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These videos have been developed in partnership with the Australian Industry Group (AiG) and Education Services Australia (ESA). The project was funded by the Australian Government under the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP) through Round One of the Strategic Collaboration and Partnership Fund.
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Asian flavours
From a lawyer in Japan to MasterChef 2010 Winner, Adam Liaw shows how Asia literacy sets you apart.
Video: 3:47
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Australian farmers prosper
Gaethan Cutri believes there are endless opportunities in Asia for the Australian agricultural sector.
Video: 3:08
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Bringing Australia to Asia
Amy Frasca discusses her journey from radio journalism to her current role as program manager with the Australia Network, the international service of the ABC.
Video: 2:31
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Adventures at the Guangzhou Fabric Market
Fashion designer, Nicole Fraser, says the key to developing a thriving business with China is focusing on what you have in common.
Video: 3:35
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Connected to Indonesia
Alexandra Owens discovered a passion that resulted in an exciting job with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Video: 3:27
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Taking the AFL to China
China business consultant, Tom Parker, reflects on the role of sport in strengthening Asia-Australia engagement.
Video: 3:36
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Reporting from Jakarta
Peter Kerr, Executive Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, believes that aspiring journalists should look to Asia for terrific opportunities.
Video: 2:38
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Intercultural arts collaboration
Arts producer, Kate Ben-Tovim explores contemporary culture across Asia, working to create links between artists.
Video: 3:36
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Proactive policing
Maha Sukkar works with Asia–Australian communities, drawing on her intercultural understanding skills, to ensure she is an effective police officer.
Video: 2:57
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A fascination with Japanese theatre
Adam Broinowski believes intercultural collaboration through the arts is a great way to expose yourself to new ways of thinking.
Video: 2:40
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Strengthening Australia-Asia Relationships
Christian Bennett understands the importance of knowledge and relationships in building an energy company’s interests in the Asia region.
Video: 3:03
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A great place for Australian footballers
James Johnson, a former professional footballer, combines football knowledge and legal skills representing Australian sports people in Asia.
Video: 2:13
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Showcasing Victoria to the Asia region
Sarah Heseltine enjoys a diverse role managing the Victorian Government’s participation in the Shanghai World Expo Australia Pavilion.
Video: 2:13
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Australian surfers empower local communities
Kirk Willcox knows that intercultural communication is key to his work in community development at SurfAid in Indonesia.
Video: 2:56
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Made in China
Brett Farrelly has combined Australian design skills and Chinese manufacturing know-how to build a successful business.
Video: 2:38
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Partnerships across Asia
Nick Goodwin followed his interest in Indonesia to discover a diverse career working across sectors on exciting issues.
Video: 2:35
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Investigating mobile media in Korea
Artist and ethnographer, Larissa Hjorth, is fascinated by how people communicate through mobile media.
Video: 2:54
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Can’t replace face-to-face
Charlie O’Sullivan explains why relationships are critical when working with the Asia region in the pharmaceutical industry.
Video: 2:30
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Making a difference
Dr Kate Armstrong is committed to helping children with chronic health problems in Asian countries.
Video: 2:18
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Providing real-life experiences for Korean tourists
As a tour guide in South Korea, Marco Hernandez enjoyed learning Korean as fun challenge and as a bridge to a different culture.
Video: 2:36
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