I grew up in Alice Springs and in the APY Lands, where I was exposed to various social and health issues amongst my community.   My passion for becoming a nurse extends from my experience and love that I previously had when growing up.    Further, I had the desire to work in youth detention in the area of prevention and rehabilitation.   However, based on the experience I gained through working in this area, it was not where I saw my full potential and my ability to help my community effectively.   I believe that many aspects of prevention and rehabilitation of youth detention stem from their ability to live a healthy lifestyle – mental, physically and spiritually.   Upon completion of my degree, I hope to be able to educate my community on the importance of their health and how it can positively impact them.   Additionally, I would love to move either to my mother’s or father’s country in the Kimberley’s Arnham, APY lands.