Rikki was born and raised in Brisbane and completed year 12 at Ormiston College.
Five years ago she took the suggestion from a friend and applied to be a governess.
She moved to Normanton, then Cloncurry.
She works on a cattle station as an on-farm production analyst, collecting information from the yards. Rikki is studying for a Bachelor of Education majoring in Primary Education through USQ.
She cannot wait to have her own classroom filled with laughter and smiling faces.
She would also like to travel, loves horse-riding and working with cattle - which explains her love of campdrafting.
She also plays cricket, follows the NRL, and enjoys reading, sewing and travelling.
Q: What inspires you?
A: I am constantly inspired by others to live life to the fullest.
I don't like to do anything in my life half hearted.
I give 110 per cent and I always encourage and help others to do so.
Q: What do you see yourself doing in five years?
A: I would love to be teaching in my own classroom in Australia.
Q: What's your main rule in life?
A: I think I live by three rules in life really - honesty, fairness and 110pc.
Q: What are you looking forward to the most during the Showgirl Awards State Final at the Ekka?
A: I am definitely looking forward to meeting all of the other Miss Showgirls. I love talking to people and hearing about their lives.
