Colleen Kelly: Animal Behaviour + Biomechanics + Safety


VISITING ADJUNCT PROFESSOR COLLEEN B. KELLY


Animal Behaviour + Human Biomechanics

Police • Public Safety • Disability • Workplace Safety • Independent Living


For more than 40 years, Colleen Kelly has applied biomechanics, animal behaviour and practical safety education across police mounted units, elite sport, disability, universities and community programs internationally.


A former elected Spokeswoman for the WorkCover Authority of NSW, international keynote speaker and expert witness, she has also donated thousands of hours of police and community training free of charge.


Specialist Practice


POLICE, PUBLIC SAFETY & SPECIALIST TRAINING


MOUNTED POLICE & WORKING ANIMALS

  • Practical biomechanics for balance, posture, rider security and long hours in the saddle, combined with evidence-informed horse and dog behaviour, learning, welfare and safe handling. Police training has been provided free of charge for 40+ years.
  • International lectures, clinics and training linked with police organisations in Australia, the UK, Canada and the USA.


OFFICER SAFETY, BIOMECHANICS & WHS

  • More than 40 years of biomechanics across rehabilitation, elite sport, Olympic, Paralympic and police applications.
  • Focus areas include injury prevention, posture, movement, equipment use, ergonomics and workplace safety.


DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SAFETY

  • More than 30 years supporting disability, RDA and para-sport, including accessible communication, visual cues and Auslan-based signals.
  • Community programs use animals and practical education to support children, families, people with disability and safer animal interaction.


RESEARCH & COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • International education and research through the International Anti-Slavery Commission, including worker protection and exploitation risks.
  • Thousands of hours of donated police, disability, charitable and community training.


Available For Selected Projects


POLICE TRAINING • KEYNOTE SPEAKING • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS


Available for selected police, public-safety, educational, disability and community projects, including lectures, workshops, demonstrations and specialist training.

Recent Posts

The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste Transnational Seasonal Employment Study

by Colleen Kelly

Researcher: Adj. Prof. Colleen B. Kelly Start Date: February, 2025Completion Date: March, 2027 Follow-Up: A comprehensive final report will be submitted upon project completion, with recommended follow-up studies at 12 and 24 months to assess long-term impacts. 1. Introduction The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste face urgent socio-economic challenges, such as high unemployment and limited educational … Continue reading The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste Transnational Seasonal Employment Study

Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations.

by Colleen Kelly

Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations. by Colleen B Kelly **DISCLAIMER:** I am not a lawyer. While my background as the Wpokeswoman for the WorkCover Authority of NSW provides me with experience in human resources and workplace safety, and my many years as a Manager at Australia’s leading recruitment agency at the time has … Continue reading Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations.

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by Colleen Kelly

Explore the top candidate evaluation tools for 2025. These tools offer advanced methods for assessing job fit, leadership potential, and personality traits, helping organizations enhance their recruitment and talent development strategies. SHL Talent Measurement Solutions, Hogan Assessments, Caliper Profile, TalentSorter, Korn Ferry Assessments, Criteria Corp’s HireSelect, Pymetrics, MindMill, Thomas International, and Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment are highlighted for their comprehensive approaches in evaluating candidates and fostering effective workplace environments.

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