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This is quite possibly the biggest AFL grand final party in Canada. From day one it has been a hufe success. Great prizes to win! Beer specials! Meat pies and free entry! ... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?10314 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:10:20 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?10095 ADVANCE EVENTS Victorians Abroad Launch in Shanghai The Victorians Abroad launch on 10 July in Shanghai drew together a broad cross section of global Victorians and friends of Advance. They embodied the spirit of Advance through Victorians Abroad – people who open doors for fellow Australians, creating professional opportunities in business, social life, academia and research. [More...]   NEWS Go Aussie Paralympians The Australian Paralympic team has arrived in Beijing to chase its 1000th medal since the Games began in 1960. The Australian Paralympic Committee is confident the team would collect the 92 medals needed to achieve this milestone. To follow the progress of the team visit www.paralympic.org.au     Australia concludes Southeast Asia trade deal Minister for Trade Simon Crean announced that Australia has concluded negotiations for the region-wide ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?10095 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:38:34 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?3713 Hong Kong Shanghai Singapore Hong Kong [Source: Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong - www.austcham.com.hk] Part 4 of 6 AustChams Cool in Asia Series Whats Cool in Social Networking Seminar Wednesday September 24th @ 8am (Registration starts @ 7:45am) Oasis Room, 8/F Renaissance Hotel Harbour Road, Wanchai Members: HK$320 Non Members: HK$420 (Includes full hot brakfast) Heard about social networking but dont know your Facebook from your MySpace? Ever wondered about widgets? Thought about using IM, but dont even know what it stands for? At this seminar you will learn about the phenomenon of social networking with examples of todays leading sites, different ways of social networking from Twitter to Facebook to 3D animated games, social networking as... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?3713 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:46:03 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?3712 2008 ANZAC Day Events Canada Calgary Edmonton Montreal Ottawa Toronto Vancouver USA Atlanta Austin Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles New York San Francisco Washington DC Other Locations Calgary Edmonton Montreal Ottawa OABN Lunch First Friday of Every Month Great Wall Restaurant (next to the Yangtze) 704 Somerset Street W The Ottawa Australian Business Network lunch happens on the first Friday of the month. This is an informal ‘dimsum’ lunch meeting - topics of discussion vary widely but typically include business, sport, travel and... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?3712 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:16:40 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?10098 UPCOMING EVENTS Victorians Abroad are invited to a cocktail reception on the occasion of a visit by Victorias Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Bronwyn Pike. It will be held on September 18, 2008 from 6:30pm [More...] Other upcoming events wtih Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai are: Friday 5 September Aussie Drinks A weekly gathering of people interested in business networking and meeting socially. Saturday 13 September The Great Australian Ball XIII - The Aussie Horror Picture Show, for which additional tickets were released on 1 September. Wanted - Advance volunteers in Asia Advance is expanding into Asia and looking for volunteers to be involved in PR and Events in Shanghai in future. If you are interested, please write to positions@advance.org. ... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?10098 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:32:43 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1987 Join Victorians Abroad Membership is free and open to all expatriates, repatriates and alumni of Victorian universities. Join here. Upcoming Events Shanghai: Victorians Abroad are invited to a cocktail reception on the occasion of a visit by Victorias Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Bronwyn Pike. It will be held on September 18, 2008 from 6:30pm [More...] Recent Events Global Poverty and Ethics in New York [More...] Australian Socceroos v South Africa football match in London [More...] Launch of Victorians Abroad in Shanghai VIP lunch with Premier John Brumby in Los Angeles An evening with Bernard Salt, KPMG, in London [More...] First Victorians Event in Hong Kong with guest speaker David Clarke [More...] Victorians Abroad networks Find out more about Victorians Abroad in your region. Melbourne UK Japan USA United Arab Emirates China Hong Kong Around Victoria Check out whats... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1987 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:25:54 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1935 Warren Brainard Warren Brainard was born in Nebraska but grew up living both in and out of the US because his father, a Professor of Agronomy, took up a number of visiting professorships internationally. In 1990 Warren moved to Sydney with his wife and stayed there until the end of 2000 when he took a job with Novartis in Argentina. Warren later moved to Mexico, where he is the President of CIBA Visions Latin America. Warren says that the best part of his job is being able to manage and develop the business in the diverse portfolio of Latin America markets, each with its own unique challenges. He plans to return to Australia sometime in the future but in the meantime he enjoys the diverse cultural and ethnic base of the society in Mexico, as well as its history and art. [More...] ARCHIVED PROFILES August 07 Michael Kangas June 07 Dr Steffen Creaser May 07 Michael Bakes April 07 Raelene Endersby Jan 07 Danny Eckert David Anstice Dr C. Glenn Begley ... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1935 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:48:05 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?24 Serafina Maiorano Chief Executive Officer Serafina was recently appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Advance. In many ways she presents as a snapshot of the organisations mission: global experience and a global outlook, with roots in Australia but connections across the world. Serafina brings to Advance a diversified and impressive professional skill base and an international reach. She has lived in Australia and Dubai, as well as working on projects in Italy, London, Qatar, Bahrain and Singapore. Her experience spans the public and private sectors, international consultancy and the arts, business development and product development and delivery, and strategy development and event management. Most recently Serafina worked out of Dubai in the field of management and HR consultancy. She was responsible for winning contracts and running select projects in mentoring, leadership, training and employment reform. Prior to this Serafina worked as an arts... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?24 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:19:48 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1327 EVENTS Sport talks to Business Monday 8 September, 2008 @ 6.30PM Join us in a discussion with AFL legend James Hird, former Captain of Essendon Football Club and Al Ramadan, CTO for the Australian Americas Cup Challenge. James Hird and Al Ramadan have reached the unique position of being leaders in sport and business. Hird and Ramadan have captained their teams in victory and loss and survived the pressure game in todays talent driven economy. Join us as we find out what business can learn from sport in building and motivating a team. [More...] OTHER EVENTS The Man with the September Face A play by Kylie Trounson Friday 19 September, 2008 @ 7PM Advance Members are invited to the rehearsed reading of The Man with the September Face, the North American premiere of Australian playwright Kylie Trounson. It’s 1985. Jesse is the king of the roller-rink. But he’s yearning. He knows there’s something deeper, a better way to be alive. The new girl, Harriet,... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1327 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:46 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1399    Australians living in Hong Kong and Macau will have an opportunity to contribute to the 2020 Summit conversation in advance of the Government delivering its policy response in late 2008/early 2009.  On 14 August at the Consulate-General in Hong Kong, Australians and friends of Australia decided they would write submissions to the six key areas of the 2020 Summit agenda where they have expertise.  Watch this space for confirmation of the meeting date so you can join this unprecedented submission to the 2020 Summit debate by a coordinated group of global Australians. [More...] Australia concludes Southeast Asia trade deal Minister for Trade Simon Crean announced that Australia has concluded negotiations for the region-wide ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). Australia stands to gain considerably from this agreement across a many sectors. Weve... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1399 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:56:20 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?5587 ADVANCE EVENTS Spaghetti Western Orchestra September 18 Cafe de la Danse, Paris * DISCOUNT TICKETS NOW ON SALE * Melbournes favourite orchestral sons, the Spaghetti Western Orchestra bring their internationally acclaimed musical talents to Paris. Advance has negotiated discount tickets for its members for the Orchestras performance on Thursday September 18 - with a post-performance Meet-The-Artists cocktail. [More] Australian Ballet Graeme Murphys Swan Lake October 4 Theatre du Chatelet, Paris * DISCOUNT TICKETS NOW ON SALE * As part of the Australian Ballets international tour, Australian choreographer, Graeme Murphy brings his celebrated interpretation of Swan Lake to Paris renowned Theatre de Chatelet. Advance has negotiated discount tickets for its members to the final performance. For further information and to book tickets, click here NEWS Aussie PM urges ex-pats to come home Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has used his recent... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?5587 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:46:08 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1291 ADVERTISERS: http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1291 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:07:53 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1449 EVENTS - TORONTO 2008 YACA Golf Cup Australia v Canada: The Year of Rivalries Sunday September 28, 2008 Station Creek Golf Club Tickets: $85 A day of social and competitive fun! This is a great day for Australians and friends of Australia, for expert golfers and beginners. Participants range from non-golfers to seasoned players (all welcome). The cost of the day is $85 and includes all green fees, golf cart, grab bag and BBQ dinner (total value of over $120). For more information click here. No Fee International Money Transfer through CanadianForex If you’re looking to send money abroad then you’re no doubt after the best deal possible. By using the CanadianForex service you can save significant money and avoid hassles. Dealing with CanadianForex is simple and it is easy to get your account set up complete. Register at CanadianForex. [More...] PAST EVENTS Australian Regional Heroes Wine Fair One Last, SummerWorks Festival http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1449 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:31:51 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?6586 NEWS & EVENTS Revolving Doors The Ins and Outs for Global Australians For Australians heading overseas to forge their careers or returning home after living and working internationally, the Advance Revolving Doors networking events are an unbeatable opportunity to make connections, swap advice and hear from other top Australian professionals about how international experience has shaped their careers. The first Revolving Doors event was held in Sydney on August 30th. Guests joined us at the Mitchell Library for drinks, guest speaker Matt Eastwood, and networking opportunities. If you missed the event, dont worry - a second Revolving Doors event will be held in Sydney in early 2008. US Business Leadership Program The US Business Leadership Program at the United States Studies Centre offers a diverse range of programs and topics in which senior executives of Australian business and government meet with outstanding US leaders to exchange views on... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?6586 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:41:46 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1398 Living in Macau? Consul-General, Mr Les Luck, will conduct a briefing for Australians living or working in Macau from 7.00pm on Thursday, September 4, in the Vasco Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Macau. [More...] Wanted - Advance volunteers in Asia Advance is expanding into Asia and looking for volunteers to be involved in PR and Events. If you are interested, please write to positions@advance.org. http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1398 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:53:30 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1968 David Anstice This quarters profile features recent Honorary Sydney Ambassador appointee David Anstice. The NSW Government enlists the support of prominent Australians working in the U.S. for this program. [More...] David Anstice, was born and grew up in Wagga Wagga, then studied and worked in Sydney and overseas before moving to the U.S. in 1988. 20 years later, hes still here and loving his job as Executive VP with Merck & Co. He appreciates the entrepreneurial and sophisticated business approaches of the U.S., the support for innovation, the openness of the American capital markets, and the positive, can-do attitude of the U.S., but misses family and friends, the work and leisure lifestyle of Sydney, including the surf. ARCHIVES Elizabeth Beattie View from the Top - Adam Bremner Shining Stars and National Treasures - Launch of Revolving Doors Series in Sydney Advance was pleased to host the first of our Revolving Doors events in Sydney on Thursday... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1968 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:54:43 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1963 Message from the Premier of New South Wales, The Hon Morris Iemma MP The New South Wales government is proud to be associated with the Advance network. It helps keep expats in touch with all the latest in the State and promotes our talented people overseas. It showcases developments in New South Wales and the dynamic business and cultural environment here. Australian professionals are making their mark throughout the world. Our talented people are leaders in business, IT, finance, sports, the arts, and many other areas of expertise. They also build goodwill and exciting connections with other achievers around the world. Here in Australia’s top business location, we want to showcase Sydney and NSW for foreign nationals and expats from all around Australia who are considering opportunities here. Sydney is Australia’s finance capital and a key regional financial hub in the Asia Pacific. Half of the top 500 companies are located here and over 600 multinational companies... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1963 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:49:19 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1965 View New South Wales Calendar of Events NSW Government to promote Sydney as Carbon Trading Hub The strength of financial services in Sydney makes the city the best location for a carbon trading hub, Premier Morris Iemma told a financial services summit held in Sydney on 31 July 2008. The national carbon trading system presents opportunities for new financial services functions which Sydney is well placed to take up, Mr Iemma said. [More...] Sydney is worlds favourite city brand again Sydney has been named the number one city brand in the world ahead of London, Paris, New York and Rome. The annual Anholt City Brands Index, released in early March 2008, gave Sydney top spot for the second year in a row. [More...] Financial services mission to the United States NSW Department of State and Regional Development [DSRD] will lead a financial services trade mission to New York and Boston in June 2008. The mission is suitable for companies and consultants who want to... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?1965 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:39:41 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?22 Chairman Emeritus, Ken Allen, Senior Advisor, Asia Pacific, UBS Investment Bank Christopher Aitken, Executive Vice President, LECG Corporation Rosalind Coffey, Global Human Resources Director, Lehman Brothers John Cullity, Director, Sanofi Aventis Elena Douglas, Founding Chief Executive Officer, Advance Serafina Maiorano, Chief Executive Officer, Advance Adrian Turner, CEO Mocana Corporation Richard Webby, VP Technology, Walt Disney Internet Group Ken Allen Chairman Emeritus Ken is Senior Advisor, Asia Pacific for UBS Investment Bank. Prior to this appointment, Ken was the Australian Consul General in New York from August 2001 until February 2006 following a distinguished international career in banking. Ken has considerable experience in investment and commercial banking having held executive positions in leading financial institutions in Sydney, London, Washington DC and New York. Ken started his banking career with the World Bank in... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?22 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:21:09 GMT Content Managers http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?9937 Advance is building its newest chapter in Shanghai. We are thrilled to be in the midst of our expansion into Asia, starting with the appointment of our new Asia Director. In line with this expansion, we are planning a major event in Shanghai from 20 to 21 November this year, called the Advance Asia 50 Summit. The Shanghai Summit follows the successful Advance Global 100 Summit held at the Sydney Opera House in 2006, attended by leaders from the forefront of business, academia and the arts from around the world. This included global Australians from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chongqing, Singapore, Tokyo, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh. The Advance Asia 50 Summit will be an historic event in Australian public diplomacy. It will bring together fifty leaders and emerging leaders living in Asia and making a contribution to Australia. They will come from fields including business, finance, science and technology, mining and natural resources, education, research and the arts.... http://www.advance.org/en/cms/?9937 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:52:59 GMT