In 1992 , she entered the New South Wales Talented Child Drama Ensemble , and , after commencing a degree in Law at Deakin University , West deferred her studies indefinitely to turn to acting .
In 1992 , she entered the New South Wales Talented Child Drama Ensemble and later studied at Swinburne University , Tamworth Conservatorium of Music , and Riverina Drama Ensemble . 
 After commencing a degree in Law at Deakin University , West deferred her studies indefinitely to turn to acting .