A small team with a serious track record.
Who We Are

We work behind the scenes to help clients with complex missions move the needle where it matters most.
Who do we work with?
We understand the constraints, the politics, and the pressure, and we help you cut through.
Private sector companies driving impact in regulated industries
Peak bodies and professional associations
Community, social service, and non-profit organisations
Government and public sector–adjacent organisations
Our model is lean, and built for trust. We partner long-term, work fast when needed, and care about the outcomes over the optics.
Our Team
Salus Advisory is led by Kelly Dargan, with a flexible team of experts across policy, advocacy, comms, and market strategy.
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A strategic problem-solver who specialises in navigating complex environments. Kelly founded Salus to connect people, purpose and ideas, delivering practical solutions that create meaningful change.

Experienced advisor in strategy, policy and stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors. Anthony provides reliable support to clients facing complex challenges, with a focus on achievable outcomes.

Surgeon with hands-on experience in healthcare delivery, clinical systems and service improvement. Dr Olphert combines medical expertise with practical knowledge to inform strategy and service design.

Implementation and change management specialist with background in government, consulting and industry reforms. Ben focuses on turning plans into reality, with an emphasis on measurable results.
Policy expert with background across public and private health sectors, digital health, Indigenous health, primary care and international health. Annette helps clients effectively engage with stakeholders and contribute to complex reform processes.

Advisor with substantial experience in health policy, advocacy and governance. Patrick offers practical thinking, policy expertise and sound judgement for challenging projects.