In December 2010, she survived a high-speed car accident caused by a drunk driver.

[3][4] The accident resulted in her with long term impairments to her left elbow, forearm and hand.

[7] Viney was a promising young rower throughout her high school years at Launceston Grammar.

[3] At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Viney was a member of the PR3 Mix 4+ consisting of Tom Birtwhistle, James Talbot, Nikki Ayers and herself.

[8] Viney with Alex Vuillermin won the silver medal in the PR3 W2- at the 2022 World Rowing Championships.