Lara grew up in Inverell, a small town out west and moved to the Coffs coast in 2010. Lara has always been passionate about healthcare and is currently studying a bachelors degree of Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University. After graduating, Lara hopes to work with brain and spinal cord injury patients and assisting them to optimise their independence and improve quality of life.

When shes not studying, she enjoys crafting, travelling, and spending time with her family and dog, Murphy.

Lara loves having conversations with the patients and watching them regain their health.