 Kenaghan is a psychologist but took leave from her job to prepare for the 2012 Paralympics when she was 28 years old . Her father is Terry Kenaghan , the man who helped bring goalball to Australia in 1980 . In 2012 , Peter Corr nominated her for an Inspiration Medal in the Pride of Australia Awards . She won the NSW / ACT Award . Her father accepted the award on her behalf as she was in London at the time , coaching the national team . 
