My passion for sport and study have always shared equal priority and importance, providing me with physical and mental balance and challenging me to achieve at my best. For me, there is a sense of purpose and fulfilment in balancing these facets of my life and seeing the results of hard work and determination put into striving towards lifelong dreams and goals set along the way.

My study and sport complement each other, offering me the opportunity for personal growth, skill development and establishment of connections. I hope by sharing my identity as a para-athlete off the track, they will help me change perceptions of what is possible and encourage other young people with disabilities to aspire. Establishing this foundation and balance, with the generous support of the AIS and this scholarship, will provide an avenue for me to pursue my goals to be a Paralympian and Medical Sonographer.