I was born in Cooma in 2006 and have lived on the Monaro majority of my life. When I was 4 my parents separated with my mother Alice Pateman moving to the Bega Valley taking my little sister and myself with her, where we commenced schooling at Bega Valley Public. At the beginning of 2015 I was missing farm life too much, so I decided to move back to the 6th generation family farm at ‘Greenlands’, where I then began schooling at Nimmitabel Public School until the end of 2017. In year 6 I made the move back down to my mothers at Bega, where I continued schooling at the local public primary and high school until the start of year 10 when I decided I wanted to commence my senior year at Monaro high school where I would go on to complete my HSC.
In September of 2024 I was accepted to study a Bachelor of Nursing through the University of Wollongong at Bega, which will commence at the start of March 2025. After completing my nursing degree, I wish to go and work in low socioeconomic areas like Broken Hill and Alice Springs, while gaining what is hoped to be valuable experience. After 2-3 years of gaining nursing experience, I wish to complete a one-year master's degree in midwifery, where I will then be able to work with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, giving back to rural communities.
The Nimmitabel show has always been a highlight of my year, and in the last few years I have come to learn and appreciate the show for more than just fun and games. In 2022, 2023 and 2024 I found a passion for junior judging in beef cattle, meat and merino sheep as well as merino wool. In 2024 I was awarded reserve champion at the state finals for merino wool judging which has definitely been a highlight of all my show accomplishments. I wish to continue this passion for the next few years. As well as competing at the local show, both my grandparent and parents have had a major involvement in the lead up to show day which has always meant I have been in around the show helping set up various different sections for the show.
I look forward to representing our community as the Nimmitabel Young Women in 2025.