[1] Garner was born in the rural town of Shepparton, Victoria where she still resides and trains.
[2] Amanda spent her childhood in the country town of Shepparton with her 5 other siblings and parents Peter and Barbara.
As a child Amanda Garner started Hip Hop dancing but then progressed to ballroom and Latin.
[citation needed] Garner was the 3rd ranked latin dancer in Australia, having won various national championships.
[1] Garner also partnered Jamie Durie in the sixth season (2007), finishing fourth.