
Hollie grew up on North Moolooloo Station, a sheep property in the Flinders Ranges. She commenced her schooling at Leigh Creek until Year 10 then went to Annesley College in Adelaide as a boarder in Year 11 and Year 12.
After finishing school Hollie worked around on stations and outback pubs in SA, QLD and NT. Hollie and her husband Damian have 3 children who have attended School of the Air since mid 2017 when they moved from Carrieton to Nilpinna Station.
Hollie's eldest son, Harvey, has finished his schooling and is working in Queensland. Logan, now in year 11, attends boarding school in Adelaide. Hollie's daughter, Magenta, is in Year 7 and currently attends Orroroo Area School and lives in a private board arrangement.
The whole family enjoys living where they do and being involved in ICPA, School of the Air, Gymkhanas, Motorkhanas, Campdrafts and Bronco Brandings.