Andrew Kelly

Thrive Ability is a wellbeing innovation company transforming how we support mental health across workplaces, communities, and systems. As Co-Founder and Director of Growth, I lead national strategy, program development, partnerships, and delivery — scaling our evidence-based approach to wellbeing education across sectors. We work with clients to address the growing demand for proactive, preventative, and practical solutions to mental health and psychosocial risk. From just-in-time workshops and targeted leadership sessions, through to comprehensive blended learning programs, we support: – Individuals to build personal wellbeing capability – Teams & peers to support others with confidence – Leaders to foster psychological safety and resilience – Whole systems to shift culture and embed sustainable change Our approach combines engaging content, science-based frameworks (like our BEACON Framework model), live learning experiences, community-building, and measurable outcomes — helping clients move beyond awareness and into meaningful, lasting action. Key achievements: -Led wellbeing program rollouts across NSW Health, NSW DCJ, DFFH Victoria, Greater Western Water, NRL, Richmond Fellowship QLD, Life Without Barriers and more. -Developed modular program architecture to meet diverse needs across sectors. -Produced the award-winning How to Thrive documentary, now a core engagement tool. -Built scalable delivery systems integrating CRM, compliance, digital access, and evaluation. -Recognised with multiple awards for innovation, learning design and impact. Thrive Ability’s mission is simple but bold: to prove that thriving is a learnable skill — and to help create environments where people can do just that.

How to Thrive is a feature documentary exploring the science of happiness — and whether it can transform the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges. As Producer, I led the film from concept to completion, overseeing development, funding (Screen Australia, VicScreen, Documentary Australia and Philanthropy), production, and international distribution. The film follows positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod as she supports a group of seven people using interventions grounded in positive psychology, neuroscience and wellbeing science. With unprecedented access, the film offers an intimate and hopeful lens into personal transformation — asking the powerful question: Can happiness be taught? How to Thrive has gone on to win multiple international awards and is now streamed globally (Kanopy) and used as an engagement tool in wellbeing education across community, corporate and government sectors. It continues to fuel conversations about preventative mental health, strength-based support, and the idea that thriving is a learnable skill. Highlights: -Produced a multi-award-winning documentary across 5+ years -Managed complex production and compliance, mental health duty of care, and contributor support -Delivered impact-producing strategy linking film to a national wellbeing education initiative -Secured distribution across Australian cinema chains and global streaming -Selected by festivals and learning platforms worldwide for its emotional depth and evidence-based messaging 🎬 “A powerful, intimate and uplifting film that shifts the conversation on mental health from what’s wrong to what’s possible.”

As Co-Founder and Producer at Beyondedge, I spent two decades designing and delivering innovative learning and development solutions for leading organisations across Australia. We specialise in mission-critical eLearning, video content and instructional design — blending cutting-edge media with behavioural science and adult learning theory to deliver outcomes that truly stuck. Beyondedge earned a reputation for producing strategic, engaging and scalable training — whether for corporate compliance, frontline workforce development, or public safety education. We support clients across sectors including health, finance, mining, emergency services, education and government. Our secret sauce: Strong stakeholder engagement, sharp storytelling, and a deep understanding of how people learn. Highlights: -Led end-to-end production on hundreds of projects — from needs analysis to final delivery -Produced interactive learning and film content for CSIRO, BHP, ANZ, Queensland Health, QLD Fire & Emergency Services, DFAT, Westpac, Toll, and more -Held standing offer agreements with multiple Australian government departments for L&D delivery -Pioneered blended learning approaches before they were mainstream, combining human-centred design, video, animation, and interactive tools -Built scalable frameworks for compliance, onboarding, leadership, and culture transformation programs Beyondedge was where I developed the foundation for what I do today — creating experiences that inform, inspire and deliver measurable behaviour change.