Advance - Washington

Message from Advance DC Committee

The Washington DC chapter is home for many Australians representing Australia in the US Capital.

Australians in DC work at all levels of multilateral organizations including the World Bank, IFC and the IMF, as well as think-tanks and other non-profit and public institutions. Some Australians are focused on supplying the US government with a range of products and services, including information, communications and technology, defense and health supplies. Australians work in law and there is a growing contingency of Australian journalists and lobbyists in the capital. Close by is the Virginia-based technology hub and other locally-based Australian businesses.

The mission of Advance DC is to promote Australian professionals and act as Australian ambassadors-at-large in Washington, DC. Our focus reflects the interests of the DC region and includes government, public policy, foreign affairs, international development, and DC based Australian businesses and institutions. [More...]

Advance Washington DC Committee

Corinne Ingrassia, Regular Events
Nicole Le Maistre, Website Content Producer

Industry Contact

Paul Davies, Professional Services Network

ARCHIVED ARTICLES
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Aug 19, 2006 - Advance DC Tri Nations Rugby Event
Aug 16, 2006 - Advance DC World Cup Event

ADVANCE EVENTS

DC: Reception with Australian correspondent Geoff Elliott
November 27, 2007 @ 6pm

The Advance Washington DC Network is pleased to invite you to a reception at The Space, with Australian journalist Geoff Elliott

This event will be a unique opportunity to network with fellow Australians residing in the Washington DC area and to hear from one of Australia's leading foreign correspondents. [More...]

OTHER EVENTS

UTOPIA - A Picture Story

Wednesday June 11, 2008 - Friday August 29, 2008

A collection of silk batiks by Indigenous Australian artists from the Utopia region will be on display at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC from 11 June until 29 August 2008. UTOPIA – A Picture Story showcases a unique body of work drawn from the Holmes à Court collection of art in Perth, Western Australia. [More...]

A 'Transformational Moment'?

Domestic Politics and New Zealand - US Security Ties

By David Capie

November 13, 2007 @ 5pm

David Capie will talk on his research interests which focus on international relations theory and conflict and security issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and New Zealand's foreign relations. [More...]

DC: Australia Votes - 2007 Australian Election Countdown

Friday November 9, 2007 @ 5pm

Georgetown University, The Centre for Australian and New Zealand Studies and the AAA, invited Advance members to attend the lively panel discussion by leading Australian commentators from the political and media arenas, and talk on the issues, current polls and their predictions for the upcoming Federal election. [More...]

Clean Up the World Day

Saturday, September 15, 2007

The Embassy of Australia is partnering with Marvin Gaye Park - the longest city park in the District - for a “Clean Up the World” event. Help revitalize this neighborhood park by participating in activities for all ages such as rubbish pick-up, removing invasive plant species, and planting native flowers and trees. After the clean up, the Embassy Social Club will also host a “sausage sizzle” for volunteers. [More...]

2nd Annual Aussie BBQ

Sunday, September 23, 2007

A day outside on the first day of “Fall” is just what you need to celebrate the Summer's end. This family-oriented features an Aussie cookout, so bring your favourite bbq food. [More...]

Ten Canoes
Thursday, July 12, 2007

The Embassy of Australia showed this “ethnographical, part anthropological” Aboriginal movie on Thursday 12 July at 6:30 pm. [More...]

The Australian Expat - The Luckiest Person on Earth

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Advance partner Specialist Mortgage and Australasian Tax Services (SMATS) hosted a free seminar. [More...]

Friends of WA Reception in Washington DC
Friday, May 4, 2007

The Australian Embassy in Washington DC was the host venue for the Friends of Western Australia reception on Friday May 4, 2007. The Western Australian delegation included The Hon. Francis Logan MP, Lyn Beazley, David Doepel, Terry Burnage and Tim Fraser. [More...]

The Roving Eye
February 16 - March 30, 2007

Advance members were delighted to travel out on one of the coldest nights this year to see the wonderful pieces exhibited so beautifully by Cultural Affairs staff at the Embassy of Australia. [More...]

Expressions Dance Company
Virtually Richard 3 - Saturday, March 24

An audaciously original version of Shakespeare’s Richard III... [More...]

Karen Cox

Karen Cox moved to Washington DC fourteen years ago and initially intended to work at The Australian Embassy for a 6 month period. After 10 years at the Embassy, she decided to pursue a new direction in life.

Karen spent just over a year renovating a 100 old carriage home and is now the owner of The Space, a Private club and Lounge in North West Washington, DC. Karen loves promoting The Space and organizing elegant events for her members. She enjoys the flexibility of working for herself, particularly as it enables her to explore her passion for traveling in the U.S. and abroad. [More...]