Her educational journey commenced with a Bachelor of Nursing degree, followed by a fulfilling three-year tenure as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department of John Hunter Hospital. In 2011, Heidi completed her postgraduate degree in Medicine with Distinction.

Her early medical career was cultivated at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, where she gained valuable experience. She subsequently pursued specialised training in paediatrics within the John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH) network, including a portion of Advanced Training in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Alongside her work in General Paediatrics, Heidi also contributed as a Clinical Genetics Fellow and served as a Neonatal Fellow.

Heidi currently plays pivotal roles, with the Child Protection and ADHD Teams at JHCH, as well as actively participating in General Paediatrics at The Maitland Hospital.