Advance no http://www.advance.org/en/rss Advance http://www.advance.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.advance.org Copyright 2010 Advance Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@advance.org Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:07:39 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/5588/ sponsors & partners House Sponsor 2010: Renaissance Hotel La Défense Marriott Paris Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Centre Cofinluxe, Salvador Dali Perfumes South World Wines Le Cordon Bleu what's on Meet the artists: Kathleen Petyarre & Abie Loy Kemarre 3pm-6pm, Saturday, 11 September 2010 Galerie Arts d'Australie Galerie SEINE 51 - 51 rue de seine, 75006 Exceptional encounter with two of Australia's most significant contemporary artsits. Exhibition: Grand Nord Grand Sud 11 May - 28 November 2010 Abbaye de Daoulas, Brittany Chemins du patrioine en Finistère, 29460 Daoulas The Daoulas Abbey presents 'Grand nord grand sud', an exhibition of sculptures, paintings, photographs and videos by Inuit and Aboriginal artists. www.abbaye-daoulas.com Exhibition: Victorian Tapestry Workshop Until 24 September 2010 The Australian Embassy, Paris The Australian Embassy presents From here to Eternity, an exhibition of tapestries which spans twenty... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/5588/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:02:28 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/test-qantas-email/ Save up to 50% on Qantas Premium Economy Fares! Advance partner, Qantas, is offering you the chance to experience the World's Best Premium Economy, as voted by Skytrax in the 2010 Skytrax Global Survey, at up to a 50% discount. Benefits of Premium Economy: - Enjoy priority boarding and disembarkation - Stretch out in your spacious 19.5 seat with a fold out leg/foot rest and 9 of recline (that's 50% more recline than our International Economy!) - Catch-up on the latest blockbusters and TV shows with your personal 8.4 in-arm screen that can be adjusted for your personal preference and offers more than 400 entertainment options on demand. - Tantalise your taste buds with our Premium Economy dining experience designed by Australia's award-winning chef Neil Perry, complemented by premium Australian wine. Sample fares from Qantas’ mainland U.S. gateways to Australia: Los Angeles (LAX) $1,045* each way based on round trip travelSan Francisco (SFO)... http://www.advance.org/test-qantas-email/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:02:13 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/a Advance Your Connexions: La Rentrée 7pm, Thursday, 9 September 2010 Renaissance Paris Hotel, La Défense We welcome Advance members and friends to join us for La Rentrée. Mingle with like minded Aussies, Internationals and Franco friends alike… Three fabulous AYC Spotlight Speakers will be available on the night presenting an overview of their business and highlighting their French experience. We look forward to seeing you there. Friends and colleagues welcome. Please RSVP by Wednesday 8th September 2010 to: infofrance@advance.org Advance Annual Speaker Event The Gender Agenda: Sex in the Boardroom Tuesday, 5 October 2010 Marriott Paris Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Centre Details to follow. Kangaroos in Paris? 'Eighty-five percent of people come for the kangaroo,' says Jean-Paul Bruneteau. They don't mind the smoked emu either, particularly the way he serves it - thinly sliced, with his... http://www.advance.org/a Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:59:29 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/5586/ Welcome to Advance Paris - the French connection of the world's fastest-growing Australian ex-pat network. Like its sister chapters in other major capitals around the globe, Advance in Paris has no less lofty an aim than connecting France's burgeoning community of Australian professionals. In 2010 we plan to include two representatives to our Country Board to cover the South West and the South East areas of France. Australians sit in French board rooms, toil in French science labs, manage French arts companies, run French vineyards and work in French companies across the spectrum of industry sectors. Through a series of regular events and meetings - both for business and pleasure - Advance Paris aims to bring together this varied array of Aussie professionals. Members of Advance in France are more than just kangaroos whether in the City of Light or in other cities or remote areas of France. They are ambassadors-at-large for Australia - dynamic professionals with a... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/5586/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:56:08 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/save-the-date-uwa-dinner Dear UWA Alum, I am delighted to let you know that on October 23 we will be holding a UWA cocktails and dinner event in New York hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson AM CitWA, with guest of honour our esteemed alumnus the Hon. Kim Beazley AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the US. This will be a tremendous opportunity to meet the Ambassador at an exclusive event and hear one of Australia’s most experienced and distinguished statesmen speak on our country’s position globally. In addition, the VC will share his perspectives on the extensive developments at, and vision for, the University which will be particularly interesting in light of the upcoming Centenary celebrations. This promises to be another outstanding evening, again being held at the Harvard Club of New York City. UWA has generously agreed to very significantly subsidize the cost of attendance so we are able to offer cocktails, wine and dinner at the Harvard Club for just $75. Formal... http://www.advance.org/save-the-date-uwa-dinner Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:14:33 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1404/ Word of Mouth Thursday 30 September, 2010 Join us as Advance members and friends come together for the September edition of Word of Mouth. Be part of the fastest growing network of Global Australians at Advance's Word of Mouth. Drinks will be at happy hour prices. [More...] Advance Lounge Chair Series Thursday 12 August, 2010 The Advance Lounge Chair Series is a new initiative by Advance piloted in Los Angeles. It aims to connect the emerging talent with the established leaders of the expatriate community. The second event in the Lounge Chair Series looks at the experts hot tips on how to build a successful brand in the US markets. [More...] Building a Brand in the U.S: What does it take to be successful? Watch the event video here In March we discussed Why Australians are well placed in the work smarter economy. Go [here] to read about the discussion. http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1404/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:29:21 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1327/ Word of Mouth - Silicon Valley 23 September 2010 Advance invites you to join us for Word of Mouth + Advance Your Idea. Advance Your Idea helps anyone with a big idea, invention or young company to get up and promote the dream with a 2 minute elevator pitch. Enjoy a quick-fire Q&A and build your network to get this idea off the ground. [More...] Advance Lounge Chair Series Thursday 12 August, 2010 The Advance Lounge Chair Series is a new initiative by Advance piloted in Los Angeles. It aims to connect the emerging talent with the established leaders of the expatriate community. The second event in the Lounge Chair Series looks at the experts hot tips on how to build a successful brand in the US markets. [More...] Building a Brand in the U.S: What does it take to be successful? Watch the event video here In March we discussed Why Australians are well placed in the work smarter economy. Go [here] to read about the discussion. To find out more about the... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1327/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:28:28 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/16/ Advance is the leading global network of Australians and alumni abroad. Established by founding patrons Lachlan Murdoch, Anthony Pratt, Peter Lowy and Lisa Fox in 2002, Advance has a growing membership of over 20,000 in 80 countries. Advance forges connections with the one million Australians in our diaspora, drawing on their experience and networks to open doors and opportunities for Australia and Australians around the globe. Through our extensive industry networks in the US, Asia, UK, Europe and Australia, our strong relationship with business, government and academia and the support of our members, Advance galvanises Australia's global community for the economic, cultural and social advancement of Australia and Australians abroad. Advance is a not-for-profit organisation, and headquartered in New York City, with further offices in Hong Kong, London and San Francisco. Advance is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/16/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:34:42 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1396/ Paul Gearon moved to the US four and a half years ago to extend his career working with the Semantic Web. Working with an Australian organisation, Paul was part of a team that created an open source system, which is used in corporations, government and academic institutions all over the world today. He describes Chicago as a charming Midwestern preeminent metropolis, with architecture you'll never see anywhere else. [More...] archived postcards Kirsty Mackellar Hannah Nielsen Josef Brown Astrid Reed Ian Smith Gabi Krasowski Natalie Williams Dr Stef Fatone Steven Saunders http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1396/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:30:41 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1409/ Advance is charged with the mission to create opportunities for Australians living abroad. We are a vehicle for the one million strong expatriate community to stay connected with home, and forge exciting pursuits in foreign cities. New York is home to over 20,000 Australians, many of whom we connect with regularly through; >Hot topic events and forums >Mentorships >Marketing programs >Ministerial and dignitary visits >Local collaborations and networking When an Australian leaves Australia, he or she has an opportunity to be a truly global citizen – informed, connected and networked. We look forward to helping you ‘Advance yourself’ on the world stage. Welcome! The Advance New York Team http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1409/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:56:08 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/memberbenefits Arts Banking Entrepreneurial Immigration Law Mortgage, Property & Tax Services Travel Arts With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract nearly a million visitors annually. LACMA are offering 20% Active and Patron Level Membership to Advance members. Promo code for members is ADVANCE (case sensitive) Click here to read more. Banking Union Bank have been offering tailored and comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses for over 145 years. In partnership with Advance, Union Bank are offering a $50 welcome bonus with every new account opened, as well as free online banking and Bill Pay, a free debit card, and much... http://www.advance.org/memberbenefits Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:17:51 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1401/ Australian Property Info Sessions & Property Launch in London Thursday 16 & Friday 17 September - 12.30pm & 6.30pm Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September - 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm Click to book or phone 0800 169 5286 Discover how to buy, lease and manage an Australian property while living in the UK. Hear how to secure a new freehold property with an initial 10% deposit, save tens of thousands in Stamp Duty and who qualifies for government property grants up to A$20,000. [More...] Australialive Annual CEO Forum Tuesday 14 September 8.30am Registration – 2.30pm Event Close Altitude 360° Philip Aiken, Chairman of Australialive, invites you to join us for the annual CEO Forum. This event promises to be one of the most significant trade and investment events in the 2010 business calendar. [More...] To book call +44 (0) 8708 900 720 Email: info@australialive.org Full program guide and information can be viewed at australialive.org Dr.... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1401/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:37:01 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1444/ Bran Nue Dae is a charming new Australian-based, music-driven road movie/romantic comedy starring Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush that literally bursts onto the screen with unbridled energy and fun. Loosely based on one of Australia’s most beloved and popular musicals, Bran Nue Dae is a foot stomping tour-de-force centering on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape. New York various locations Friday 10 September Go to www.brannuedaemovie.com/#/playdates for local listings. Talent Return Panel Discussion July 20, 2010 Direct from Sydney and Hong Kong, with sound experience in the Asia Pacific markets, Clayton Asia are the people to speak to if you're considering relocating back home or to Asia. Watch the video of our second exclusive Talent Return event hosted by Clayton Asia, a leading executive search and strategic consultancy firm. http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1444/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:17:39 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1450/ Advance is charged with the mission to create opportunities for Australians living abroad. We are a vehicle for the one million strong expatriate community to stay connected with home, and forge exciting pursuits in foreign cities. We connect with Australians in Washington through; >Hot topic events and forums >Mentorships >Marketing programs >Ministerial and dignitary visits >Local collaborations and networking When an Australian leaves Australia, he or she has an opportunity to be a truly global citizen – informed, connected and networked. We look forward to helping you ‘Advance yourself’ on the world stage. Welcome! The Advance Team http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1450/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:15:15 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1451/ Bran Nue Dae is a charming new Australian-based, music-driven road movie/romantic comedy starring Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush that literally bursts onto the screen with unbridled energy and fun. Loosely based on one of Australia’s most beloved and popular musicals, Bran Nue Dae is a foot stomping tour-de-force centering on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape. Washington - E Street Cinema Friday 10 September Go to www.brannuedaemovie.com/#/playdates for local listings. Inaugural DC Area School Footy Tournament Saturday 12 June 9am -11am Bluemont Park - Field #1 601 N Mancheter St, Arlington, VA 22203 The Baltimore Washington Eagles are hosting the inaugural DC Area School Footy Tournament. The tournament is for boys and girls in grade 3 to 6. There will also be a free clinic to boys and girls aged 5 to 8 who are not participating in the tournament. Boys and girls in the... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1451/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:14:52 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1395/ Bran Nue Dae is a charming new Australian-based, music-driven road movie/romantic comedy starring Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush that literally bursts onto the screen with unbridled energy and fun. Loosely based on one of Australia’s most beloved and popular musicals, Bran Nue Dae is a foot stomping tour-de-force centering on the romantic adventures of a young aboriginal couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape. Chicago various locations Friday 10 September Go to www.brannuedaemovie.com/#/playdates for local listings. Wine Australia presents: Wine Oasis - Chicago Jazz Festival Saturday 4 September & Sunday 5 September 2010 Wine Australia will once again present Wine Oasis at the Chicago Jazz Festival in early September at Grant Park. [More...] http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1395/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:13:32 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1281/ Advance is a dynamic community of Australians overseas, with more than 20,000 members, extensive industry networks and strong relationships with global business, government and academia. Join us now - Membership is FREE! Advance Lounge Chair Series Building a Brand in the US - Experts' Hot Tips Two years ago, when Samantha Wills decided to bring her successful Australian jewelry line to America, a local agent immediately made an offer to sell her brand to US retailers. “We gave them the line, they wrote great dollars for it, it was distributed through Nordstrom nationally Wills said. [More...] [VIEW EVENT VIDEO HERE] [VIEW EVENT PICTURES HERE] Advance Video: down under/ON TOP [More...] Advance Roaming Writers Advance Roaming Writers is a place for Australian writers to help capture the activities and accomplishments of the vibrant Australian communities worldwide. [More...] Follow us at twitter.com/advance ... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1281/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:53:06 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/10095/ Recent Advance Asia newsletters May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 National Boys Choir of Australia Performance Beijing: Tuesday 21 September @ 7.30pm Joint Concert at the Shanghai He Lu Ting Concert Hall Shanghai: Tuesday 28 September @ 7.30pm Concert Hall, Central Conservatory of Music No.43 Baojia Street, Xicheng District, Beijing For more information go to www.imagineaustralia.net PostEDEN Australian contemporary art from China Art Projects Today Art Museum is the venue for an interesting and controversial exhibition titled: postEDEN. Featuring four artists – Wayne Warren (UK), Jayne Dyer, Tony Scott, Lindy Lee (Australia) – aspects of contemporary society are addressed in various forms and images to reference issues and trends apparent in societies globally. Wednesday 1 September – Wednesday 8 September Today Art Museum Pingod Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing Daily 9am-5pm The... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/10095/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:14:00 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1942/ Double recognition for Victorian games industry pioneer Innovative Victorian interactive audio company Firelight Technologies has had a busy two weeks, collecting two prestigious awards for its unique and widely-used gaming software. [More...] Shoes and Social Networking Make a Great Pair by Michael Fox for Advance Roaming Writers - May 2010 Back in 2008 my friend Mike Knapp, my wife, Jodie Fox and I started brainstorming. We were all keen to start our own business and wanted to do something in the online retail space in Australia. With the growth of social media, we wanted to sell a product that was unique and different. [More...] recent events Social Media and Democracy Wednesday 21 April 6 - 9pm Bowne Level 50, 55 Water St Victorians Abroad and Advance invite you to Social Media and Democracy: The New Era of the Citizen Elect. Join leading Victorian, Robert Thomson (Editor-in-Chief, Wall Street Journal) and a thought-provoking panel... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1942/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:13:02 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1854/ It’s a record – museum attendance in Melbourne tops two million Arts and culture have never been more alive in Melbourne, with its four museums setting a brand new attendance record - two million visitors in the 2009-10 financial year. [More...] Driven to Succeed by Lesley Slade Advance Roaming Writers - July 2010 Drag racing and ballet are not an obvious pairing, but for Aussie Steven McRae those two elements helped shape his early years while growing up in the outer suburbs of Sydney. [More...] 'MANON/SANDRA' a play by Michel Tremblay Featuring South Australian actor Tina Mitchell Five performances: Saturday 14 August @ noon, Sunday 15 August @ 9:15pm, Tuesday 17 August @ 2:30pm, Thursday 19 August @ 5:45pm and Friday 20 August @ 7:30pm The New School of Drama Theater - 151 Bank Street (Between West & Washington) Manon/Sandra is an intricate construction of interwoven monologues from two unlikely souls who are frozen in an unacknowledged tryst: a... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/1854/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:11:46 GMT