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Ray Kelly Fitness The body transformation specialists! Mr Kelly was awarded ESSA Exercise Physiologist of the Year in 2019. Often, patients also see a reduction in medications.

Ray Kelly - BA (Hmn Mvmnt) ESSAM AEP MTeach BRes

Ray Kelly is a proud Gomeroi man and one of Australia’s leading health professionals, with over 31 years’ experience in the health and sports industries. He has a degree in Human Movement, 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 completi

ng 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 at the University of Melbourne. He holds several advisory positions including the Australian Diabetes Educators Association Expert Reference Group, NSW Health's Agency for Clinical Innovation's Diabetes in Community for Aboriginal People Project, Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovation, the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Indigenous Advisory Group, ESSA NSW State Chapter, and the ESSA Exercise Physiology Advisory Group.

'Too Deadly for Diabetes' is a lifestyle program designed by Ray and provided primarily through Aboriginal medical services in rural and remote NSW. Ray Kelly engages with the local Indigenous community and health care providers to identify obstacles and design strategies. This have proven effective with each location witnessing a major improvement in clinical outcomes. An independent study was completed on the program in Western Sydney where participants achieved an average weight loss of 7.5kg and a reduction in HbA1c of 1.7%. In particular, the Too Deadly for Diabetes program is provided in many areas where the management of type 2 diabetes is often poor. This leads to an increasing number of patients suffering from complications with their feet, kidneys, eyes and cardiovascular system. As participants often improve their food intake, increase physical activity and reduce HbA1c, the previous issues around the co-morbidities are significantly reduced. In Ray’s experience, Indigenous communities have unique obstacles to health. By guiding discussions, Ray assists local health staff and community in identifying obstacles and then designing localised strategies. This has led to programs which have resulted in substantial improvements in HbA1c and reductions in medication use within short periods of time. Currently, Ray provides research-based training and education to GPs, nurses, and other health professionals working in primary care. 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. He also recently co-hosted the 3-part series on remission of type 2 diabetes alongside Dr Michael Mosley for SBS.

The next Leadership in Diabetes Care workshop will be held in Tamworth on February 13-14. If you or your team would like...
17/01/2025

The next Leadership in Diabetes Care workshop will be held in Tamworth on February 13-14. If you or your team would like ti learn more about how to improve health outcomes for chronic diseases in your region, sign up in the link below!

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Bev is one of our stars from the Too Deadly for Diabetes program in Western Sydney! She now assists in the running of th...
16/01/2025

Bev is one of our stars from the Too Deadly for Diabetes program in Western Sydney! She now assists in the running of the program at Marrin Weejali in Emerton.

We kick off our next program in mid-February!

The program at Marrin Weejali is funded by Went West, and coordinated by the team at Emerton Pharmacy

For Gumbaynggirr and Djangadi elder Bev Donovan, the memory of how she “spiralled out of control” in the wake of her mother’s death still brings her to tears. A loss for her whole community, the death left Aunty Bev adrift.

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15/01/2025

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The “Leadership in Diabetes Care” workshops build on the success of Ray's acclaimed Too Deadly for Diabetes program—recognised for significantly improving health outcomes through culturally tailored interventions. These workshops are in partnership with Diabetes Australia and supported by th...

Grateful for the nomination and to be a finalist. The credit needs to go to the communities I partner with, that continu...
07/01/2025

Grateful for the nomination and to be a finalist. The credit needs to go to the communities I partner with, that continue to show what can be achieved in health!

Those taking any medication for type 2 diabetes should not be doing so without the inclusion of an exercise program. If ...
27/12/2024

Those taking any medication for type 2 diabetes should not be doing so without the inclusion of an exercise program. If you do, you won't be getting the best benefits, and you could be taking more medications than you might otherwise need.
In this study, they report on the impact physical activity has with fat on/in the liver, a big driver for type 2 diabetes.

Background The increasing prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), parallels the rise in sedentary...

From my section on Healthy Eating:"Health professionals need to be aware of racism, bias and discrimination, especially ...
05/12/2024

From my section on Healthy Eating:

"Health professionals need to be aware of racism, bias and discrimination, especially in the area of alcohol consumption. Excessive alcohol intake is often assumed to be a major problem within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, yet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to abstain from alcohol. The amount of and regularity with which alcohol is consumed vary across individuals and communities (refer to Chapter 2: Healthy living and health risks, Alcohol)."

Healthy diets and foods can protect against chronic disease, and unhealthy diets and foods can cause or are associated with some chronic diseases.

Willei Coe, looking ready to lace the boots up again!Nearly 20kg down, blood sugars great, and absolutely killing it. Gr...
05/12/2024

Willei Coe, looking ready to lace the boots up again!
Nearly 20kg down, blood sugars great, and absolutely killing it. Great work brother!

"Although the Australian dietary guidelines emphasise that ultra-processed foods should be limited, there are a consider...
04/12/2024

"Although the Australian dietary guidelines emphasise that ultra-processed foods should be limited, there are a considerable number of ultra-processed foods included in the five food groups.12 Ultra-processed foods make the highest dietary contribution to energy intake (calories) for people in Australia, accounting for 42% of energy intake, with the consumption of ultra-processed foods impacting negatively on the intake of non-ultra-processed foods and on all nutrients linked to chronic disease in Australia.12"

Healthy diets and foods can protect against chronic disease, and unhealthy diets and foods can cause or are associated with some chronic diseases.

If you are at the NACCHO conference check out Jason’s session at 9:50 this morning. It’s a great move forward for the he...
03/12/2024

If you are at the NACCHO conference check out Jason’s session at 9:50 this morning. It’s a great move forward for the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people!

It’s Thanksgiving Day here in Hawaii, and whilst it’s not a holiday we celebrate in Australia it’s hard not to reflect o...
28/11/2024

It’s Thanksgiving Day here in Hawaii, and whilst it’s not a holiday we celebrate in Australia it’s hard not to reflect on everything you are thankful for. I am very thankful for the amazing family and friends I have in my life, some truly exceptional people. I’m thankful for the opportunities I’ve been provided and the experiences I get to have. Life throws some tough moments at you, but there is so much to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Catching up with Rumbalara Aboriginal Corporation in Shepparton.
14/11/2024

Catching up with Rumbalara Aboriginal Corporation in Shepparton.

Another great ACADI Summit for World Diabetes Day at the University of Melbourne
14/11/2024

Another great ACADI Summit for World Diabetes Day at the University of Melbourne

Very grateful for the support I have from key organizations in Aboriginal health such as the Indigenous Allied Health Au...
12/11/2024

Very grateful for the support I have from key organizations in Aboriginal health such as the Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)

Ray Kelly is a proud Gomeroi 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 with a Master of Teaching (PDHPE) and a Bachelor of Research where he focused on the reversal of typ...

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07/11/2024

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The program is about to kick off in Goodooga!
06/11/2024

The program is about to kick off in Goodooga!

Brewarrina!
06/11/2024

Brewarrina!

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Throwback Thursday: this was 4.5 years ago, 7 days after we began our program in Western Sydney. I can’t thank WentWest, Marrin Weejali, and Emerton Pharmacy enough!
Throwback Thursday: this was 4.5 years ago, 7 days after we began our program in Western Sydney. I can’t thank WentWest, Marrin Weejali, and Emerton Pharmacy enough!

Throwback Thursday: this was 4.5 years ago, 7 days after we began our program in Western Sydney. I can’t thank WentWest Ltd, Marrin-Weejali Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Centre, and Emerton Pharmacy enough! Together we’ve been able to help many people improve their health, reduce their HbA1c, and reduce medications. The biggest thank you goes to those in the community that have supported us! I love you all!

Goodooga mob, Walgett Aboriginal Medical Servicebis looking to bring the Too Deadly for Diabetes program to your community. As you can see in Ted Fields video, this program can be life changing. If you are interested let us know!

When it comes to reaching your health goals, be comfortable being uncomfortable!
When it comes to reaching your health goals, be comfortable being uncomfortable!

Walgett people! Our next program starts next week! You know Ted, well he got off insulin in the first week! If you want to improve your blood sugars, head to the AMS and ask for Vivien!
Walgett people! Our next program starts next week! You know Ted, well he got off insulin in the first week! If you want to improve your blood sugars, head to the AMS and ask for Vivien!

Ted started the Too Deadly for Diabetes program 3 weeks ago, and after 9 years on insulin no longer requires it. A big thanks to NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park for supplying the funding that gave Ted access, and to TAMS and Walhallow Health for supporting him through it!

I found out last week that I had a 40% blockage in the main artery of the heart (LAD), and that I was at high risk of a heart attack. I felt the fittest I’ve been in years, but an annual health check showed something wasn’t right! Get a health check!
I found out last week that I had a 40% blockage in the main artery of the heart (LAD), and that I was at high risk of a heart attack. I felt the fittest I’ve been in years, but an annual health check showed something wasn’t right! Get a health check!

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Ray Kelly - BA (Hmn Mvmnt) AEP MTeach BRes Ray Kelly is a proud Kamilaroi man, and one of Australia's leading health professionals, with over 29 years experience in the health and sports industries. He is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and was recently announced as Exercise Physiologist of the Year. Ray has a degree in exercise science, a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelor of Research. He is now moving into a PhD in the reversal of type 2 diabetes. Within the fitness industry he has had a great deal of success in the area of weight loss. He was employed as a trainer in the first 2 seasons of The Biggest Loser Australia, where he was given 1 contestant each year. He achieved a perfect record with both contestants winning the competition in consecutive years (Adro Sarnelli, 2006; Chris Garling, 2007). Ray also has his own accredited course for personal trainers where they can learn his ‘real-world’ strategies for stripping the weight off clients. He has also written a book on weight loss, titled "Winners Do What Losers Don’t" (New Holland, 2008), and has a new book out in September 2014 (Full Plate, Less Weight). He has also had input into publications including Good Medicine, Woman’s Day, Slimming and Health, Health Digest, That’s Life, and The Fist. Ray’s true passion is chronic disease, and he travels the world each year attending the major obesity and chronic disease conferences in a bid to improve his knowledge. Over the years he has made friends with some of the world’s leading researchers and often uses these trips to pick their brain. Currently Ray has a number of chronic disease programs, that focus on improving diabetes and heart disease within his patients. Ray also provides education seminars for doctors, nurses, personal trainers, and other health professionals. He is also the man behind Australia's leading meal replacement shake, Rapid Loss. Ray’s other passion is sport and he has been involved in athlete development within Institute of Sport programs for World Championship and Olympic competition (preparing athletes for 2 Olympics), and lectured at Level 1 and 2 coaching courses. He has worked with most of Australia's top professional boxers, including many World Champions (including Anthony Mundine, Daniel Geale, Michael Katsidis, Chris John, Will Tomlinson, and Lenny Zappavigna). He has also worked on Fox8's boxing reality TV show ‘The Contender’.