Sophie Welsh

Eugowra, NSW

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Visiting the Northern Territory in high school gave Sophie a clear vision for her future. She plans to start her own physiotherapy business and work in remote areas to improve access to services and help people have greater autonomy over their health. She also hopes to provide jobs for local people. These goals build on her experience growing up on a sheep farm in Eugowra, a small farming community in Central West NSW, and her time at boarding school, where she excelled as Boarding Captain and Dux. Both taught her the value of learning from others – what makes us different culturally, physically and socially – and how we can connect. She hopes to develop these qualities as a health practitioner in future.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.