Wendy Portlock is the 11th of 13 children. She grew up in South Australia. She has been twice married, but will celebrate 20 years with her husband David in 2019. Wendy has two children of her own as well as being a step-mother to two. She quite likes her blended family. Wendy was forced into early retirement in 2011 and she and David try to travel overseas twice a year.