Even though the producers were looking for a younger actress, her small stature at the time, combined with her ability to read the script, helped her to win the role.
[2] After filming the pilot, she spent a short time on the Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters,[3] playing the role of Cassie Hunt in 24 episodes that first aired in early 1986.
[5] Monahan later founded ShrimpTank Productions, which works in social media and search engine optimisation, along with Going Down, a planned travel and diving web series.
[10] During an interview aired on A Current Affair in March 2011, Monahan expressed her concerns that charges may not be laid against Hughes.
[11] After her allegations in the media, Braveheart, a sexual assault advocacy group, asked Monahan to become an ambassador.
[20] She is part of American charity, A Minor Consideration,[21] and has spoken publicly at conferences on being a leader in speaking up on abuse.