In a world that often overlooks the wisdom of experience, one storytelling movement is making sure women of all ages are seen, heard, and celebrated. 

On Tuesday, February 17, the award-winning Generation Women Australia brings its "On the Road" tour to Fillmore’s in Kiama for a night of raw, real-life storytelling.

The concept is a straightforward but powerful bridge across the ages: six women, representing six different decades of life (from their 20s to their 70s+), each tell a seven-minute story based on a shared theme.

The movement began in New York in 2017, founded by Georgia Clark.

The inspiration was deeply personal as Clark was moved by conversations with her mother, Jayne, regarding the feeling of "disappearing" as an older woman. Determined to create a space where every decade is valued, Clark launched the series.

By 2018, the movement reached Australian shores and today, under the leadership of Donna Logue, Generation Women Australia is driven by the bold vision to unite and empower 100,000 women through the power of story over the next decade.

This month’s Kiama show, “Matriarchs, Mentors and Aunties,” focuses on the elder women who showed us what’s possible.

The performers for the Kiama show represent a powerhouse of creative and professional achievement:

• Sarah Collins (20s): A Jamberoo-based classical singer who recently made her international operatic debut in Berlin.
• Adara Enthaler (30s): A Dharawal-based spoken-word poet and host of Enough Said Poetry Slam.
• Angela Blake (40s): Co-founder of the global SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3) and inclusive filmmaking tutor.

• Lillian Rodrigues-Pang (50s): An internationally acclaimed bilingual storyteller with 20 years of experience in "healing stories."
• Lynne Strong (60s): A researcher dedicated to ensuring women’s names and labour are preserved in history.
• Tiang Lim (70s+): A comedian, Raw Comedy finalist, and dementia care educator with a background in nursing and psychology.

Presented in partnership with the South Illawarra Older Women’s Network (OWN) and funded by Create NSW, the event is a reminder that strength multiplies when it is shared across generations. 

Whether you are in your 20s looking for a path, or in your 70s looking to share one, the night promises a mix of laughter, reflection, and deep connection.

Event Details

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Where: Fillmore’s, 38 Manning Street, Kiama

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets: Available at generationwomenaus.com/next-show/all/kiama/feb-26