I have chosen this course as I am passionate about becoming a Physical Education teacher. As a Paralympian representing Australia, I am passionate about sport and recreation and would like to build a career where I can help others to enjoy sport, explore different sports and belong to inclusive sporting communities.

As a full-time athlete, training more than 30 hours each week, and full-time student, I don’t have time to work and earn an income. I currently rely on Centrelink for daily living costs. All funding that I receive for my sport, barely meets the high costs of sport competition travel, equipment, and training. My out-of-pocket expenses for competing in 2024 exceeded $20,000. This scholarship will help to reduce my course debts and enable me to have less financial stress now and into the future.