Andrea Kelly is a proud Warumungu and Larrakia woman with over 30 years of dedicated service in the Australia Public Service. Her career has been distinguished by her commitment to advancing the rights of First Nations peoples through influential roles, including her position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Reconciliation Australia. Notably, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme, a landmark initiative addressing historical injustices faced by Indigenous communities.

Currently serving as the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, Andrea leads efforts to advocate for culturally safe aged care services for First Nations people across Australia. Andrea’s extensive experience and deep cultural insights drive her ongoing work to influence public policy and achieve meaningful change for First Nations peoples.