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A chance meeting of a hairdresser and a neuroscience physical therapist working in the neurosciences has led to leading researcher and therapist Dr Margaret Mayston being recognised as Australian Woman of the Year in the UK for her ongoing work to help child and families deal with Cerebral Palsy. Living with cerebral palsy is a challenge but one that can met says the 2010 Australian Woman of the Year Dr Margaret Mayston, who has been recognised for her ongoing dedication to helping children ...

Where did you grow up in Australia? Port Hedland, WA; Cairns, QLD; Singleton, NSW What brought you to the US? How long have you been here? How long do you plan to stay? My father's work transferred our family to Gillette, WY. I have been living in the U.S. since 1998 and living in Chicago since 2004. I'm not sure how long I will stay in Chicago or the U.S. What is your current position/role? I am the General Management Associate at The Joffrey Ballet, as well as a Gyrotonic Instructor ...

by Jacquie Byron Advance Roaming Writers - March 2010 For anyone considering a move to Los Angeles as a career boost, Melbourne’s Alicia Darvall has nothing but positives to say about the experience, despite the fact she was practically ‘taking coals to Newcastle’ by bringing an Australian cinema concept to what is internationally recognised as the movie world’s commercial heart. “We used to laugh about putting the initials BTA, meaning Been to America, ...

Advance is pleased to offer members access to a global community of graphic designers to meet your design needs.For the month of March, Advance has teamed up with 99designs.com, one of Melbourne's ecommerce success stories, who connects customers needing custom graphic design work such as logos and websites to a thriving community of talented designers. At 99designs.com a community of graphic designers competes to create the perfect design for your ...

The Westpac Group continues to lead the way in advancing sustainability, with theWestpac Institutional Bank becoming a founding partner of the Advance Green Network, a network of prominent Australians living at home and abroad who are committed to the challenge of building a sustainable future. The announcement follows The Westpac Group’s recognition last month as one of the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland. ...

Welcome to the Advance Asia February newsletter. Advance's Emerging Leaders Summit, Delhi 3 - 4 May, 2010 Our Emerging Leaders Summit will leverage our Australian expatriate and alumni networks in India and connect them with our finest emerging leaders to inspire creative strategies, tackle key challenges and opportunities and forge stronger relationships between India and Australia. The core themes of the Summit are: -Energy & the environment -Education ...

Long term Tokyo-based expat, Melanie Brock, outlines how she's built her successful business in Japan and what's helped to keen her sane juggling this and her family.

Singapore-based Australian, Dorjee Sun, explains how he's grown a highly profitable and successful business in carbon trading.

Barry Plews, Creative Producer at Shanghai-based company, Reckless Moments, shares his thoughts on the keys to successful cultural collaborations in China, how to break down the cultural barriers, funding options and what opportunities there are for Australians keen to capitalise on the Chinese appetite for culture.

This month we are delighted to announce a new partnership with Westpac Institutional Banking, Advance’s Founding Green Network Partner. On the day we celebrated this partnership with Advance members in New York, Westpac was also recognised at Davos Switzerland as the 15th most Sustainable Corporation in the World. To top it off, further acclaim was given to Westpac as the 1st most Sustainable Corporation in Australia, let alone being the only Australian bank to receive this global ...

Welcome to Victorians Abroad, a joint initiative between the Victorian Government and Advance, to help keep you connected with home. Visit our website for information on living, working, investing, studying and visiting Victoria and for ideas on how you can be an ambassador for our great State while overseas. Let your friends know about Victorians Abroad. Membership is free and open to Victorian expatriates, repatriates and alumni of Victorian universities. Join ...

Where did you grow up in Australia? Melbourne - a sort of mish mash of San Francisco, New York and maybe a bit of Hong Kong. It's an interesting city, with a lot of history and attitude. Back in the early 90's when I was a kid, the city was really hard hit with a recession and Melbourne was in a state of decline. Now it’s the fastest growing city in the country and something like 2,000 people a week move there. It's changing so fast and I'm excited for what it'll be like in the near ...

February, 2010 Welcome to the February 2010 issue of the Advance Global Newsletter. Please forward this newsletter on to anyone you think would like to connect with Advance. 1. CEO Message 2. Advance Emerging Leaders Summit 2010, 3 - 4 May, New Delhi 3. Solar-Gem Wins 2010 Australian Innovation Shoot Out 4. Seduced by Shanghai's Buzz 5. Sustainability Set To Become Big Business 6. down under / ON TOP 7. The Food Emporium Showcases Delicacies from Down Under ...

James P. Gorman, a former lawyer from Melbourne, became President and CEO of the New York investment bank Morgan Stanley on 1 January 2010. Mr Gorman joined Morgan Stanley in 2006, after a distinguished career as a lawyer with Phillips Fox, partner at consulting giant McKinsey and executive at Merrill Lynch. Mr Gorman began his career at Morgan Stanley as the head of its global wealth management division and was responsible for unifying the firm’s retail businesses under one name, ...

The Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) is the world’s largest and most exciting corporate health initiative. Established in Australia and now in our 7th year, the GCC encourages teams of employees, workforces and friends around the world to be more active by taking part in a virtual journey around the world - the more steps your 7-person team takes, the further you travel the globe and the healthier you become! This year we invite Advance members ...

The iconic new Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) and Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) Theatre building has been named the best building in Australia at the 2009 Master Builders’ National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards. “The MRC and MTC Theatre is one of the most unique cultural icons in modern Melbourne. This landmark building is a masterpiece of design, engineering and construction,” said Wilhelm Harnisch, Master Builders Chief Executive. Mr Harnisch said ...

Melbourne has landed a major coup by winning a new team licence for the expanding South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby Union (SANZAR) competition. Victorian Premier John Brumby congratulated the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) in their efforts to secure Melbourne a spot in the competition from 2011. The new team will share its home ground, the iconic $267 million Melbourne Rectangular Stadium which is currently under construction, with the ...

Melbourne’s public transport system is undergoing a face-lift with a new operator, Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), a new ticketing system myki and planned new construction of the Regional Rail Link. Metro Trains Melbourne Metro is the name of Melbourne’s new metropolitan rail service. Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) took over from Connex on 30 November 2009. Mr Brumby said, “We are experiencing extraordinary growth in rail patronage in Victoria and MTM’s experience and ...

The arrival of two new A380s to the Qantas fleet has increased the travel options for Melburnians flying to London via Singapore. The A380 is the largest commercial aircraft in production and will offer 10,000 additional seats per year on the route. Qantas is also increasing its Melbourne-Los Angeles service from two to three flights per week from 29 March 2010. Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding said that while most other parts of Australia have seen a downturn in ...

Melbourne was ranked the 8th most attractive destination for jobseekers worldwide in a recent survey reported in the Financial Times. The survey of 66,000 employees from 40 countries commissioned by totaljobs.com found that the prospect for new experiences, better career opportunities and improved living standards are key drivers for job seekers looking to move abroad. London, followed by New York, were the two most popular destinations for jobseekers worldwide. For information on living ...