As a Barkandji woman who grew up off country in Tamworth NSW, I grew to value being an active part of my community. Helping others whenever the need arises was the end result of that. The majority of the experience I gained through employment centred around either people, helping others or both. Working in retail and hospitality  allowed me to gain the beginnings of good communication and interpersonal skills. I polished these skills while volunteering with the Smith Family during and after high school, and than through interning with the Nous Group recently. During my internship, I also gained a keen interest in Indigenous affairs, global political relations and Climate Change. These interests were further nurtured by my Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies) while at University of Canberra.