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Ms Rein met her husband, the Hon Kevin Rudd, when they were both students at ANU. In November 2008 they celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary.
The Rudds have three children: Jessica, Nicholas and Marcus.
Ms Rein accompanied Kevin on various postings when he was a diplomat to Australian Embassies in Stockholm and Beijing. During this time she worked and studied.
As a psychologist, her specialisation is in the field of clinical depression. She is also a trained rehabilitation counsellor, assisting those affected by injury to find new careers and gain employment.
She has a strong interest in promoting the interests of people with a disability.
As a member of the Honorary Board of the International Paralympic Committee, Ms Rein lends active support to the paralympic movement in Australia.
Interests
Ms Rein is interested in the arts. In particular:
- East Asian fine arts,
- Indigenous Australian contemporary art,
- Dance,
- Music, and
- Gardens.