The actress, who had previously appeared in the show as an extra, successfully auditioned for the role of Amber and relocated to Melbourne from Geelong for filming.
Amber's storylines have often focused on her relationships with Robbo Slade (Aaron Jakubenko), Josh Willis (Harley Bonner) and Daniel Robinson (Tim Phillipps).
The character has also endured a pregnancy scare, bullying, a crush on her gay friend and learning her child is seriously ill. On 4 November 2012, it was announced that the five-strong Turner family would be introduced to Neighbours in February 2013.
"[2] The Turners were given an immediate link in Erinsborough through long-term resident Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver), the father of Lauren and grandfather to Amber and her brothers.
[2][7] A writer for the official Neighbours website called Amber friendly and vibrant, adding that she is "on the cusp of adulthood, dealing with the many life changes that come with it.
Rosenow said that Amber sought Kate's help because she felt comfortable around her and believed that she was the only person who knew enough about her situation to understand.
[12] On 18 April 2013, Kilkelly reported that Amber would develop "a surprising crush" on her friend Chris Pappas (James Mason).
[13] Chris, who is gay, befriended Amber after she started having "a tough time" at school following a falling out with Cassie Nicholls (Lisa Marie Shaw).
[13] During this time, Amber and Cassie's feud continued with them each posting a series of "catty remarks" on the social networking website Twitter.
A "lovesick" Amber was told by Georgia Brooks (Saskia Hampele) that she was "totally barking up the wrong tree" as Chris was gay and would not return her affections.
"[16] Amber immediately fell for Josh when he moved into Ramsay Street with his family, but her "subtle attempts at flirtation" initially went unnoticed.
[17] Amber resorted to following Josh to the local pool and watching him swim, but he was too busy training for the Commonwealth Games to notice her.
[20] Bonner later admitted that he did not think Amber and Josh made a good couple, as they often fought and broke up, but he did believe that they genuinely loved each other.
[21] Following the introduction of Daniel Robinson in May 2014, his portrayer Tim Phillipps said he and Amber would begin spending time together due to a shared love of photography.
After the winds blew the roof of their car, they sought shelter in the local garage and Daniel "spontaneously" proposed to Amber.
[32] Phillipps explained that Amber had been obsessing about the love story connected to the ring and Daniel wanted to give it to her on their wedding day.
[35] In April 2015, Rosenow told Noel Murphy of The Weekly Review that she was thinking about moving on from Neighbours at the end of her contract.
Josh initially decided to move with her, but after he kissed Amber, she told him to stay behind, fearing that he was still suffering from post-natal depression.
Amber develops a crush on her gay friend Chris Pappas and tries to prevent him from dating Seamus Illich (Scott Smart).
Amber becomes jealous when Josh spends time with local journalist Ruby Knox (Maggie Naouri) and they break up.
Rain tries to set up a commune called New Eden and Amber decides to put her university plans on hold to move into it.
During her second ultrasound, Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher) informs Amber that her baby has congenital diaphragmatic hernia and a 50% chance of survival.
Amber and Josh decide that their best option is to travel to the United States for fetal surgery, but Daniel and their parents are against the plan.
Amber helps out at a sleep-out protest at Erinsborough High, but ends up trapped with Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) when a fire breaks out.
The Willises threaten legal action against her, but after Lou and Josh's grandfather Doug Willis (Terence Donovan) sit them down, they agree to work through their issues amicably.
Having sacrificed himself to save Daniel, Josh is told that he is going to die, and has his family call Amber so he can say goodbye to her and Matilda via video message.
[44] While describing the Turner family, TV Week's Ilona Marchetta and Jackie Brygel called Amber "the sulky teenage daughter".
"[47] When Amber confessed to Chris about sabotaging his date, a Sunday Mail reporter observed, "Her honesty might have been well intentioned, but it makes a mess of their friendship.
"[49] Anthony D. Langford from TheBacklot.com disliked the pairing, commenting "I know the show is trying to put a spotlight on Josh and Amber, but they are a really boring, chemistry free couple.
"[50] In February 2015, a Sunday Mail reporter noted "The saga of Amber's love life has been going back and forth for some time but now it seems she has decided that Daniel is the one she wants.