Southern Cross University – Early Career Alumnus of the Year – Georgia Page

Nominated for her remarkable dual career as an elite athlete and healthcare professional, our Early Career Alumnus of the Year Georgia Page is a former professional athlete and osteopath whose contributions extend beyond the field.

Georgia has competed at the highest levels of rugby, having played for the St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights in the NRL Women’s Premiership, as well as the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NSWRL Women’s Premiership.

Her rugby union experience includes playing for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super W, further showcasing her versatility and dedication to the sport.

Georgia studied a Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathic Studies) and a Master of Osteopathic Medicine and is now pursuing a PhD, focusing on strategies to reduce head injuries in women’s rugby league, one of the most pressing issues in contact sports today.