Graduated from Port Pirie Hospital in South Australia. Later attained graduate certificates in mental health, oncology and palliative care nursing, graduate diploma in oncology nursing and a Master Degree in Nursing Leadership. Following senior nursing roles oncology and palliative care settings was appointed Palliative Care Nurse Consultant at Peter Mac in 2006, then as a Nurse Practitioner in 2012. Currently leads the Palliative Care Rapid Response Clinic at Peter Mac.