Video Interview: Get to know our 2022 Education and Research GameChanger, Prof Phiala Shanahan, as she shares her insight and international career journey as a Professor of Physics at MIT. … Continued
Video Interview: Get to know our 2022 Global Australian of the Year, Prof Terry Tao, as he shares his insight and international career journey as a Professor of Mathematics. A child … 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
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 … 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
Hello friend, With less than 3 weeks until the Global Australian Awards are announced, I am sure you’ll be blown away by the stories of impact from the 2022 GameChangers! … Continued
Hello friend, It is an exciting time at Advance, with the third cohort of the NextGen program kicking off soon, and the rebranding of our annual Advance Awards (now in … 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.
Hello friend, With a new Australian government in Canberra and major events back in full swing, a reinvigorated mood is palpable, despite the energy crisis and economic concerns. While the … Continued
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
Hello friend, You’re not alone if you are feeling the pre-election buzz as we approach 21 May! You can catch the results live streamed or via the ABC. This election campaign has also … 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
Hello friend, With our much-anticipated Sustainability Town Hall coming up on 11 May, this newsletter focuses on what Advance members are doing around sustainability and the environment. This is particularly timely with action … 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
After two years of uncertainty for Australians living and working abroad, the recent reopening of borders is expected to drive a huge surge in top global talent returning to the … Continued
Hello friend, The last month has highlighted the desperate plight of others, whether it be in Ukraine, or flooding across Australia’s east coast. We are also thinking of Advance members … 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
Hello friend, With omicron in the rear view mirror🤞, we are excited to reconnect vey soon with the Advance community at the Gala Dinner in Sydney on 23 March. This … Continued
Hello friend, It has been a wet and bumpy start to 2022 for many Australians, so we are especially excited to power through with some opportunities and inspiration to kick … 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
Hello friend, As we fast approach the year end, we are buoyed by the stories (and photos!) of our members who have returned home to see family and friends for … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Advance.org members and friends from around the world came together to discuss different perspectives and opportunities for Australia in the space sector, from an illustrious panel of experts. Watch our … Continued
Hello friend, What does the opening of Australia’s borders mean for you? This is the question we have been asking our members and the pent up yearning, frustration and optimism … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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