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 two sons (Year 11) and Logan (year 9) attend Orroroo Area School and live on a private board arrangement. Daughter, Magenta is in Year 5 and attends Port Augusta School of the Air.
The whole family enjoys living where they do and being involved in ICPA, School of the Air, Gymkhanas, Motorkhanas, Campdrafts and Bronco Brandings.
