In 2016, commenting on her balance between her artistic career and family life in Melbourne, Arena says, ""I spend my life driving my son and his mates around to play footy and soccer or just hang out."" Arena adds that she is reaching a point in her life where she is balanced and satisfied, ""I appreciate being alive. I appreciate everything about life. I appreciate the privilege of being able to do what it is that I do. I appreciate having a beautiful family, having an extraordinary life"".