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Born Global: August 2022

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

Born Global: July 2022

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

Born Global: June 2022

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

Born Global: May 2022

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

Born Global: April 2022

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

Born Global: March 2022

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

Born Global: February 2022

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

Born Global: January 2022

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

Born Global: December 2021

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

Born Global: November 2021

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

Born Global: October 2021

Hello friend, We couldn’t help but get excited with last week’s space flight of Advance board member, Dr Chris Boshuizen, alongside William Shatner. And we know there are more than a few … Continued

Born Global: September 2021

Hello friend, Connecting global Australians, wherever you are located, and recognising your achievements and insights is core to Advance’s mission. So we were delighted so many members joined the 2021 … Continued

Born Global: August 2021

Hello friend, As the impact of the pandemic continues, the enormous toll on the Arts industry is front of mind. Producers of creative content have adjusted as quickly as possible, and even … Continued

Born Global: July 2021

Hello friend, The long-awaited Tokyo Olympics have kicked off, and with the exciting news that Brisbane will hold the 2032 Olympics, we are getting into the spirit with this sports-themed … Continued

Born Global: June 2021

Hello friend, In this uncertain and unprecedented time, the concern on many Australians’ minds is that of the future of work. Future-proofing jobs and businesses has taken on a whole … Continued

Born Global: May 2021

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 … Continued

Born Global: April 2021

Hello friend, Our 2020 Survey of Global Australians suggested that 10% of our Advance community had returned home since March 2020, at least in part due to the pandemic. Since … Continued

Born Global March 2021

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

Born Global : February 2021

Hello friend, In a turnaround from last year, we’re starting 2021 with optimism here in Australia. As all countries wrestled with the trade-offs of protecting health and the economy, we have seen … 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

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

Born Global : September 2020

From the CEO Spring is in the air in Australia. With it comes the promise of green shoots and the opportunity to begin afresh. Young ballerina Georgia Neaverson shares her journey from … Continued

Born Global : July 2020

From the CEO Lawyers often rely on precedents to inform their decision making. Today, we are in ‘unprecedented’ times. Whether it’s the global pandemic, the economic crisis it precipitated, the … Continued

Born Global : June 2020

From the CEO What a difference a month makes! The Advance.org team and have enjoyed meeting global Australians who are living and working around the world as well as those who have chosen … Continued

Born Global : May 2020

From the CEO I hope this finds you healthy and safe. With so many Advance.org members at home (some unexpectedly) and others isolated overseas, we have been inundated with examples … Continued