Penelope spent her childhood growing up in Rhodesia and South Africa. Her family moved to South Australia for 2 years before settling back in Geraldton, Western Australia. She joined the Royal Australian Navy just after her 17th Birthday and was enlisted for almost 8 years. She applied to the Western Australian Fire and Rescue where she spent almost 7 years. She moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2010 to have access to larger film and t.v opportunities. In 2012 she relocated to Sydney, Australia where more opportunities opened up. Penelope supports World Vision and Transform Cambodia by sponsoring children and would Love to be a spokes person for these Amazing charities some time in the near future.