Madeleine Kelly
Stories help us make sense of ourselves, each other and the world.
Through writing, speaking and education, I explore hope, community and what it means to be human.
I've worked and presented in Australia, Tanzania and Dubai. From the TEDx stage to classrooms and my quiet writing nook, every adventure has inspired the stories I tell today.
Hope lives here.
Writer · Speaker · Educator
What I do
Writing
Essays, reflections, poems and articles exploring hope, connection and what it means to be human. Featured in The Advertiser, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Southern Cross.
Speaking
TEDx speaker, educator and presenter for schools, conferences and organisations.
Book a Talk
My first book, published in 2023 by Allen & Unwin.
The School that Hope Built
Stories that stay with you
Stories have always helped me make sense of the world. My wish is that somewhere in my words, you find glimmers of hope and courage.
Letters from Maddie
