About me:
I was born in Brisbane and spent the first five years of my life there, attending St Paul’s Catholic Primary School alongside my two older siblings, my sister Makensie and my brother Harrison. In 2014, my family relocated to the Gold Coast so my sister could pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, which later led her to continue her training overseas with the Royal Ballet School in London. My brother and I attended Somerset College, where I spent the rest of my schooling years.
Growing up, my family always encouraged us to pursue our passions and take every opportunity that came our way. With my parents often travelling overseas to support my sister’s ballet journey, my brother and I developed a very close bond, with sport becoming a huge part of our lives. From the ages of four to eight, I competed in BMX racing with my brother, which was where my love for competition first began. I later went on to play netball, competing at state carnivals, before discovering my passion for endurance sport through triathlon.
I competed in triathlon from the ages of 13 to 17, with some of my favourite memories being racing at All Schools events and the Australian Grand Prix Championships. Unfortunately, at 17 I suffered a Lisfranc injury that kept me out of sport for nine months. Although challenging, this period introduced me to cycling. During my recovery, I spent more time swimming and was encouraged by a member of the Gold Coast Cycling Club to attend some road racing and criterium sessions. I immediately fell in love with the bike and began racing weekly criteriums at “Wednesday Worlds” held at Luke Harrop Criterium Circuit. After dedicating a year to developing myself as a cyclist, I was fortunate enough to receive a contract with a National Road Series (NRS) team Women’s Cycling Development Initiative, with this year being my first season with the team.
I graduated from Somerset College in 2025 and loved my time there, particularly the co-curricular opportunities and the friendships I built. In my final year, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a House Captain, which allowed me to develop my leadership skills and create many meaningful connections.
After graduating, I began studying a Bachelor of Mining Engineering at The University of Queensland and lived at a residential college. However, due to an unexpected health circumstance, I made the decision to step away from my studies. Although this was not how I initially planned my year, it gave me the opportunity to reflect on what I truly wanted to pursue and confirmed my passion for healthcare. I am now taking a gap year while working and racing, with plans to begin studying Paramedicine next year.
Healthcare has always been an area I have been drawn towards. Growing up with my mum working as a Paediatric Nurse at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, I was inspired by the compassion, dedication and impact she had on families during some of their most difficult moments. My dad has also been a huge influence, with his commitment and hard work in our family seafood business teaching me the importance of resilience and always giving your best. I believe my love for sport and competition also comes from my mum, who was a competitive swimmer growing up.
Outside of work and sport, I love making the most of the Gold Coast lifestyle. You’ll often find me going for morning beach walks with my two labradoodles, enjoying coffee with friends, or spending weekends out on the boat with my family wakeboarding and enjoying time on the water.
I am especially excited to join Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health because it feels like an environment that aligns with who I am. Having experienced the athlete journey from injury through to rehabilitation and returning to sport, I understand the importance of a supportive team in helping people get back to doing what they love.
