History
Asialink was established in 1990 as a joint initiative of the Australian Government's Commission for the Future and the Myer Foundation, one of Australia's oldest and largest philanthropic organizations.
After partnering with the University of Melbourne in 1991, Asialink began to develop programs in education, the arts, businesses and community awareness with the guidance of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and the advisory board under Chairman Kenneith Myer AC and Executive chairman Professor Kwong Lee Dow.
In 1998, Asialink became a non-academic department of the University of Melbourne. And in 2001, a grant from the Sidney Myer Centenary Celebration allowed Asialink to build the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Asialink's current headquarters. [3]
In 2009, Asialink formed a partnership with Asia Society (AustralAsia), which was then concluded in 2011. [4]
In December 2012, Asialink's Singapore Chapter, its first outside of Australia, was launched by Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Mr Philip Green.
In March 2013, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell launched Asialink's Sydney office.
In July 2013, the Australian Federal Government announced $36 million of funding over 10 years for the establishment of a national centre for 'Asia capability'. It was recommended by the Asialink Taskforce for an Asia Capable Workforce and is designed to improve the Asia skills of Australia's workforce and deliver long-term benefits to the economy and society in general. [5]
Programs
Asialink Business
As Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability, Asialink Business provides tailored solutions to help businesses seize the potential of diverse Asian and Indo-Pacific markets.
Asialink Business equips organisations in all sectors to become Asia ready, by developing critical capabilities, insights and connections, to engage and negotiate the complexities of the region.
Grounded in extensive market research, its practical training programs, research and advisory services and advocacy and events enable businesses to forge ahead with confidence to enter and grow with Asia.
Established in 2013, Asialink Business is supported by the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources. [6]
Asialink Education
Asialink Education (formerly Asia Education Foundation) empowers school leaders, teachers, students and young professionals with global perspectives, cultural understanding and relationships to navigate a shared future in our region.
Established in 1992, we have been a trusted partner of the Australian Government, state and territory Governments, and philanthropic organisations for 30+ years. Our programs draw on our trusted regional networks to provide life-changing opportunities for young professionals and the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors to build the knowledge, skills, partnerships and networks need to engage effectively with Asia and the Pacific.
Asialink Arts & Culture
Asialink Arts & Culture elevates the agency and capability of the Australian arts sector to engage with Asia, through insight, connections, and enhanced capability. Asialink Arts has been central to Australia-Asia creative engagement, instigating collaborative and flexible partnerships since 1991.
Since inception, Asialink Arts has supported residencies and provided professional development and promotional opportunities for Australian artists and arts workers throughout the Asian region.
Encompassing all art forms and practices, the program supported inbound arts residents to Australia and special creative projects.
In that time, Asialink Arts’ support for Australian and Asian artists extended to:
- professional development and promotional opportunities for over 850 Australian artists
- international residences for over 820 Australian and Asian artists
Asialink Diplomacy
The mission of Asialink Diplomacy is to strengthen and enhance Australia’s relations with Asia. This is achieved by fostering meaningful relationships and dialogues across sectors: from all levels of government, to not-for-profits, corporations and SMEs, to academia and the next generation of leaders.
Through a curated program of dialogues, forums and events, Asialink Diplomacy brings together leading academics, commentators, business people and diplomats with their counterparts in Asia to discuss key themes impacting Australia and Asia and the Pacific, including: geopolitics and security, multi-lateral co-operation and the UN sustainable development goals.
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