Since retiring in 2008 Deborah has volunteered as a wildlife rehabilitator and trainer with NSW WIRES and also as a technology trainer with Parramatta Computer Pals and Computer Pals for Seniors The Hills in Sydney. In her spare time Deborah is researching her family history and is currently completing a thesis for the Diploma of Family History Studies. She is a committed life-long learner and says that she learns as much from her students as they learn from her.