Annabelle completed a Traineeship in Office Procedures with the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations and the Canberra Institute of Technology.  She completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the Australian National University majoring in English and Anthropology.  Afterwards Annabelle worked for the Consumers Health Forum of Australia.

Annabelle moved to Perth in 1994 and worked as an agency administration contractor before being employed by The Record Catholic Newspaper.  She commenced work at Acts 2 College in 2013 as an Administration Assistant where she continues to support the administration needs of the College and manage students.