Adelaide Connected Podcast – Season 5 Episode 1 with Ansley Easterlin

Welcome to Season 5 of the Adelaide Connected Podcast, powered by the Committee for Adelaide, where hosts Naomi Marsh and Ali Chatburn speak with Boomerangs* and Arrows* from various industries who are now based in Adelaide, South Australia. We hear about their time abroad and delve into key topics about their move to Adelaide, how […]
Adelaide Connected Case Study: Choosing Adelaide to Create Global Impact

William Van Ausdal’s story highlights how Adelaide is attracting people who want to make a tangible impact on some of the world’s biggest challenges. Featured on Season 5 of Adelaide Connected, William shares his journey from the United States to South Australia and the experiences that led him to build a career focused on sustainability, […]
Industry Briefing: Jobs in Engineering and Construction

Our Adelaide Connected industry briefing held on 29 April focussed on jobs in engineering and construction. We heard from industry experts on industry specific advice, sector trends and general employment tips for skilled migrants. Thank you to our speakers Chloe Williams, Technical Director – Roads, Aurecon, Simon Kitto, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Beca, Amy Child, Transport Market Lead, Mott MacDonald, […]
Adelaide Connected Case Study: Embracing Change, Building a Future

John Kuruvilla’s journey to Adelaide is a story of reinvention, adaptability and embracing the opportunities created by a rapidly changing world. Featured on Season 3 of the Adelaide Connected podcast, John shares how a career that began in forensic accounting ultimately led him into the fast-evolving world of technology and cyber security. Originally from Malaysia, […]
Adelaide Connected Case Study | Why Adelaide Became Home

Ansley Easterlin’s journey to Adelaide is one of curiosity, courage and choosing a different pace of life. Featured on Season 5 of the Adelaide Connected Podcast, Ansley shares her story of living and working all over the world including in New York, Georgia, the Cayman Islands, New Zealand, Panama, and Alaska before moving to Adelaide […]
Adelaide Connected Case Study | From India to Adelaide: A Skilled Migrant’s Journey

Vibhav Pant’s story showcases the courage, optimism and resilience that skilled migrants bring to South Australia. Featured on Season 4 of Adelaide Connected, Vibhav shares his journey of moving from India to Adelaide in 2024, driven by the opportunity to build both a fulfilling career and a better future for his young family. With a […]
Adelaide Connected networking event: Celebrating Art and Culture with Sanaa

We were delighted to host the first Adelaide Connected event of the year on 18 February 2026 at the stunning Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, surrounded by the colour, creativity and energy of Sanaa Festival. The Sanaa 2026 exhibition, Let Creativity Shine was the perfect setting for our networking event – a relaxed, welcoming space that doubled as a natural ice breaker […]
Adelaide Connected Case Study | From Canada to Adelaide: why are global innovators choosing South Australia?

Adelaide is increasingly becoming a destination for global talent, and the journey of JD Sheard is a powerful example of why. Originally from Canada, JD built a successful international career across technology, investment and business growth, working throughout North America, Europe and the UK. But despite the scale and pace of those global markets, he […]
Adelaide Connected Networking event: Wellbeing, building resilience, and building your network

The room was buzzing at our final Adelaide Connected event which focused on wellbeing, resilience and the importance of building social and professional networks for those who have recently moved to Adelaide. A big thank you to our facilitator Paul Kitching, Business Development Manager at Fuller and panellists Reshmi Ramesh, Civil Structural Engineer at the […]
Adelaide Connected Podcast | Bonus episode with Rashpal Bhatt

In the final episode of season four, we were thrilled to chat with Rashpal Bhatti, Group Procurement Officer at BHP. Originally from Britain but having recently been in Singapore for the last 14 years, Rashpal moved to Adelaide in September 2024 with his family. Rashpal has most recently led BHP’s Maritime team as Vice President, […]