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Australian Women in New York (AWNY) is a dynamic group of women of all ages and backgrounds who have a connection to Australia

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Author: Julia O'Brien

Julia is originally from a small town in Victoria and has lived in New York since 2014. She spends her free time exploring the city and other parts of the States, with a razor sharp focus on trying food, wine and cocktails. And some coffee too.
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  • AWNY Startup Stories

Melinda Robertson and Sarah Blank from Scanlan Theodore

  • by Julia O'Brien
  • Posted on February 17, 2019February 22, 2019

Two Aussie business women quit their day jobs to bring the iconic fashion label to New York.

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  • Health & Wellness

An Australian’s Guide to Health Care in New York

  • by Julia O'Brien
  • Posted on January 24, 2019February 12, 2020

Health insurance in the States can be H.A.R.D. so here are a few tips that might make it easier.

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  • Food & Drink

Stay Warm This Winter: Cosy New York Venues

  • by Julia O'Brien
  • Posted on December 10, 2018February 12, 2020

Here are our top picks for cosy winter venues in New York. Spoiler alert: they all have fireplaces.

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  • Travel & Leisure

Don’t Endure Christmas and the Holidays in New York, Embrace It!

  • by Julia O'Brien
  • Posted on November 30, 2018December 1, 2019

Skip the queues and avoid emptying your wallet with our handy guide to making Christmas in NYC merry and bright.

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  • Working in NYC

Jumpstart Your US Job Hunt: Tips For Americanizing Your Search

  • by Julia O'Brien
  • Posted on November 19, 2018October 19, 2019

AWNY Member, Julia O’Brien, shares her tips to jumpstart your US job search.

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New #facesofawny: Zohara Nguyen (@betterthreadthandead) is a speech pathologist by day and an embroidery artist by night fueled by inspiration from her homeland, Australia (swipe to see!). We get to know how she came to live in New York and why she chose NoLita as her stomping ground.
Time to get your #hotcrossbuns! Head to the *link in bio* for all the places to find them in #NYC and even some spots around the country!
We love to talk to Aussie/Kiwi WOMXN based in NY who have started a business or side hustle through the pandemic. Know of anyone? Tag them in the comments 👇
#FacesofAWNY: Kristin McIver is an Australian artist based in New York working in sculpture, painting, sound, video and installation. She also runs KRS Creative, an agency making websites and crafting digital marketing campaigns for very cool clients. On the eve of her first major solo exhibition closing in New York, we speak to Kristin about her exhibit ‘Impressions‘ (which is a MUST SEE), what brought her to New York and her go-to neighborhood spots in Bed-Stuy. *link in bio*

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