Hello Friend,
With a flurry of events and impending deadlines, we’ve compiled a ✅ checklist to help you keep an eye on things!
- Advance’s Gala Dinner on March 14th will feature the Hon Joe Hockey and Professor Glenn Denning ➡️ don’t forget to buy tickets!
- The NRL Telstra Premiership kicks off on March 2nd in… Las Vegas 🇺🇸 !
- Nominations for this year’s Global Australian Awards close on March 1st.
- Applications for the 🎓 prestigious AAA Scholarships close on March 15th and the 2024 Churchill Fellowship open on March 1st.
Meanwhile, the 2024 Australians of the Year 🏆 are definitely worth getting to know! Pioneers in skin cancer research, Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO, have a powerful message for all Australians 🙏🌟.
‘Til next time,
Johanna Pitman
CEO | Advance
This month’s image ☝️ – The saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) thrives in Australia’s semi-arid and arid regions, but can tolerate frost, severe droughts as well as periodic flooding. This extremely hardy native shrub – long valued in Aboriginal communities for its medicinal, culinary and other qualities – is increasingly popping up on trendy menus as a versatile bush food.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
The Gala Dinner on 14 March in Sydney will feature insights from the former Treasurer/Ambassador to the US, the Hon Joe Hockey, and the 2023 Global Australian of the Year, Prof Glenn Denning, who will speak about Australia’s role in solving today’s food security challenges ✨ This is your chance to secure tickets before they’re gone!
KICK OFF IN VEGAS
Can you believe Australia’s beloved rugby league is finding new fans in the 🇺🇸 USA? A jam-packed lineup of activities in the entertainment and sporting hub of Las Vegas 🏟️ ✨ will kick-off the NRL Telstra Premiership season! Experience the thrill of the opening double-header on Saturday, March 2 from 6:30pm (local time) at the Allegiant Stadium.
TREATMENT PIONEERS
Meet Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO, joint 2024 Australians of the Year. Inspired by their prior melanoma breakthroughs, and Richard’s own terminal brain cancer diagnosis, they are on an inspiring mission to secure better patient outcomes.
YOUR EXPAT LIFE, PRIME-STYLE
Advance members are all over the new Prime series Expats starring Nicole Kidman! Long-time Hong Kong resident, LJ Ferrara, admits she is hooked; and an Aussies in HK Facebook member commented on the accurate portrayal of the relationship of the helper with the little boy and the jealousy that Nicola’s character feels. 🤔
GLOBAL AUSSIE INNOVATOR
Congratulations to Gregory Constantine for Air Company’s win in the World Economic Forum Sustainable Aviation Challenge 🌍✈️ Their carbon-to-fuel technology supports sustainable flight. Together with 15 other innovators, the industry is striving for net-zero emissions. See all the innovators.
WICKEDLY WITTY
From the author of Puberty Blues and How to Kill Your Husband (and Other Handy Household Hints), Kathy Lette’s new novel 📚 The Revenge Club, fittingly opens with an Aussie living in London. You can catch Kathy at her book launches around Australia in March.
NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON!
The nomination deadline for the Global Australian Awards is fast approaching! Don’t miss the chance to celebrate and honour exceptional Aussies who inspire you. Submit your nomination by March 1, 2024, to share their outstanding accomplishments ⌛ Time is ticking — submit your nomination here!
CAREER FELLOWSHIPS
Looking to level up your career? Two transformative fellowships are worth checking out! The AAA Scholarships (closing March 15th ⏰) support educational study, research and artistic development between the US and AUS; while the Churchill Fellowship (opening March 1st) helps you explore a topic in depth outside Australia.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Out with the old and in with the new! Our January poll asked, “What will your 2024 bring?” and many of you are embarking on new endeavours. Starting a new job/business was on top with 42%, followed by moving to a new location (22%) and starting a new course (12%). If you are exploring new roles, check out our handy jobs board.
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