Dr. Jenny Kelly

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 2004

Master of Public Health (with Distinction) James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, 2013

Master of Arts (Women's Studies) Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 1997

Graduate Diploma of Education (Adult) Northern Territory University, Darwin, NT, 1993

Bachelor of Nursing, Northern Territory University, Darwin, NT, 1992

Diploma of Nursing, Northern Territory University, Darwin, NT, 1991

 Batchelor College, NT

 Northern Territory University, Darwin, NT

 Deakin University, Geelong

James Cook University

 University of Queensland

I have extensive teaching experience across a range of disciplines including midwifery, nursing, health promotion, women’s studies, Aboriginal primary health care, women’s health, research skills and mental health. I have taught at certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate levels to a diverse student population including students from non-English speaking backgrounds, Aboriginal health worker students and undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery and nursing students. I have supervised 4 PhD students to completion. Units I have taught and coordinated include:

· HBS 107 Understanding Health

· HBS 109 Human Structure and Function

· HS 1111 Communication for Nursing and Midwifery

· NS 1220 Primary Health Care

· NS 2015 Law and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery

· NS 3118 Evidence Based Practice

· ASW 323 Reproductive Medicine

· ASW 342 Women and Social Change

· ASW 346 Feminist Research Methods

· NS 5131 Foundations of Midwifery Practice

· NS 5133 Healthy Labour, Birth and Puerperium

I am a public health professional with a background in nursing and midwifery and additional post graduate qualifications and expertise in adult education, women’s studies and English language teaching. I have extensive health experience in clinical, educational, research and project management roles throughout Australia. My diverse professional experience to date is evidence of my commitment to the improving health outcomes particularly for  marginalised and under-served population groups. 

Contributions to Public Policy

• I have had the privilege of managing a number of research projects that have contributed to improved health outcomes for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• As a result of our pandemic influenza work, the Department of Health has rewritten the Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as an ‘at risk’ group. The Plan now acknowledges the vital role of ‘two-way communication’ to tailor measures that are appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.