Nikkara joined Weeroona in 2017 as an Assistant in Nursing, transitioned to Recreational Activity Officer in 2023, and was appointed as a Lifestyle Coordinator in 2024. Then becoming the sole Lifestyle Corodinator later in 2025. She now leads a team of seven, ensuring activities are available seven days a week, 365 days a year. In her role, she oversees the monthly activity calendar; partners with nursing, allied health and catering teams; secures external entertainment and excursions; manages logistics and budgets; monitors engagement; and mentors Lifestyle staff in dementia-friendly and creative practices. She holds a Certificate?III in Individual Support and completed dementia care education through the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (University of Tasmania). Outside work, Nikkara enjoys writing poetry, creating digital art and spending time with her family.