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Coffee #100 – An Espresso Cocktail Party
In late 2020, after a year of isolation and lockdown, Josh started a weekly Coffee & Cake with America Josh at All the King’s Horses Café – ATKH in the … Continued
Wednesday Night Virtual Trivia!
Want to meet some new friends and enjoy a Wednesday at home? Join me for virtual trivia, a meat raffle, games, prizes, and lots of laughs! Throughout COVID we got … Continued
Professor Phiala Shanahan
Professor Phiala Shanahan is a world-leading theoretical physicist and an inspiration to aspiring young scientists all over the world. Prof Shanahan was just 27 years old when she became the … Continued
Coffee & Cake with America Josh – US Immigration
This Friday 29 April at Coffee & Cake, Zjantelle, the superstar immigration lawyer from Cammisa Markel is coming along to answer your immigration questions! Zjantelle is very kindly donating her … Continued
First Wednesdays networking with America Josh
On the First Wednesday of every month, I’m hosting an event, somewhere in the city, for those who are new and old to the New York (and American) community. Everyone … Continued
The Aussie Expat – Still the Luckiest Person on Earth?
With the U.S. Tax deadline approaching, the American Australian Association in partnership with SMATS, is proud to be your resource by providing up to date information to our community. A … Continued
Australia Day Party – New York City
We are back! This year, our Williamsburg location will be hosting our annual Australia Day party celebrating all things green and gold. Back by popular demand: Live music Triple J’s … Continued
50th Coffee & Cake with America Josh
There’ll be party hats, cake, free coffee and lots of wonderful people to celebrate the new year with. Did you know that every Friday at 10:30am with a coffee and … Continued
Christmas Cocktails – Aussies in Seattle
It’s time to change out of those WFH trackies and put on something a bit classy. Join Ken the Christmas Koala and other socially deprived Aussies from around the region … Continued
Holiday Drinks in the East Village
America Josh & Australian Women in New York are proud to present: Holiday Drinks in the East Village 2021. We’ve teamed up again to welcome in the holiday season for … Continued
Australian Theatre Festival in New York
The Australian Theatre Festival is the an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City. It aims to create opportunities for an exchange of culture through the … Continued
Advance #CoffeeHour – December 2021
In the past 18 months we saw a large proportion of our high-achieving global Australians returning home, and we want to make your transition back to Australia a little simpler. … 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
Newport Beach Film Festival: Australian Spotlight
Please join us after the film for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Pacific Rim Showcase Celebration, honoring the best in Asian and Australian filmmaking. Hosted by Time Nightclub and featuring top entertainment … 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
Advance #CoffeeHour – September 2021
In the recent year and a half we saw a large proportion of our high-achieving global Australians returning home, so we want to make your transition back to Australia a … Continued
The Big Aussie BBQ
New York’s Australians are firing up the BBQ and celebrating the summer together outdoors. A fun day outside after a year of isolation. Powered by America Josh, Australian Women in … 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 Colombia: Challenging yet exciting times for Aussie expats
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
Prue Clarke: Advocating for social change through quality journalism
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
#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Dr John McHutchison AO
LISTEN > A down-to-earth global change maker, Dr John McHutchison AO This week we speak with Dr John McHutchison AO, the Advance Global Impact Award Winner 2020 and the man … Continued
Postcard from Brisbane: A COVID refugee in the lucky country
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
#GlobalAussies: Returned expat Khunapong Khunaraksa finds himself globally connected wherever he is
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
2021 Anzac Day Service & BBQ in Phoenix, Arizona
Join AZ Pie Guys for this year’s Anzac Day Service and community BBQ. Service will be held at 1:00 PM sharp with The AZ Pie Guys to provide a BBQ … Continued
New York Magpies Anzac Day Sausage Sizzle
In honor of Anzac Day, the New York Magpies’ players, family members and friends will gather for a picnic in Prospect Park to commemorate the holiday. There will be a … Continued
Anzac Day service in Manhattan at St John’s in the Village
St John’s in the Village warmly welcomes New Zealanders and Australians to this year’s Anzac Day commemoration followed by drinks. They’re joined by guest speaker the Right Reverend Andrew St … Continued
2021 ANZAC Day Commemorative Service, Boston
The American Australian Association invites members and friends to attend an in-person ANZAC Day Commemorative Service in Boston. Capacity is limited and registration is essential. The expected duration of the … Continued
ANZAC Day 2021 in the USA
Each year on the 25th of April, Australians and New Zealanders come together to commemorate Anzac Day. This date marks the anniversary of the dawn landings by the Australian and … Continued
#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Professors Jill Banfield and Karen Day
LISTEN > Micro biologies to macro environmental trends with Professors Jill Banfield and Karen Day Two preeminent female professors discuss careers in science and leadership in STEMM reflecting on what … Continued
The Age: “Brain Gain: Half of Australian expats are back home, and they’ve brought their talents with them”
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
#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Professor Jenni Evans
LISTEN > Understanding big weather patterns and long-term climatic effects with meteorologist Professor Jenni Evans Where can a career in big data take you and how do you hold on … Continued
Born Global: March 2021
Hello friend, Our mission at Advance.org has always been to promote the achievements of global Australians and to support your journey – from the time you make the decision to … Continued
Postcard from New York: Down but not out
It’s all we talk about these days — how has COVID affected life, work, play, friendships, community, and business, and when will everything be back to normal? While sometimes it feels overwhelming living in a metropolis that’s regularly been featured as the epicentre of a global pandemic, the exciting and hopeful thing we notice every day is that the heart and soul of New York City lives on quietly in the background; while we get on with a new type of normal.
Covid-19 brings global Australians home, creating new opportunities for employers
Global Australians returning home have chosen a variety of paths, but one fifth (17%) are still looking for work. Herein lies the opportunity for employers. READ THE FULL REPORT Media … Continued
#BornGlobal Coffee Pods: Dr Abigail Allwood
Advance is launching the #bornglobal Coffee Pods podcast series hosted by Holly Ransom. In this first episode we are joined by NASA’s Dr Abigail Allwood as she lands the Perseverance Rover on Mars in real-time. Listen to this personal interview with an Australian trailblazer.
Julia Gillard on female leadership, women in politics, and working overseas
Advance.org Ambassador Emeritus in the United States of America Josephine Linden, recently spoke with the 27th Prime Minister of Australia and Past Advance Patron the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, on Australians abroad and words of wisdom to the next generation of women leaders.
Global Readers : Author John Williamson-Noble reads Fergus Ferry stories to our young readers
We initially created #GlobalReaders for families in lockdown. It was so popular we are expanding the range of stories for young global Australian readers. These stories are created by John Williamson-Noble. John … Continued
Head of Fundraising and Development
The Ethics Centre (TEC) is a unique, Australian-based not-for-profit which works to place ethics at the centre of everyday life. It supports individuals and organisations address complex ethical issues and … Continued
Born Global : December 2020
From the CEO What a remarkable end to the year! Thank you to the 1,300 members and friends who completed the Advance Annual Survey of Global Australians. The survey revealed many new … Continued
Advance Awards : Celebrating the winners of 2020
WATCH > The Advance Awards 2020 Celebration READ > The Advance Awards 2020 Program A NASA research scientist and a cutting-edge technologist whose work ranges from creative design to self-driving … Continued
Born Global : October 2020
From the CEO CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Advance Awards 2020! We celebrated a number of firsts this year, including our 37 finalists, hosting the Awards online, the introduction of a … Continued
Advance Awards 2020: Introducing the Emerging Leader Award Finalists
YONG IN CHO Yong In Cho is a fintech expert, specialising in the payments industry, with deep knowledge of the financial technology market across Asia. Currently the Head of eCommerce for … Continued
Advance Awards 2020: Introducing the Asia Impact Award Finalists
CAT THAO NGUYEN Cat Thao Nguyen is a trailblazer. Cat Thao (Nguyễn Cát Thảo) is the Managing Director of Global Ready LLC and Lumina Learning Partner, assisting organisations and individuals to … Continued
Advance Awards 2020 : Introducing the Education Award Finalists
PROFESSOR JUSTIN WOLFERS Described as one of Australia’s most unorthodox and influential academic exports, Professor Justin Wolfers shifts the lens on economic discourse and the stereotype of economics in equal measure. As a … Continued
Advance Awards 2020 : Introducing the Financial Services Finalists
PAUL CHAPMAN Originally from Melbourne, Paul Chapman co-founded the game-changing ‘Moneytree’ platform, giving people greater control over their finances and disrupting Japan’s digital banking environment in the same beat. The first generation … Continued
Advance Awards 2020 : Introducing the Commercial Creative Finalists
JESS CONOPLIA A global leader shaping film and television industry policy, Jess Conoplia has actively lead on-screen sector development, diversity and advocacy for members world-wide. As President of the Association of Film … Continued
Andrew Hudson
Advance Awards Social Impact 2020 Category Finalist To meet crisis day in and day out, Executive Director and CEO of Crisis Action, Andrew Hudson, relies on honesty, trust and inspiration. As … Continued
Nicholas Wyman
ADVANCE SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD WINNER 2020 For the past 25 years, Nicholas Wyman has sought novel ways to connect youth with the jobs of the future. Nicholas believes the ‘learn … Continued
Caroline Angoorly
Advance Awards Sustainability Category Finalist A suit-wearing eco-warrior armed with a strategic mind and commercial rigour, Caroline Angoorly has earned her stripes operating, developing and financing large energy infrastructure projects. … Continued