As an athlete we can sacrifice a lot, but an education shouldn’t be one of them. Finding the perfect blend between sport and study can be difficult, where sometimes, one area may need more focus than the other. With the support from the University and the Lawn Bowling community I have been able to make it work. I believe it’s so important to have an interest outside of your sport and a career path for when the time comes to transition out of being an elite athlete.

My journey of playing Lawn Bowls started in the country, where I grew up, that’s where I found my passion to study Agricultural Science. The agricultural sector is a forever changing and developing industry, and one I’m excited to be part of! I am honoured to be a recipient of the AIS education scholarship, allowing me to focus on my study and further my knowledge and understanding through unique opportunities and experiences offered by the University of Adelaide.