Countdown to a Historic Referendum
We are on the brink of a significant moment in Australian history, with the date – 14 October – set for our first referendum in over two decades. Australia will … Continued
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The Aussie scientist whose mission is to feed the world
“The potential is there, but you can’t eat potential.” It’s a borrowed line that appears in the final chapter of Glenn Denning’s new book that neatly encapsulates his approach to addressing one … Continued
Born Global: August 2023
Hello Friend, First up, the big reveal… We’re thrilled to introduce you to all 25 Advance GameChangers in the 2023 Global Australian Awards. 🌟 Do you know any of these extraordinary … Continued
Postcard from Sydney: Preparing the next generation of political leaders
After 12 years in politics, the Hon. Gabrielle Upton shared with Advance her global Australian roots, and her post-parliamentary endeavours to improve gender equality outcomes in Australian politics. How did … Continued
#GlobalAustralianPodcast S3 Ep7: Yalda Hakim
In this episode, you will meet Yalda Hakim, recipient of the Social Impact Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Yalda is an award-winning journalist and global news presenter … Continued
#GlobalAustralianPodcast S3 Ep3: Lucy McRae
In this episode, you will meet Lucy McRae, recipient of the Creative Excellence Award for the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Lucy is a pioneering science fiction artist and ‘body … Continued
#GlobalAustralianPodcast S3 Ep2: Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel
In this episode, you will meet Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel, recipient of the Global Talent Award in the Global Australian Awards in 2023. Cle-Anne is a leading figure in sustainable development. … Continued
#GlobalAustralianPodcast S3 Ep1: Professor Glenn Denning
In this first episode of Season 3, you will meet Professor Glenn Denning, announced the Global Australian of the Year in 2023. Incredibly, Glenn was also awarded the Global Impact Award this … Continued
NextGen: Where are they now?
A glimpse into the inspiring journeys of our NextGen Program graduates. As we connect and rejoice in their success, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of Global Australians. … Continued
Postcard from Berlin: Start-ups want your international experience
Isobel Barry was a part of our Feb 2022 Nextgen program. She is now a Business Development Manager based in Berlin. Please tell us a little bit about yourself, where … Continued
Want to work overseas? Here’s some advice from our members
In our May #BornGlobal newsletter, we asked you “What advice do you have for people wanting to work overseas?” Direct from the Advance community, here are a few things to keep in … Continued
Postcard from Singapore: Mastering the art and science of networking
Mayura Wagle was a part of our 2023 Nextgen program and is the Director of Investor Relations and Communications at ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech company. Please tell us a … Continued
Global Town Hall: Research Commercialisation
Watch the discussion What we learned The expert panel of Advance GameChangers and local Australian innovators informed the current debate on ways to boost Australia’s track record in commercialising research … Continued
Woman of Influence: The Advisor
“The wealth management CEO Josephine Linden has seen it all. Here, she talks to Maureen Jordan about career uncertainty, falling in love, receiving the Order of Australia and how to … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal S2 Ep29: Dr Seiji Armstrong
In this podcast series, Season 2 shines a spotlight on the outstanding finalists and awardees from the Global Australian Awards 2022, who are making a substantial impact around the world. … Continued
Postcard from London: Give it 6-8 weeks!
Di Macdonald Director of learning and development at James’s Place Please tell us a little bit about yourself, where your home is in Australia, and where you now call home. … Continued
Meet Professor Terence Tao: A humble achiever who happens to be one of the greatest mathematicians in the world.
Video Interview: Get to know our 2022 Global Australian of the Year, Prof Terry Tao, as he shares his insight and international career journey as a Professor of Mathematics. A child … Continued
2022 SATELLITE EVENTS
SEE HOW WE CELEBRATED OUR 2022 GLOBAL AUSTRALIAN AWARDS AT SATELLITE EVENTS CANBERRA Dinner with Advance supporters was hosted by Advance Board members, Gary Quinlan AO (diplomat and former Ambassador … Continued
Advance enhances global connections with new board appointments
Advance is pleased to announce six new board members to augment Advance’s global reach and expertise. Joseph Kwok, Josephine Linden, Jeannie Lopes, Jennifer Mackinlay, Jessica Michaels and the Hon Wyatt … Continued
Simone Young AM: Chief Conductor Designate of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and 2021 Advance Global Icon Winner
Video Interview: Meet Simone Young AM Chief Conductor Designate of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and 2021 Advance Global Icon winner. Internationally renowned as one of the leading conductors of our … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:13 Simone Young AM
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Ben Hindson: Co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of 10x Genomics. 2021 Advance Life Sciences Winner
Video Interview: Meet Dr Ben Hindson, Co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of 10x Genomics and 2021 Advance Life Sciences Winner. Ben is an entrepreneur and visionary, heading up a … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:12 Dr Ben Hindson
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Pallavi Sharda: International performing artist and advocate and 2021 Advance Arts Winner
Video Interview: meet international performing artist and advocate Pallavi Sharda, 2021 Advance Arts Winner. With critically acclaimed performances across many genres, Pallavi shares what life looks like from acting to advocacy. … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:11 Pallavi Sharda
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Jimmy Pham AM: The unstoppable force and visionary founder behind Vietnam’s leading social enterprise KOTO and 2021 Advance Asia Impact Winner
Video Interview: Meet the unstoppable force and visionary founder behind Vietnam’s leading social enterprise KOTO, Jimmy Pham AM, the 2021 Advance Asia Impact Winner. Jimmy established KOTO (Know One, Teach … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:10 Jimmy Pham AM
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Dr Sameer Dixit: An intrepid biomedical researcher and the 2021 Advance Alumni winner
Video interview: meet Dr Sameer Dixit an intrepid biomedical researcher and the 2021 Advance Alumni winner. Sameer is full of passion and determination to see a brighter future for biotechnology and disease … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:9 Sameer Dixit
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Darian McBain: Sustainable ocean economy advocate and 2021 Advance Sustainability Winner
Video interview: Get to know sustainable ocean economy advocate Darian McBain, 2021 Advance Sustainability Winner. Discover how Darian pioneered the transformation of multi-billion dollar seafood producer, Thai Union Group, to a global leader … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep:8 Darian McBain
This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to succeed across the globe. In this series, we meet the 2021 Advance … Continued
Sam Levy: Award-winning Broadway, West End theatre producer and 2021 Advance Commercial Creatives Winner.
Video interview: Get to know award-winning Broadway and West End theatre producer Sam Levy, 2021 Advance Commercial Creatives Winner. From a young age, Sam had a passion for the arts. It wasn’t … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep7: Sam Levy
Meet award-winning Broadway and West End theatre producer Sam Levy, 2021 Advance Commercial Creatives Winner This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity … Continued
Dr Arjun Goyal: Entrepreneur, Physician, Scientist and Co-Founder of Vida Ventures and 2021 Advance Technology & Entrepreneurship Winner.
Video interview: Get to know Entrepreneur, Physician, Scientist and Co-Founder of Vida Ventures, Dr Arjun Goyal, 2021 Advance Technology & Entrepreneurship Winner. “We are at a golden age in medicine.” Arjun says. It is … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep6: Dr Arjun Goyal
Meet Entrepreneur, Physician, Scientist and Co-Founder of Vida Ventures, Dr Arjun Goyal, 2021 Advance Technology & Entrepreneurship Winner. This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep5: Prof Patricia M. Davidson
Meet trailblazer and global leader in cardiac health: Prof Patricia M. Davidson, 2021 Advance Education and Research Winner This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate … Continued
Prof Patricia M. Davidson: Trailblazer and global leader in cardiac health and 2021 Advance Education and Research Winner
Video Interview: Get to know a trailblazer and global leader in cardiac health: Prof Patricia M. Davidson, 2021 Advance Education and Research Winner. We uncover the untold story of Patricia, who after … Continued
From Paris to Woodend: Meet the Australian expats going bush
Almost half a million Australian citizens and residents returned from living abroad between March and December last year, with many of those choosing not to try to replicate a “big … Continued
Make a world of difference
Once considered a rite of passage among Aussies, a stint working overseas now seems to be more of a pipe dream. But despite the pandemic and travel restrictions, Johanna Pitman, … Continued
Advance Space Town Hall: Securing Australia’s global role in the industry’s future
On the 23 November 2021, we held the Space Town Hall. Watch our Highlights Reel below and to read a full summary of the discussions here. For the full video, please … Continued
Ed Robinson: Fintech revolutionary, the Australian co-founder of Stash and 2021 Advance Fintech Winner
Video Interview: Meet Ed Robinson, 2021 Winner of the Advance Fintech Award. Ed is a fintech revolutionary and the Australian co-founder of Stash. Learn and be inspired by the Forbes “Best … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep4: Ed Robinson
Meet Ed Robinson, 2021 Winner of the Advance Fintech Award. Ed is a fintech revolutionary and the Australian co-founder of Stash. This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep3: Dr Bruce Stillman AO
Meet our visionary biochemist revolutionising cancer research and 2021 Advance Global Impact Winner, Dr Bruce Stillman AO This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate … Continued
Dr Bruce Stillman AO: Visionary biochemist revolutionising cancer research and 2021 Advance Global Impact Winner
Video Interview: Meet Dr Bruce Stillman AO, winner of the Global Impact Award in 2021. Bruce is a visionary biochemist revolutionising cancer research, and here he discusses his dreams of … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep2: Andrea Boyd
Meet our moonshot believer and 2021 Advance Emerging leader, Andrea Boyd This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and resourcefulness to … Continued
Andrea Boyd: Moonshot believer and 2021 Advance Emerging leader
Video Interview: Meet our moonshot believer Andrea Boyd shares all about her role at the European Space Agency, and how you can transform any career into a stellar space career! … Continued
Leith Greenslade: Social impact hero and 2021 Advance Global Australian of the Year
Video Interview: Meet Leith Greenslade, our Social Impact hero and 2021 Advance Global Australian of the Year, as she discusses her audacious and inspiring goals. We learn more about Leith’s … Continued
Advance #BornGlobal Ep1: Leith Greenslade
Meet social impact hero and 2021 Advance Global Australian of the Year, Leith Greenslade This podcast introduces remarkable Australians who have built their career overseas. We celebrate their optimism, creativity and … Continued
Advance Awards 2021: Introducing the Commercial Creatives Award Finalists
Suhanya Raffel Suhanya Raffel is a cutting-edge Australian Museum Director. She works internationally to secure the history and recognition of artists across song, dance, art, literature, film, photography, design, architecture and … Continued
Advance Awards 2021: Introducing the Asia Impact Award Finalists
Dr Cheong Koon Hean Dr Cheong Koon Hean is the imaginative architect-planner credited with shaping much of Singapore’s urban landscape. Bringing a strong background in sustainable living and smart public housing, … Continued