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 Australian Awards this week was an absolute thrill!
If you happened to miss the awards, you can catch up in this edition – watch the broadcast, meet the 2022 Award finalists and winners, and check out the satellite events. We are grateful to Advance’s patron, the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; the Minister for Industry & Science, Ed Husic; and the Asst Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, for recognising and celebrating the Global Australian Awards with us. Our deepest thanks also to the judging panel, chaired by Ken Allen AO, for selecting the Award winners from so many talented global Australians.
As the Global Australian Awards demonstrate, there are so many ways in which individuals connect Australia with the world – through their careers, education and/or migration – all resulting in a more globally engaged Australia. Our lofty goals include enhancing Australia’s ‘soft power’ and reputation around the world, and we want to thank all the Advance community for your role in making that happen!
‘Till next time,
Johanna Pitman
CEO | Advance.org
2022 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
From radical career pivots (from carpenter to obstetrician!) and overcoming adversity, the Global Australian Awards each year uncover truly diverse career journeys. Watch an interview with 2022 Global Australian of the Year, Prof Terence Tao, one of the greatest mathematicians in the world. And get to know all 34 GameChangers across 12 categories who were selected from over 400 nominations. More
GLOBAL AUSSIE GATHERINGS
To celebrate the Awards and bring together the local Aussie communities, Advance Board Members hosted live satellite events in Canberra, London, Singapore and Sydney; and events a few hours later in San Francisco and New York! Check out all satellite events which enabled some 2022 GameChangers to attend in-person. More
MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Six new board members will help guide Advance through the next phase of growth of impact. Based across 3 continents, the new board members create a wider reaching, multi-disciplinary board with a wealth of global experience. Meet them here
POST-AWARDS BLUES?
Couldn’t make it the livestream of the awards? Just want to re-watch our incredible presenters and awardees? Or maybe it’s the blooper reel that you just can’t get enough of (we know, it’s great!)?. Well you’re in luck! You can now re-watch the awards and share with others here.
INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEWS
Love podcasts? Have you checked out Advance’s #BornGlobal podcast? We’re available wherever you listen, so subscribe NOW so you’ll get new episodes as they are released 👀! You can also hear interviews with fascinating global Australians from 2021 and 2020. Subscribe to your favourite platform here.
EVENINGS AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Advance GameChanger, Sarah Grunstein, an Australian pianist of international acclaim is performing at the Sydney Opera House on Thu 22 Sep and Mon 24 Oct at 7.30pm! Sarah will perform the works of Beethoven, Schumann and Bach – you do not want to miss this! More
TAKE TIME TO PLAN YOUR RETURN
Are you thinking of coming home to Australia? Be part of our inaugural Talent Return Program! The new online program, which kicks off in November 2022, will focus on the career-related aspects of your move, and also provide resources to assist you with the logistical aspects of your return. More
USAFL 25TH CELEBRATION
The United States Australian Football League (USAFL) is celebrating their 25th Anniversary! The big celebration will be at their National Championship in LA (Ontario, CA) from 13-16 October. The weekend kicks off with a Gala announcing the Men’s and Women’s National Teams. More
JOB OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
There’s a lot of change in air in the career space at the moment! If you are thinking of changing careers, moving somewhere else, or just want to see what’s out there? Check our Jobs Board! We have new opportunities waiting for everyone, wherever you want to be in the world! Check it out here.