Sally is a 44-year-old mother of three sons and, alongside her husband Damien, owns and operates a beef cattle enterprise located 50 kilometres north of Mitchell in Southwest Queensland. Their children attended Charleville School of Distance Education during their primary years and later transitioned to boarding at Toowoomba Grammar School for their secondary education. The boys are currently in Years 10 and 12, with the eldest undertaking his second year as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) apprentice.
Sally herself boarded at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Brisbane before completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Radiography) at QUT. Following her graduation, she fulfilled her Rural Health Scholarship obligations by working as the sole radiographer at Longreach Hospital and servicing surrounding areas. When not working on the property, Sally enjoys long-distance running and cheering her sons on from the sidelines of a Rugby field!
Actively involved in advocating for rural education, Sally has been President of the Mitchell-Tomoo/Dunkeld ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association) branch for the past six years. In 2024, she joined the Queensland State Council, taking the lead on the Boarding Schools/Hostels/Non-State Schools portfolio—a role she continues to hold. Sally is passionate about giving back to ICPA, having directly benefited from many of the initiatives the organisation has championed over the years.
