Nikki was born and raised on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait.
At the age of 13 she earned a scholarship to attend St. Patrick's
College in Townsville. At St. Patrick's she excelled in both the
classroom and on the sporting field. Nikki represented Queensland in
Touch Football, Athletics, Softball, Water Polo and Swimming.
After graduating in 2003, she moved to Cairns for further academic studies and completed all Certificates in Business Management. Nikki is currently working for a Financial Planning Firm as a Financial Services Officer, where she is also undertaking a Diploma in Financial Planning. Nikki is also the Manager of the Cairns Dolphins ABA Team for 2007.