Gemma studied her Bachelor of Nursing at Monash University in Melbourne and graduated in 2014. Throughout her nursing career she has worked in various specialised areas including spinal rehabilitation, orthopaedics, aged-care, and perioperative nursing.

Gemma thoroughly enjoyed working within the perioperative environment and went onto complete post graduate studies in Anaesthetics and Recovery Nursing at the University of Tasmania on a scholarship.

Looking for a change from city life, Gemma decided to complete a three-month agency contract in Broken Hill and five years later is still living here and thoroughly enjoys the slower pace of life and community connections. Gemma recently completed her Bachelor of Laws at Southern Cross University and graduated in 2023. Gemma has a strong passion for helping others and believes the role of NDIS Care Services Manager allows her to continue assisting others in a different capacity. Gemma finds her law degree helpful in this role to navigate the complex legal framework surrounding the NDIS, which ultimately contributes to better outcomes for participants and more robust support systems.

Outside work, Gemma enjoys spending time with her family, reformer Pilates, reading a good book and snowboarding.