Why you should care about Australia’s space industry
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. It’s been over half a century since humankind left footprints on the moon, and since then, a lot has changed. What began as … Continued
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The interim executive market in Australia
Executive search specialists Caroline McAuliffe and Jacinta Whelan from Watermark Search, share about opportunities and networks to help returning expats settle back in. Hear their insights about the landscape for … 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
Understanding Australia’s relations with China
In partnership with Advance and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NAB hosted Australia’s Ambassador to China, His Excellency Graham Fletcher, in Sydney. Ambassador Fletcher, who is fluent in Mandarin, … 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
Postcard from London: The importance of keeping a wide network and putting people first
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
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
Media Release: Gary Quinlan joins Advance Board
Advance is pleased to announce the appointment of Australia’s former Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr Gary Quinlan AO, to its board, bringing globally recognised expertise in foreign affairs and trade to … 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
Meet the global Australians fighting to bring an end to the pandemic
By Nina Hendy Australians have been leading the charge to save lives, roll out vaccines and ultimately, bring an end to the pandemic in countries ravaged by Covid-19 around the … Continued
Findings from the InterNations Expat Insider Survey 2021
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. With the Annual Advance Survey just around the corner, it’s timely to reflect on the survey results from one of the world’s largest … 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
Understanding Advisory Board opportunities
Many Advance members consider joining a governance or advisory board of an Australian firm when returning to Australia, or while working overseas. Advisory board expert Anne Hatton from Hattonneale gives … 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
Soft Power: What is it and why is it important?
By Robert Hughes, Advance.org Research & Insight. There’s no question that we’re living in unprecedented times. With an extremely uncertain international climate, and the looming realities of the fourth industrial … Continued
Congratulations to our Advance Awards 2021 winners!
The virtual celebration of the Advance Awards 2021 on Wednesday 8 September celebrated a wide variety of outstanding global Australians, recognising 37 finalists and 13 category winners. The overall winner, … Continued
Watch the 2021 Advance Awards here!
The 2021 Advance Award winners were announced on Wednesday, September 8th. If you missed the celebration, or want to watch it again, here it is!
A Message for Australian Expats
The Australian Government has seen the enormous potential in our diaspora for soft power and economic links around the world. Advance Patron and current Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. … Continued
Postcard from Victoria: Promoting continued engagement with the arts during COVID
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
Introducing the Advance Awards 2021 finalists
This week we announced incredible finalists across 4 categories. Stay tuned to meet more finalists next week! Meet the Advance Awards 2021 Finalists here. Make sure you get to know … Continued
Job hunt tips for jetsetters
Thousands of Australians who have been living and working overseas are trying to return home – but overcoming the government’s passenger caps may only be their first hurdle. Although the … Continued
Bridging the talent gap
Rolling international border closures as a result of the pandemic are playing havoc with Australian companies’ longstanding reliance on recruiting imported talent — but there are options to explore. Read … Continued
Postcard from the US: Keeping community camaraderie alive through Aussie sports
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
They still call Australia home…. we just won’t let them in
Advance.org, the organisation that partners with the Federal Government to connect Australians globally, estimates that the numbers of Australians living abroad is one million and interestingly, Australian born citizens are … Continued
#GlobalAussies: Robotics expert Andra Keay is helping Aussie deep tech startups go global
Andra is an Advance member based in California, who’s continuously growing opportunities for Australia on the global stage. She discusses her journey and provides some tips to help accelerate the … Continued
Postcard from Hong Kong: Working towards changing attitudes and representation
Natasha Norton Contributor A year of limbo, well that’s how the last 12 or so months could be perceived. Closed borders, quarantine, social distancing, restrictions that change almost daily…and to … Continued
Kate Glazebrook: Helping to build diverse teams with behavioural science
In a rich and motivating discussion, startup co-founder and award winner Kate Glazebrook demonstrated how her global career shaped her understanding and determination to make an impact through technology. The … Continued