Born Healesville, Victoria, 25 May 1962. Moved to Queensland in 1998. Three Children, Ben, Greg and Jill. Education – Mount Lilydale College, Lilydale, Victoria (1974 – 1978); Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Prince Henry's Hospital, Melbourne (1980 – 1981); Diploma of Nursing-Registered General Nurse, Box Hill Hospital, Box Hill, Victoria (1983 – 1986). Prior to election - Various clinical and administrative positions in Victoria (1981 – 1998); General Manager, Wesley Gold Coast Hospital, Southport (1998 – 2001); Clinical Science Associate, Genzyme Australasia, QLD, WA, NT and NZ (2001 – 2006); Director, Government & Media Relations, Entrée Vous Pty Ltd (2006 – 2009).

Official Awards

Prime Minister's Centenary of Federation Medal for Services to the Australian Community in Health in 2003; Royal Australian College of Nursing Distinguished Nursing Services Award (QLD Division) in 2001; Queensland Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award (AusIndustry Category) in 2000.