Kindly hosted by Gilbert+Tobin, Advance put on an intimate roundtable discussion with GameChanger and Executive Manager at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, Frances Voon. Key points of discussion … Continued
Hello friend, Have you noticed our broader definition of “global Aussies” at Advance? Whether you are an Australian living overseas, an expat who has returned home, a current or former … Continued
Susannah Cramp is a PhD student at UWA Albany. Her research is part of the ‘Walking Together’ project, which brings together Noongar Traditional Owners and conservation scientists to care for … Continued
Hello friend, We are on a huge high after our Gala Dinner and GameChanger Summit last Thursday – what a day! Thank you so much to those who could join … Continued
Hello friend, 2023 is in full swing with our signature Gala Dinner and GameChanger Summit around the corner. An incredible line up of global and local speakers, including Industry Minister, The Hon. Ed Husic MP; … Continued
Adam Malouf Advance Ambassador in the United Arab Emirates Please tell us a little bit about yourself, where your home is in Australia, and where you now call home. I … Continued
Hello friend, Happy New Year and Happy Lunar New Year! I hope the holiday period has left you feeling refreshed and enriched. Meeting up with some global Aussies travelling over … Continued
Hello friend, Wherever you are this holiday season, it’s a great time to reflect on 2022 and reset for 2023! 🎧 Check out inspiring stories of global Australian GameChangers by … Continued
Tim Grieve Contributor Please tell us a little bit about yourself, where your home is in Australia, and where you now call home. I was born and raised in Melbourne, … Continued
Hello friend, If you are feeling the rush in the lead up to the holidays and year end, you’re not alone! This year’s Survey of Global Australians launches today! With your help, … Continued
Hello friend, We are driven by a desire to share the value of an international career, and so delighted that our annual Global Australian Awards can now be viewed by … Continued
Hello friend, Celebrating outstanding global Australians and sharing their stories to inspire others is central to our mission. So introducing 34 GameChangers to the world and celebrating the 2022 Global … Continued
Hello friend, With less than 3 weeks until the Global Australian Awards are announced, I am sure you’ll be blown away by the stories of impact from the 2022 GameChangers! … Continued
Dr Tristan Clemons Advance GameChanger and Contributor If I look back over the past four years the first words that come to mind are what a wild ride we have … Continued
Dr Alison Thompson OAM Contributor, Advance Social Impact Award Winner 2016 Australian born Dr. Alison Thompson and her Third Wave Volunteer first responders have been in Ukraine since the first … Continued
Hello friend, With our much-anticipated Sustainability Town Hall coming up on 11 May, this newsletter focuses on what Advance members are doing around sustainability and the environment. This is particularly timely with action … Continued
Freya Harding Contributor, Advance NextGen Participant ‘Follow your heart and your passion’, were words of advice that I was raised on – fed to me as I ‘helped’ my mum … Continued
Hello friend, The last month has highlighted the desperate plight of others, whether it be in Ukraine, or flooding across Australia’s east coast. We are also thinking of Advance members … Continued
Afeeya Akhand Contributor, Advance NextGen Participant In the aftermath of International Women’s Day and Mardi Gras, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of diversity and inclusion. While these are common … Continued
Hello friend, With omicron in the rear view mirror🤞, we are excited to reconnect vey soon with the Advance community at the Gala Dinner in Sydney on 23 March. This … Continued
Hello friend, It has been a wet and bumpy start to 2022 for many Australians, so we are especially excited to power through with some opportunities and inspiration to kick … Continued
Hello friend, As we fast approach the year end, we are buoyed by the stories (and photos!) of our members who have returned home to see family and friends for … Continued
Hello friend, What does the opening of Australia’s borders mean for you? This is the question we have been asking our members and the pent up yearning, frustration and optimism … Continued
Sonja Vodusek Contributor As Christmas approaches and London lights up with spectacular decorations, the city is putting on an impressive show to celebrate the festive season. The spirit of socialising … Continued
Hello friend, We couldn’t help but get excited with last week’s space flight of Advance board member, Dr Chris Boshuizen, alongside William Shatner. And we know there are more than a few … Continued
Hello friend, Connecting global Australians, wherever you are located, and recognising your achievements and insights is core to Advance’s mission. So we were delighted so many members joined the 2021 … Continued
By Jonathon Glonek Contributor I’d never done anything but play the violin when I first took the plunge and went into the international wine business. At that time I was … Continued
By Paul O’Keeffe | Contributor As expats when we live abroad, we all miss things that are uniquely culturally Australian (besides the Tim Tams and pies!). For me it was … Continued
The AFR’s Tom McIlroy shared the key takeaways from the Advance Digital Global Town Hall on May 27, 2020, highlighting the views of Advance Founding Patron, Anthony Pratt. Arranged in … Continued
The difficulties faced by expats returning to the local workforce could be deterring or delaying their homecomings and depriving the economy of much-needed expertise at a time when big global … Continued
Australia’s economic success would be enhanced by having a national diaspora strategy and collaboration networks connecting with the one million Australians working overseas, and the 2.5 million foreigners who have studied … Continued
A hidebound streak is stopping Australia making the most of its 1 million-strong diaspora, a study of returned expatriates including ABC boss Michelle Guthrie and Intel executive Genevieve Bell has found. A survey of … Continued
Advance, the network for the one million Australians living overseas, has appointed a new global chairman and a chief executive for Australia as it moves to build its profile and step … Continued