“I watched Rechelle Hawkes bring home gold in 2000. That moment lit a fire in me - and now, I’m chasing my own Olympic dream.”

For as long as she can remember, hockey has been part of Bonie's DNA. Growing up in a hockey-loving family, she was inspired by her dad’s love for the game and the dominance of the Hockeyroos on the world stage. Now, that childhood dream has become her life’s pursuit - representing Australia at the Olympic Games.

Recently selected into the extended Hockeyroos squad, Bonie is one step closer to her goal: competing at an Olympic Games. Every early morning, tough session, and sacrifice is driven by that single vision - to wear green and gold with pride.

Off the field, Bonie balances her elite sporting journey with a Bachelors Degree in Business and part-time work, proving that the path to Olympic glory is built on more than talent - it’s built on commitment, resilience, and relentless effort.

With international tournaments, training camps, and competitions demanding both time and significant self-funding, she’s currently raising the support needed to stay in the game and on the path to the Olympics.

Because for Bonie, this isn’t just about sport - it’s about legacy, inspiration, and showing what’s possible when passion meets perseverance.

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To get to my dream, I must qualify through four international competitions per year - each one a critical step.

And here’s the hard truth: I have to pay my own way.

Every comp, every camp, every flight - it’s on me. If I can’t afford to show up, I fall behind. And if I don’t make 2028, future national selections become harder.

The Ask

Three ways to give:

1. I’m inviting 100 people to join my Olympic Inner Circle with regular donations of $100. You can do this by clicking 'donate' at the top right
2. I have joined the Aussie Athlete Fund's $1 Million Challenge, founded by five-time Olympian Nat Cook. The goal, raise $10,000 between April - October each year, receive incentives along the way PLUS I will be in the running for additional donation support direct from AAF. You can donate to my Challenge by clicking on the > 'Bonnie's AAF Challenge' campaign above > donate.
3. I will have other sporadic campaigns that may include specific items including: National Championships, Medical, Living Expenses etc. should you wish to support directly to a singular cost.

Why Your Support Matters

Hockey is a fully self-funded sport. Even as part of the national squad, we earn less than $10,000/year.

Your donation does real, tangible good:

• $50 = a week of fuel to get to training

• $100 = a new uniform

• $1,000 = flights to Nationals

• $5,000 = covers the entire World Cup

This is legacy-building — helping an Aussie athlete stay in the game and go the distance.

If you believe in grit, growth, and going for gold - I’d be honoured to have you on my team.