Hello friend,
As we observe the devastating consequences of the global pandemic we are reminded of those who commit their life’s work to creating social impact. We know our members are particularly driven to create a better and more equal world, as shown by the large number of nominations each year for the Advance Awards Social Impact category.
This edition of Born Global focuses on those global Aussies committed to improving the lives of others. We highlight the latest work of our past Award winners – Hugh Evans, Prue Clarke, Nicholas Wyman, and Sophie Blackall – and also Leith Greenslade, an Australian leading a global coalition to address oxygen shortages. And our postcard this month comes from Colombia, with its small but mighty community of Australians.
While some parts of the world are emerging from Covid restrictions, other members are experiencing a return to lockdown, including in Singapore and Melbourne. For those needing some extra motivation at this time, check out the Inspiration section on our website. In addition to the powerful personal stories of global Australians, we hope the Australian children’s stories might entertain young readers.
‘Till next time,
Johanna Pitman
CEO | Advance.org
MUSIC TO REUNITE THE WORLD
Advance Social Impact Award winner 2015 and Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, helped mobilise $302M and more than 26M COVID-19 vaccine doses for the world’s most vulnerable, thanks to the VAX LIVE Concert initiative. More
FUTURE-PROOF CAREERS
Nicholas Wyman, Advance Social Impact Award winner 2020 and author of the upcoming “Ready, Steady, RESET: The post-Covid-19 future of work”, spoke to ABC Radio National about landing a meaningful, secure and future-proof job. Hear his tips on succeeding in the post-pandemic workforce. More
OXYGEN WHERE IT’S NEEDED
Recognising severe shortages of oxygen, NY-based Founder/CEO of JustActions, Leith Greenslade, is coordinating the Every Breath Counts coalition. Her wake-up call about the dire consequences for many public health systems was discussed on ABC Saturday Extra and covered in The Guardian. More
POSTCARD FROM COLOMBIA
Advance member John Mannion landed his first regional international management role in Latin America in 2019. He discusses the silver linings to be found among the wreckage of COVID and the strong sense of community among Australians in Colombia that helps this strange new world feel like home. More
ASIAN CHARACTERS SPOTLIGHT
Advance Australian Global Icon Award winner 2020 Sophie Blackall, lent her illustrating talents to Rukhsana Khan’s children’s book “Big Red Lollipop”. The book has been featured in a list of 32 children’s books that celebrate Asian characters and culture. More
JOURNALISM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Advance has launched the GameChanger Boardroom lunch series, to inspire Australian decision-makers and future leaders with a global outlook. In an exclusive conversation hosted by Gilbert + Tobin, Advance partners gained insight from award-winning journalist and innovator Prue Clarke. More
TAX CHANGES FOR EXPATS
While the 2021 Budget headlines focused on extra funding for aged care, women and child care, a change to tax residency rules was also mentioned in the budget papers. Responding to member concerns, our friends at tax advisory firm, Nuwaru, help clarify what it all means for Aussies based overseas. More
JOIN THE ADVANCE #COFFEEHOUR
Members returning to Australia are invited to join the #CoffeeHour on 30 June, which is scheduled to suit Asia and European time zones (as we alternate with North America-friendly timing). Come share your story and hear from our team about opportunities and networks to help you settle back in. More
NEW JOBS EVERY WEEK!
Have you had a chance to check out our jobs board yet? Whether you’re returning home or overseas, we’ve got opportunities for everyone, with hundreds of vacancies posted every week. You can even search for location, type of work or use keywords to find exactly what you’re looking for. More