclusive coaching on a panel alongside Dean WiddersAndrew LoganShona Eichorn for the NSW Regional Academies of Sport (RASI) Coaches Conferenc

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Testimonials

What they say about KK

Katie Page
Katie Kelly is exceptional. She is an exceptional para-triathlete, philanthropist and social welfare entrepreneur. Her achievements in just one of these fields puts her in the league of champion.
Katie Page
CEO
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Harvey Norman
John Wylie
She is also a community-minded person who is committed to giving back to sport and to Australian life more broadly. She is a genuine role model and leader.
John Wylie
Former Chairman
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Australian Sports Commision
Lynne Anderson
Katie has set up her own Foundation, Sport Access Foundation. This is a wonderful reflection on Katie’s profound sense of gratitude and aspirations to give back.
Lynne Anderson
CEO
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Paralympics Australia
Greg Nash
We’re incredibly proud of Katie and delighted to support her on her quest to represent Australia at Tokyo 2020. We’re also proud of the work of Katie and SAF are doing to assist the next generation of Paralympians.
Greg Nash
CEO
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PICA Group
Mark Vassella
Katie is the founder of this wonderful organisation (Sport Access Foundation), she's a gold medal winning Paratriathlete, and she's an incredible inspiration.
Mark Vassella
CEO
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BlueScope
Robert Mancinelli
The feedback has been absolutely fantastic, with one of our leaders today telling us it was one of the best external speaker events he has been to in his time in Shell.
Robert Mancinelli
General Manager, Central Business Services
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Shell Australia
Linda Fagan
My two sons came home excited to tell me about hearing you speak at their schools' Waverley College, Sydney (all boys college) celebration of International Women's Day 2020.
Linda Fagan
CEO
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Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation & Proud Mum
Chris Anderson
She has taken her amazing attitude to life to an even greater level of personal success when in 2016 she became the first ever Australian athlete to win a Paralympic gold medal in Triathlon.
Chris Anderson
Former NRL Coach
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Melbourne Storm and Australian Kangaroos
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Katie Kelly Ambassador
Ambassador

I am proud to support and work together with:

Achieve AustraliaUsher Kids AustraliaGriffith University, Inclusive Futures - Reimagining DisabilityGriffith University, Inclusive Futures - Reimagining DisabilityAustralian Deaf Games 2024Next Sense Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
About

Community involvement

AUS Deaf Games Co-Patron
AUS Deaf Games Co-Patron
AUS Deaf Games Co-Patron
2024
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD)
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD)
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD)
2023
Achieve Australia Board Member
Achieve Australia Board Member
Achieve Australia Board Member
2023
Griffith University Reimagining Disability Inclusive Council - Industry Fellow
Griffith University Reimagining Disability Inclusive Council - Industry Fellow
Griffith University Reimagining Disability Inclusive Council - Industry Fellow
2022
QLD Eye Institute Foundation ‘Last Seen Member’
QLD Eye Institute Foundation ‘Last Seen Member’
QLD Eye Institute Foundation ‘Last Seen Member’
2022
Cycle QLD Ambassador
Cycle QLD Ambassador
Cycle QLD Ambassador
2021
Inclusion Solutions Ambassador
Inclusion Solutions Ambassador
Inclusion Solutions Ambassador
2021
AIS 'Share a Yarn' Ambassador
AIS 'Share a Yarn' Ambassador
AIS 'Share a Yarn' Ambassador
2020
AIS Community Engagement Award (Finalist)
AIS Community Engagement Award (Finalist)
AIS Community Engagement Award (Finalist)
2019
UsherKids Australia Ambassador
UsherKids Australia Ambassador
UsherKids Australia Ambassador
2018
More ABout KK

Sport Access Foundation

a dream achieved

The idea of a foundation to help young Australians with a disability access sport has always been a lifetime ambition.

In January of 2017 - I achieved that dream.

SAF Website
Competition

Sporting awards

Tokyo Paralympian
Tokyo Paralympian
Tokyo Paralympian
2021
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
2021
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
2020
Australian Sports Medal - Department of The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Australian Sports Medal - Department of The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Australian Sports Medal - Department of The Prime Minister and Cabinet
2020
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
QLD Para-triathlete of the Year
2019
3rd at World Championships
3rd at World Championships
3rd at World Championships
2018
Female Triathlete of the Year
Female Triathlete of the Year
Female Triathlete of the Year
2017
Para-triathlete of the Year
Para-triathlete of the Year
Para-triathlete of the Year
2017
Sir Roden Cutler Award
Sir Roden Cutler Award
Sir Roden Cutler Award
2017
Order of Australia Medal
Order of Australia Medal
Order of Australia Medal
2017
World Champion (1st place)
World Champion (1st place)
World Champion (1st place)
2017
Paralympic Gold Medallist (Rio)
Paralympic Gold Medallist (Rio)
Paralympic Gold Medallist (Rio)
2016
Deaf Sports Australia Athlete of the Year
Deaf Sports Australia Athlete of the Year
Deaf Sports Australia Athlete of the Year
2016
World Champion (1st place)
World Champion (1st place)
World Champion (1st place)
2015
Competition

Paratriathlon

As a former elite level para-triathlete, I competed in the PTVI division for vision impaired athletes.

750mSwim

Tethered to a guide

20kmRide

On tandem bike

5kmRun

Tethered to a guide

Recent Race Results

6th
29 August 2021
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Total Time:
01 : 13: 01
Tokyo
Japan
1st
15 May 2021
ITU World Paratriathlon Series
Total Time:
01 : 10: 31
Yokohama
Japan
1st
28 February 2021
National Championships
Total Time:
01 : 12: 13
Devenport
TAS, Australia
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Sport Access Foundation
Achieve Australia
Griffith University - Reimagining Disability Inclusive Council
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
Next Sense
Usher Kids Australia
Australian Deaf Games 2024
Tagzart Design
Roberts & Morrow
Bulmer Group

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