American Australian Association

Thank you to all who joined us to commemorate ANZAC Day in New York City.   The Commemorative Service Trinity Wall Street featured keynote address by former Governor-General to Australia, Dame Quentin Bryce. This was followed by our Veterans’ Lunch featuring Admiral Michael Gilday's keynote address, honoring Veterans and raising funds for the AAA Veterans Scholarships.   On this important annual day of remembrance, we recognized the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in our nations’ armed forces.   We were honored to be joined by veterans from the Greatest Generations Foundation and our own Veteran Scholars, among other living heroes.   To learn more about the Veterans’ Fund, please visit: https://shorturl.at/bHIY0

See you in Central Park tomorrow from 4-10 PM for the SummerStage AUSSIE BBQ! Bring your mates ✨ Big thanks to our friends at Formstack Bluestone Lane FRANKIE4 Sundae Body SUNBOY Spiked Coconut Water Vacation Inc. LANOLIPS LIMITED & Darrel Lea Candy for supporting our VIP reception

400+ gathered in San Diego this week for the #Bio2024 Conference - It was excellent attending the Australian VIP Networking complete with remarks from Ed Husic MP We were joined by a number of our partners including Investment NSW CSIRO Trade and Investment Queensland Invest and Trade Western Australia Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australian Stock Exchange Pty Limited & more

CANBERRA: We thank Their Excellencies, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret.) and Mrs Linda Hurley for hosting Ambassador John Berry (Ret.) and Curtis Yee; along with several special guests and the American Australian Association AUS team, for a celebratory farewell lunch at Government House Canberra last week, ahead of John’s planned retirement at the end of this year. During the lunch, the Governor General recognized and thanked John for his energy, enthusiasm and commitment to deepening and advancing American-Australian relations, and for his leadership of the American Australian Association as President since 2016 - highlighting a number of his key achievements in this role, including establishment of the new office premises in New York in 2023; the introduction of new veterans and indigenous education scholarships; the more than doubling of scholarships awarded annually; and taking over the management and operations of the Australia’s premier public diplomacy program – G’DAY USA. Thank you for your support!

AUSTRALIA: Over the past two weeks, the American Australian Association has been delighted to connect with current American and Australian Graduate Education, Veteran and Arts scholars and alumni from the inaugural Class of 2002 through to the most recently awarded Class of 2023 in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra. In the various stages of your careers, from Masters and Ph.D. level research, to reaching mid-career milestones; we love hearing the stories of what you are doing now, the journey of discovery you have been on, and how the American Australian Association scholarships helped you on your way. Following events in Brisbane and Townsville earlier this year, we hope to be heading to Melbourne and Perth in the coming months. So keep a look out. If you are interested in applying for an American Australian Association scholarship; or know of someone who might benefit from one – please visit https://lnkd.in/dhqHAHWG.  The next 2024 USA – AUS directional round, opens on 1 August 2024. Connecting culture, commerce and Community.

SYDNEY: The American Australian Association was delighted to join St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney and Delta Goodrem AM at the inaugural Delta Goodrem Foundation Gala Dinner in Sydney recently. Held at the National Art School, the dinner raised over $1M in support of Nursing Excellence and Cellular Therapies at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. The Delta Goodrem Foundation funds a named American Australian Association – St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Delta Goodrem Nursing in Cellular Therapy Clinical Exchange program. This scholarship funds annually, one Australian and one American mid-career nurse to undertake research in Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Transplant nursing and patient care. Nursing in cellular therapy and stem cell transplant involves the specialized care and management of patients undergoing procedures related to stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy, and other cellular therapies. The exchange program commences this year, with the first nurse from St Vincent’s to be selected and announced shortly (watch this space). This new and exciting people to people exchange will help create and build new networks and develop partnerships between St Vincent’s and leading American medical institutions. Thank you for the great work and amazing partnership - Shanthini Naidoo FFIA CFRE; Christopher Hastings; St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, St Vincent's Curran Foundation; Delta Goodrem AM and Delta Goodrem Foundation. 💓 ❤️

LA! Get ready for the sweetest soirée in town. We're celebrating the launch of Sundae at Walmart nationwide, diner-style ✨ Join us for an afternoon of fun at Clark Street Diner on Friday, May 17th from 2-4 pm, featuring:  🍒Free whipped cream waffles, milkshake & lattes  🍒Bedazzle a shower foam & get exclusive Sundae merch  🍒RSVP to secure your spot (limited capcity)! Ready to meet the cherry on top of your shower routine? 📍Clark Street Diner: 6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, United States RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gifY4UeX Use code "SUNDAESERVED" to RSVP #sundaebody #walmart #usa #marketingactivation

We were delighted to host our Townsville based American and Australian Graduate Education scholars and alum for a networking dinner in Townsville, QLD last week. Our cohort of American Post Doc and Ph.D. candidates based at the Australian Institute of Marine Science at James Cook University are undertaking some truly ground-breaking experimental research on the Great Barrier Reef. Think # Coral probiotics # marine botany and genetics # reef restoration # using symbionts to enhance coral resilience, # coral larval settlement on crustose coralline algae. We were joined by the United States Consul General (NSW & QLD) Christine Elder, who was delighted to listen, learn and chat with our scholars. For over 75 years, the American Australian Association has connected culture, community and commerce. And we look forward to investing in the future of the AUS-USA relationship for the next 75-years and beyond, through the leadership, innovation and promise of these remarkable scholars.

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage returns to Central Park this Summer! We’re proud to partner with Sounds Australia to present the THE AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage showcase on Saturday June 15th from 4-10PM. Join us in iconic Central Park in New York City to discover the next generation of Aussie music talent. Save the date and see you June 15th in NYC at SummerStage. Lineup to feature @jebediah_band, @lastdinosaurs, @northeastpartyhouse, @wearesheppard, @syccoworld, @thelmaplum The AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage is proudly presented by @capitalone @cpfnyc @summerstage @_aaausa @soundsaustralia We’ll be joined by legendary Australian National Radio Station Triple J - ABC

Thank you to United States Consul General Christine Elder for joining our American Australian Association Graduate Education, Veteran and Arts scholars and alum in Brisbane this week. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Dame Quentin Bryce for hosting us at Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point, in the historic Old Government House. We were inspired to see vital networks being created and to hear all about the amazing research, study and creative endeavours being undertaken by this super-talented group of individuals.       For over 75 years, the American Australian Association has connected culture, community and commerce.  And we look forward to investing in the future of the AUS-USA relationship for the next 75-years and beyond, through the leadership, innovation and promise of these remarkable scholars