Beyond the field | Georgia Hale finds purpose in helping others

Gold Coast Titans NRLW co-captain Georgia Hale has shown that her leadership qualities are as strong off the field as they are on it.

Employed as a disability support worker through WB Supports, Georgia spends her time away from the training paddock helping young people reach their independence goals. From walking netball and gym sessions to coffee catch-ups, beach walks and supporting clients in the community, no two days are ever the same.

“I feel like I lead my life through service,” Hale said. “That's one of my best qualities. And I found that through my entire rugby league journey, but to also find that in my working space is extra special.”

A seasoned NRLW player, with more than 50 games of experience to her name, Georgia has opened up on how her work in the community has not only become an important part of her life off the field but has also strengthened her rugby league journey.

“When footy is not going well, if we're in the trenches there for a little bit, we come off the back of a loss, through injury or the tolls that a season takes, I turn up to work on a Monday and there's smiles around me,” she said.

“My two feet are back on the ground and it just puts things into perspective.”

The seeds for Georgia's passion for the disability sector were planted long before she arrived on the Gold Coast.

Growing up in New Zealand, she formed a special friendship with a classmate, who she was fortunate enough to take to his graduation.

After high school, Georgia returned to work as a teacher aide, where another special connection further opened her eyes to the impact she could have through supporting others. That desire to make a difference has continued into her work on the Gold Coast, where Georgia says the opportunities for community access make the role particularly rewarding.

“It's always purposeful. It's so passionate,” Hale said.

“What you put in is what you get out, and really seeing the impact that you can have on one's life, how you can shape them and how you can walk through their journey side by side, demonstrating strong qualities, good qualities, and helping them reach their full potential.”

While rugby league remains a huge part of Georgia's identity, her work away from the game has served as a reminder that there is much more to her than what happens on the footy field.