Jean Garling

Jean Garling (1907–1998) was an Australian writer, dancer, and for many years a strong supporter of dance and the performing arts, in Sydney, New South Wales.

[2] She was a descendant of Frederick Garling, who arrived in Sydney in 1815 as one of the two Crown solicitors for the Colony.

Garling studied physiotherapy at the University of Sydney, and received a Diploma of Massage in 1927.

[1] She worked initially as a masseuse at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital before serving as a physiotherapist in the Australian Army Medical Women's Service in Darwin during 1941 – 1942, holding the rank of Lieutenant.

She worked a backstage manager for Sydney Eisteddfod and Musica Viva,[1][4] and in 1947 she wrote and starred in her own play, entitled The Jokers.