Theresa is a researcher, writer, poet and activist. She began working in the palawa kani Language Program of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) in 1997.

She is an experienced consultant with a background in curriculum development, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness development and delivery and public speaking. Theresa also works independently as a cultural advisor on projects that include Roar Film, the National Maritime Museum of Australia, Causeway Films (The Nightingale) and the ABC.

Her poetry and writing about Country and the importance of protecting her is published in various journals and websites, including for the Bob Brown Foundation, Red Room Poetry, Kerb Journal, Moonland (The Unconformity's online publishing platform), Scottish Centre for Geopoetics Journal, Stravaig #16 and several film projects, exhibitions and exhibition catalogues.

Most recently, Theresa has undertaken multifaceted projects and collaborations with various local Councils, artists and writers.