when she was six. Even though the producers were looking for a younger actress, her small stature at the time, combined with her ability to read the script, helped her to win the role. After filming the pilot, she spent a short time on the Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters, playing the role of Cassie Hunt in 24 episodes that first aired in early 1986.
Her young age at six years old, combined with her ability to read the script, helped her secure the role despite producers seeking a younger actress. Following filming of the pilot episode, she appeared on the Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters for 24 episodes as Cassie Hunt, which premiered in early 1986.