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Born Global: June 2023

Hello friend, Are you excited for the Women’s World Cup next month? We sure are! Don’t forget to tag us (@Advance / #AlwaysAustralian) if you’re getting in on the action. … Continued

Global Australian Awards: Global Talent Award

Since 2022, the Global Australian Awards recognise the contribution of talented migrants who are supporting Australia’s future-facing economic recovery and growth. Australia is richer for international collaborations – through individuals … Continued

Global Australian Awards: Alumni Award

Each year the Global Australian Awards recognise the incredible achievements of international graduates of Australian Universities, who have leveraged their Australian education to achieve success and impact on a global … Continued

The interim executive market in Australia

Executive search specialists Caroline McAuliffe and Jacinta Whelan from Watermark Search, share about opportunities and networks to help returning expats settle back in. Hear their insights about the landscape for … Continued

Understanding Advisory Board opportunities

Many Advance members consider joining a governance or advisory board of an Australian firm when returning to Australia, or while working overseas. Advisory board expert Anne Hatton from Hattonneale gives … Continued

Born Global: August 2021

Hello friend, As the impact of the pandemic continues, the enormous toll on the Arts industry is front of mind. Producers of creative content have adjusted as quickly as possible, and even … Continued

Job hunt tips for jetsetters

Thousands of Australians who have been living and working overseas are trying to return home – but overcoming the government’s passenger caps may only be their first hurdle. Although the … Continued

Bridging the talent gap

Rolling international border closures as a result of the pandemic are playing havoc with Australian companies’ longstanding reliance on recruiting imported talent — but there are options to explore. Read … Continued

Born Global: July 2021

Hello friend, The long-awaited Tokyo Olympics have kicked off, and with the exciting news that Brisbane will hold the 2032 Olympics, we are getting into the spirit with this sports-themed … Continued

Born Global: June 2021

Hello friend, In this uncertain and unprecedented time, the concern on many Australians’ minds is that of the future of work. Future-proofing jobs and businesses has taken on a whole … Continued

Born Global: May 2021

Hello friend, As we observe the devastating consequences of the global pandemic we are reminded of those who commit their life’s work to creating social impact. We know our members … Continued

Budget 2021 residency rules for expats

Most Australians working offshore, or foreigners working in Australia, will be aware of the complexity of Australia’s tax rules – particularly those that apply to the question whether they remain … Continued

Born Global: April 2021

Hello friend, Our 2020 Survey of Global Australians suggested that 10% of our Advance community had returned home since March 2020, at least in part due to the pandemic. Since … Continued

Born Global x Coffee Pods - Dr Sandro Demaio

#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Dr Sandro Demaio

LISTEN > Amplifying science with Dr Sandro Demaio A public health advocate and sustainable food architect, Dr Alessandro (Sandro) Demaio founded his career using nutrition as a platform for social … Continued

Yong In Cho - Coffee Pods

#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Yong In Cho

LISTEN > Meet a young Fintech mastermind taking Asian cashless economies by storm Yong In Cho is a fintech expert, specialising in the payments industry, with deep knowledge of the … Continued

Born Global March 2021

Born Global: March 2021

Hello friend, Our mission at Advance.org has always been to promote the achievements of global Australians and to support your journey – from the time you make the decision to … Continued

Postcard from New York: Down but not out

It’s all we talk about these days — how has COVID affected life, work, play, friendships, community, and business, and when will everything be back to normal? While sometimes it feels overwhelming living in a metropolis that’s regularly been featured as the epicentre of a global pandemic, the exciting and hopeful thing we notice every day is that the heart and soul of New York City lives on quietly in the background; while we get on with a new type of normal.

Born Global Coffee Pods - Dr Susan Graham

#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Dr Susan Graham

In our latest #bornglobal Coffee Pods we ask ‘What does regreening the planet with tech look like?’ According to our guest Dr Susan Graham, we can restore 500 billion trees by 2060. Listen in to this extraordinary conversation with young Australian entrepreneur and Advance Award winner, hosted by Holly Ransom.

#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Dr Abigail Allwood

Advance is launching the #bornglobal Coffee Pods podcast series hosted by Holly Ransom. In this first episode we are joined by NASA’s Dr Abigail Allwood as she lands the Perseverance Rover on Mars in real-time. Listen to this personal interview with an Australian trailblazer.

Postcard from Singapore: Overturning the “old normal” as an expat

It is a strange and challenging time for so many right now, but in the cultural melting pot of Singapore, I see changes sparked by the pandemic that will redefine the way we work and business focus for years to come. Environmental and social responsibility, employee wellbeing and flexible working are the big winners as prolonged travel restrictions overturn the “old normal” for expats and locals alike.

Exercising soft power in a hard world

In response to the Australian Government’s review of Soft Power, Advance made this 2018 submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade to articulate ways that expatriates contribute to Australia’s attraction and … Continued