Helen's career trajectory began with a foundational training in the art of acting, a precursor to her early forays onto the small screen in the form of television roles, a stepping stone that would ultimately lay the groundwork for her subsequent professional pursuits.
As Helen's ardor for opera steadily intensified, she evolved into a treasured performer for the distinguished Melbourne Opera Company, a tenure that would endure for numerous decades and ultimately come to a close with her passing in 2016.
Throughout her illustrious and storied career, Helen's personal life was characterized by a loving and enduring marriage to Pieter Zwart, with whom she shared a son, Mario, thereby bringing immense joy and fulfillment to her life both on and off the opera stage.
