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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
John Mannion Contributor There’s a buzz of change in the air in the Latin American region. We aren’t sure exactly what type of Latin America will emerge from the wreckage … Continued
Most Australians working offshore, or foreigners working in Australia, will be aware of the complexity of Australia’s tax rules – particularly those that apply to the question whether they remain … Continued
Advance just launched the GameChanger Boardroom lunch series, to inspire Australian decision-makers and future leaders with a global outlook, courage, and optimism. In an exclusive conversation hosted by Gilbert + … Continued
The COVID-19 crisis has thrust a largely unseen part of Australia’s population firmly into the national spotlight. These are the Australians who live and work abroad — our diaspora. (…) … Continued
Madie Sturgess Contributor I sat mulling over a drink at my layover in LAX when the Prime Minister declared the start of my “and then COVID hit” story. En route … Continued
Khunapong Khunaraksa has recently returned to Australia after a decade living in South East Asia and the US. He shares with us his global journey, and the reasons that brought … Continued
What’s it been like for those coming home? What does COVID mean for the future of Aussie expats? And what can businesses do to make sure these very talented potential … Continued
By Johanna Pitman, Advance.org CEO The richness of Australia is not just in our minerals and resources, but the diversity and dynamism of our people. The recently released report by … Continued
Stories of Advance members who have recently returned to Melbourne, bringing their skills with them. Read the article published on The Age, 27 March 2021 > Brain Gain: Half of … Continued