After leaving a legal career in Sydney to become a songwriter and performer, Greta Gertler Gold now adds composer and arranger for the new Picnic at Hanging Rock musical to her list of accomplishments. In the lead-up to the off-Broadway season December 2025/January 2026, Greta shares what led her to NYC and this extraordinary retelling of one of Australia’s most iconic bush tales.
When Chanel Contos posted a poll on Instagram in February 2021 asking Australian women to share their stories of sexual assault, she got thousands. What happened next transformed consent education in Australia and positioned Chanel as one of the country’s most influential advocates for change.
Sonja Johansson lives at the intersection of science and sustainable movement. Founder of the Smart Moves program, Sonja helps women maintain strength, mobility, and confidence as they age.
If a month of culinary chaos where 600+ restaurants across all five boroughs slash their prices excites you, welcome to NYC Restaurant Week – the city’s annual feeding frenzy that runs from July 21 to August 17, 2025.
Kaye Tuckerman is one of the busiest Aussies in New York City. An accomplished, multi-award-winning actor, singer, director, and educator, currently completing her Doctor of Creative Arts PhD, Kaye has earned her place as an inspirational role model for aspiring creatives and performers. We couldn’t wait to peek behind the curtain and learn more about Kaye’s career in Australia and what led her to the neon lights on Broadway.
AWNY | Australian Women in New York 