AFL Grand Final USA Arlington Austin Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Houston Huntington Beach Minneapolis Nashville New York Philadelphia Phoenix Portland Sacramento San Diego San Francisco Santa Monica Seattle UK London: Vauxhall … Continued
In the lead up to the opening of the San Diego Spirits Festival, Liz Edwards, the Founder and Director, shared with Advance her journey from Adelaide to the USA, and … Continued
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
“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
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
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
Enhancing Australia’s industrial and manufacturing capacity while bolstering resilience stands as a primary objective for the Australian Government. In pursuit of this goal, The Department of Industry, Science and Resources … Continued
With over 20 years of experience as an adventurer, documentary film-maker and avid surfer, Sam Hilton has shared a bit of his story with Advance, and how he ended up … Continued
Hello friend, Each month the Advance team searches for relevant Aussie stories that may not receive international coverage… And there have been plenty to choose from in recent weeks! The fall-out from “Robodebt” … Continued
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
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
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
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. Australia’s track-record in research commercialisation is a persistent shortcoming in the nation’s innovation equation. To unpack this dilemma, Advance convened a Global Town … Continued
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
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
Hello friend, What fascinating conversations we’ve had this month on thorny challenges for Australia. With help from our GameChangers and community of experts, our Global Town Hall tackled the issue … Continued
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
“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
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
Each year the Global Australian Awards presented by Advance, recognise the work of remarkable Australians making an extraordinary impact on the global stage in industry sectors that are of particular … 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
“We hear of the brain drain when Australians leave the country, but never the brain gain when they return. Talented Australians may leave us and achieve success in other countries, … Continued
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
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
“Unless businesses are proactive and creative in how they secure talent, the shortfall in skills will put significant pressure on growth, productivity and innovation in 2023… We need to look … Continued
Australia faces a skills shortage of about 500,000 workers. Advance chief executive Johanna Pitman said unless Australian businesses are “proactive and creative” in how they secure talent, the shortfall in … 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
Too busy this year to keep up with everything that went on in Australia, but want to stay connected? It’s ok, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the 10 most important … Continued
Advance is delighted to share the appointment of Prakash Rajah, Principal – Private Equity at The Blackstone Group, to its board of directors, bringing with him a deep connection to … Continued
Advance is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sir Edward Byrne AC, renowned neuroscientist, academic and clinician, and Robyn Denholm, leading global technology executive, to the judging panel for … Continued
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
An independent review of Australia’s response to COVID19 has noted, “The Australian Government should have made it easier for citizens and permanent residents to return to Australia during the pandemic.” … Continued
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 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
Ella Jones Australian Commonwealth Games Swimmer Ella Jones made her Commonwealth Games debut at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games where she compete in the 100m backstroke S8 and the 100m … Continued
Tell us about your first experience working overseas? What led to that decision?I worked for 3 months in Toronto within months of graduating from Uni; it was a way to see … Continued
Imagine if Amazon’s mission was to restore the Amazon rainforest… that project would have been completed decades ago. Hi! It’s Adam and Josh, the co-founders of Humanitix. We couldn’t be … Continued
In partnership with Advance, EY hosted the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong, and the 2021 Advance Education & Research Award winner, Prof. Patricia Davidson in Sydney for an intimate boardroom lunch.
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
By Andrew Rosser, Professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Melbourne Professor Andrew Rosser has aggregated a wealth of information about Australia’s Diaspora policy, and the many roadblocks … Continued
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. Significant climate catastrophes and real threats to future prosperity have brought sustainability to the forefront of almost every conversation – in homes, in … 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
Thank you for joining us for our Global Town Hall on Sustainability! As our distinguished panel of Advance GameChangers and Australian industry experts came together, the discussion leant towards the … 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
Analysis of the Australian professional diaspora by Advance.org, the network for global Australians, offers interesting details for potential employers keen to beat skills shortages by tapping into the expat labour … Continued
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight How do we focus the attention of the Government on critical opportunities beyond Australian borders? Bringing together Advance GameChangers and industry experts to … 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
In the launch of Advance.org’s 2021 survey, Peter L. O’Brien, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds, offered a selection of tips for global Australians already in leadership positions, on the best … Continued
Mr Andrew Low will become the new Chairman of the Advance Board, bringing a long history of leadership and experience advising global clients. Advance Global Australians is pleased to announce … Continued
In the lead up to releasing the results from the 2021 Survey, Advance.org hosted a launch event in partnership with Russell Reynolds Associates. The conversation featured Peter L. O’Brien, Managing … Continued