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Courtney is enjoying her time in the USA and plans to one day live overseas as an Aussie expatriate.Article: Itchy Feet Sally Paridis Sally is the Global Vice Chair of the Advance Green Network and the Chair of the Advance Public & Charitable Network. In... https://www.advance.org/meetourwriters/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:53:22 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/globalaustralianawards/ >THE AWARDS >About >Categories >Selection Criteria >Selection Panel >Eligibility >MENTORING PROGRAM >NOMINATE >NEWS & MEDIA >PARTNERS >FAQ >CONTACT US ABOUT THE AWARDS ____________________________________________________________________ Celebrating our future leaders and innovators around the world. The Advance Global Australian Awards celebrate Australians living overseas, who exhibit remarkable talent, exceptional vision, ambition and who are future leaders and innovators in their chosen field. They are the only awards to recognise the important contributions of the more than one million Australians living abroad. Advance has identified eight industry sectors that will be of particular importance to Australia and Australians in the coming decades. The winners of these categories will represent the new guard in: Advanced Manufacturing Biotechnology Clean Technology... https://www.advance.org/globalaustralianawards/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:41:10 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/awards-privacy-policy/ Background Advance Global Australian Professionals (Advance) is a not-for-profit organisation funded in part by the Australian Federal Government. Why does the Advance collect personal information? Advance collects personal information, which is used on an ongoing basis, to promote the celebration of emerging thought leaders and outstanding Australians and friends of Advance and to coordinate and promote the Advance Global Australian Awards. 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The Advance Global Australian Award - Category Winner The eight categories are: Advanced Manufacturing Biotechnology Clean Technology Creative Industries Financial Services Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Mining & Resources Social Innovation The Selection Panel upholds the right to move a nomination from one category to another at any given time. The Advance Global Alumni Award - Special Award This Award recognises the achievements of an alumnus of Australian Universities who are not Australian... https://www.advance.org/awards-categories/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:37:59 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/en/cms/1401/ On Australia Day the Advance Arts London group joined forces with the London Australian Film Society (LAFS) to celebrate our national day with a screening of The Man From Snowy River at Shortwave Films in Bermondsey Square. 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The events brought together the who’s who of global Australian innovation for two half-day sessions of inspiration, insights, and actionable advice. Each session was highly interactive, with an emphasis on practical guidance aimed at helping early-stage businesses plot the path to successful commercialisation. Speakers included: Mike Cannon-Brookes - Atlassian Mick Liubinskas - Pollenizer Matt Barrie - Freelancer Larry Marshall - Southern Cross Venture Partners Niki Scevak -... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/networking Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:32:30 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/awards-partners/ >THE AWARDS >About >Categories >Selection Criteria >Selection Panel >Eligibility >MENTORING PROGRAM >NOMINATE >NEWS & MEDIA >PARTNERS >FAQ >CONTACT US PARTNERS ____________________________________________________________________ Advance receives funding support from the Australian Government GOLD PARTNER EVENT, COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA PARTNERS For more information about sponsorship opportunities please contact Serafina Maiorano, CEO of Advance at serafina@advance.org https://www.advance.org/awards-partners/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:25:30 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/media/ >Overview >Welcome Message >Pitching Workshops >Mentoring Program >Summit >Advance TV >Launch Events >FAQs >News & Media >Partners >Contact Us NEWS & MEDIA ____________________________________________________________________ 29 November 2011 Startup Smart: How Aussie start-ups can crack the US 22 November 2011ipitch: 50 For The Future Advance Innovation Program launches in Melbourne and Sydney 31 October 2011 Startup Smart: Silicon Valley giants lend weight to 50 for the Future program 28 October 2011 Press Release: Advance and the Australian Government Bring Silicon Valley Stars to Australia Normal.dotm 0 0 1 208 1188 Advance 9 2 1458 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt ... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/media/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:52:03 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/welcome/ >Overview >Welcome Message >Pitching Workshops >Mentoring Program >Summit >Advance TV >Launch Events >FAQs >News & Media >Partners >Contact Us WELCOME MESSAGE ____________________________________________________________________ Advance – Celebrating Australian Entrepreneurship & Innovation Creativity produces innovation through connecting things not previously connected. It enriches society as new connections are made between people. - Ryan Mathews and Watts Wacker At... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/welcome/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:49:23 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/awards-selectioncriteria/ >THE AWARDS >About >Categories >Selection Criteria >Selection Panel >Eligibility >MENTORING PROGRAM >NOMINATE >NEWS & MEDIA >PARTNERS >FAQ >CONTACT US SELECTION CRITERIA ____________________________________________________________________ Candidates will be judged on their demonstrated leadership, vision, action and innovation in their field. Award nominees are evaluated against five (5) main criteria: Demonstrated excellence in their field. Demonstrated innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. Extent to which impact was achieved by conceiving of and performing work in new and creative ways. Demonstrated significant impact or contribution in their relevant fields. Capacity for innovation to contribute to a more socially and economically inclusive Australia. Demonstrated capacity to act as an inspirational Global Australian role model abroad. Judges will also give consideration to: ... https://www.advance.org/awards-selectioncriteria/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:32:19 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/melbourne17november2011/session2/ >Overview >Welcome Message > Launch Events >Sydney >Session One >Session Two >Melbourne >Session One >Session Two >Brisbane >Mentor Program >Pitch Workshops >Summit >News & Media >Partners >Contact Us SESSION TWO - SILICON VALLEY UNCENSORED ____________________________________________________________________ Date: Afternoon session, 17 November 2011 Venue: Victorian Government Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne Overview: This highly interactive session focused on practical guidance aimed at helping early-stage businesses plot the path to successful commercialisation. It featured: Interactive sessions with a diverse panel of entrepreneurs, innovators, and angel investors. Insights from VCs and angel investors: What they’re looking for and how to attract their attention.... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/melbourne17november2011/session2/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:28:11 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/melbourne17november2011/ >Overview >Welcome Message >Launch Events >Sydney >Session One >Session Two >Melbourne >Session One >Session Two >Brisbane >Mentor Program >Pitch Workshops >Summit >News & Media >Partners >Contact Us SESSION ONE - SILICON VALLEY INSIGHTS ____________________________________________________________________ Date: Morning session, 17 November 2011Venue: Victorian Government Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne Overview: The session featured some of Australia's best entrepreneurs and founders who have commercialised innovative products, attracted investment, raised seed capital and built high powered teams. The session included: Lessons on how others have successfully taken products to market, attracted investment, raised seed money, and built high-performing teams. Advice on steps... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/melbourne17november2011/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:58 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/sydney15november2011/session2/ >Overview >Welcome Message >Launch Events >Sydney >Session One >Session Two >Melbourne >Session One >Session Two >Brisbane >Mentor Program >Pitch Workshops >Summit >News & Media >Partners >Contact Us SESSION TWO - SILICON VALLEY UNCENSORED ____________________________________________________________________ Date: Afternoon session, 15 November 2011 Venue: Level 47, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW Trade & Investment Centre Overview: This highly interactive session focused on practical guidance aimed at helping early-stage businesses plot the path to successful commercialisation. 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It featured: Lessons on how others have successfully taken products to market, attracted investment, raised seed money, and built high-performing teams. Advice... https://www.advance.org/innovationprogram/sydney15november2011/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:34 GMT Content Managers https://www.advance.org/a 2012 AUSTRALIA DAY Celebrate Australia Day with ADVANCE & ABIE France members Thursday, 26th January 2012 19h00 to 21h30 Café Coutume 47 rue du Babylone Paris 75007 Entry fee: € 15 (includes Australian wines and savory bites) Australian beer will be available at special prices Space is limited so book now to avoid disappointment. RSVP by Monday, 23rd January: infofrance@advance.org INVITATION: Christmas Drinks Tuesday, 20th December 2011 7pm to 10pm Renaissance Hotel Arc d’Triomphe Makassar Lounge, Ground Floor We look forward to seeing members and friends at our end of year Christmas Drinks at AYC* prices! Come along and join us in the spirit of Christmas with ADVANCE partners and friends. 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