Katie Kelly

Founded in 2016, Katie Kelly was born from a deeply personal mission. Katie Kelly, a two-time Paralympian and two-time World Champion in paratriathlon, saw a clear need for communications that genuinely reflect and celebrate diversity. Based on the Gold Coast, Australia, Katie Kelly brings a unique perspective to public relations, shaped by lived experience in elite sport and a commitment to inclusion. The agency was established to help organisations communicate more authentically, moving beyond tokenism to create messages that resonate with diverse audiences.

Current Focus and Philosophy

Today, Katie Kelly continues to operate from its headquarters in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 4217, specialising in public relations and communications services. The agency’s work is underpinned by a belief that representation matters—not just in imagery, but in the stories organisations tell and the communities they engage. Katie Kelly focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of diversity and inclusion, whether through media relations, strategic messaging, or community engagement. The agency’s Gold Coast base allows it to serve clients across Australia, from local not-for-profits to national corporations, with a particular strength in the sport, disability, and social impact sectors.

Services and Specialties

Katie Kelly offers a range of public relations and communications services tailored to organisations looking to embed inclusion into their core narrative. While specific service offerings are not detailed, based on the agency’s expertise and industry keywords, likely capabilities include:

• Strategic communications planning and counsel
• Media relations and press office support
• Crisis communications and reputation management
• Content creation (media releases, speeches, digital content)
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Diversity and inclusion messaging audits
• Event management and sponsorship communications
• Social media strategy and management
• Brand storytelling and thought leadership

These services are delivered with a focus on authenticity, ensuring that clients’ communications reflect their genuine commitment to inclusion rather than surface-level diversity. Katie Kelly’s background in high-performance sport also lends itself to advising clients on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity—themes that resonate strongly in both corporate and community contexts.

Who Benefits from Working with Katie Kelly

Katie Kelly is particularly well-suited for organisations that want to strengthen their diversity and inclusion efforts through communications. This includes corporate teams looking to build more inclusive employer brands, sporting bodies aiming to engage broader audiences, and not-for-profits or government agencies focused on community impact. The agency also works well with organisations undergoing change management or needing to communicate complex social issues with sensitivity. Because Katie Kelly is based on the Gold Coast, it is especially accessible for clients in Queensland and across Australia seeking a partner with both local understanding and national reach. Whether a client is launching an inclusive product, managing a sensitive issue, or simply wanting to tell better stories, Katie Kelly offers a grounded, experience-led approach to public relations.