She was born in Loxton and grew up in Port Lincoln where she attended St Joseph's School and played netball for Saint Mary's.

[7][8] In 2002, together with Natalie von Bertouch, Carla Dziwoki and Kirby Mutton, she was a member of the Contax team that won the state league title.

[9] In 2003, Nourse played for AIS Canberra Darters in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league under coach Norma Plummer.

However on 10 April, in a Round 9 match against Central Pulse, Nourse suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury which ended her season.

Nourse was called into the senior team as an injury replacement for Mo'onia Gerrard after impressing national selectors during an unofficial practice match against England.

[3][12][15][20] She was expected to represent Australia at the 2011 World Netball Championships, however she was ruled out after suffering an ACL injury while playing for Firebirds.