In addition to her many swimming achievements Shelley has attained a number of qualifications including:

• Associated Speaker Member of National Speakers Association of Australia (NSAA)
• Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Trainers Training Certication of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education
• American Board Certified Hypnotherapist
• Level 1 Swim Coach - Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA)
• Accredited Coach - Australian Sports Commission (ASC)