While working as a typist-receptionist, she joined the St George Players who played at St James' Hall (later called "Mercury Theatre" then "Phillip Street Theatre") and took further elocution lessons from Rosalind Kennerdale who was married to Lawrence H. Cecil. Largely through their influence, in 1952 she gained acting roles in 2GB's serial "Night Beat", continuing her office work part-time until that was no longer possible. With the help of Queenie Ashton, she was accepted onto the books of Central Casting (Ashton's husband John Cover's company). Other jobs followed: "Martin's Corner" on 2UW, "Undercover Carson" and "Shadows of Doubt" on 2GB and "Blue Hills" for the ABC as Sally Edwards, taking over from original actress Barbara Brunton.