Lauren graduated from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2022. She successfully completed a final year hand therapy placement at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group. Upon graduating, Lauren returned to her home town of the Wheatbelt and worked at the local hospital providing inpatient and community Occupational Therapy services including hand therapy. Lauren joined the Specialised Hand Therapy Services team in 2024 to further develop her skills and pursue her passion for hand therapy.