Annette has a degree in Social Work from the University of Sydney and has worked as a Social Worker for over 30 years. Also, Annette holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology from Macquarie University and a Masters in Childhood and Youth Studies from Southern Cross University. During her career, Annette has worked as a family counsellor working with families in western Sydney, many of whom have experienced child protection issues and now supervisors other counsellors.
Annette has co-authored a number of parenting manuals for group workers and facilitates a range of parenting groups from toddlers to teenagers and enjoys training other staff to facilitate groups as well as offer free groups through Community Life Church Cherrybrook.