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The Global Society Our mission is to enrich lives through education and travel, because life is a daring adventure or nothing at all. as well as everything they DO do!

We do this by creating best-in-class solutions that support universities to deliver better communications and services to students. The Global Society - Technology and Support for Scaling Learning Abroad. For more than a decade, the team that built The Global Society has focused on some of Australian learning abroad’s biggest challenges. Creating the New Colombo Plan, AIM Overseas, writing the Out

bound Mobility Best Practice Guide for Australian Universities and consulting with over half the institutions in the country are just some of the many things the team has succeeded at. But then we identified the biggest challenge of all: the lack of technology specialised for Australian learning abroad management. Because where else in the world do you find OS-HELP or the New Colombo Plan? Which is where [Automated] by The Global Society comes in. It’s the ultimate technology platform for managing learning abroad… and the only one designed and implemented by Australian learning abroad specialists. We like to say that [Automated] does everything that other learning abroad technology tools don’t do for Australian teams…. Get in touch with us to see how we can support your institution with systematising your learning abroad program.

We’re back for Season 3 of Global Horizons! Rob Malicki (⁠Global Society⁠) and Dirk Mulder (⁠The Koala News⁠) kick off t...
06/02/2025

We’re back for Season 3 of Global Horizons!

Rob Malicki (⁠Global Society⁠) and Dirk Mulder (⁠The Koala News⁠) kick off the year with special guest Tracy Harris (⁠⁠The Koala News⁠⁠) , unpacking the latest in international education. From the fallout of the ESOS amendment bill to the rapid rollout of Ministerial Direction 111, we dissect the policy shifts shaking up Australia’s student visa system.

Plus, what’s ahead in 2025? With an election looming, how will migration, student caps, and industry uncertainty play out? And in between the policy deep dives, we share personal milestones, summer reads, and even a surprising Canberra love story.

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Koala News⁠, Australia's international education news site, and The ⁠Global Society⁠, Australia's learning abroad support company.

We're also grateful for the support from Insider Studios (⁠⁠⁠https://www.insiderstudios.com.au/⁠⁠⁠) on this episode - the world of content is shifting, so don't get left behind, the professionals at Insider are there to guide you.

Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Gelo Ablao, Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.

The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website.

This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.

For guest suggestions and feedback, email [email protected]

We're also grateful for the support from Insider Studios () on this episode - the world of content is shifting, so don't get left behind, the professionals at Insider are there to guide you.

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Global Horizons - The Australian International Education Podcast · Episode

Normally, here in Global Horizons, you’re used to hearing Dirk Mulder chatting about the latest international education ...
06/02/2025

Normally, here in Global Horizons, you’re used to hearing Dirk Mulder chatting about the latest international education news. But the industry legend was a former director international, and has decades of experience, before becoming the founder/editor of The Koala News.

In this episode of Global Horizons, host Rob Malicki sits down with Dirk for a deep dive into his fascinating career. This is a chance to hear some of Dirk’s own stories, rather than his news stories!

From playing rugby across the world to experiencing 9/11 firsthand while in the air, Dirk shares gripping stories of travel, career pivots, and the evolution of international education in Australia.

Rob and Dirk discuss the industry's biggest challenges, the value of unique content in a world of AI-generated media, and what the future holds for global student mobility.

Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with wisdom, career advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from a leader in the field.

Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Zamora and our distribution specialist is Gelo Ablao, Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.

The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website.

This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.

For guest suggestions and feedback, email [email protected]

We're also grateful for the support from Insider Studios () on this episode - the world of content is shifting, so don't get left behind, the professionals at Insider are there to guide you.

Normally, here in Global Horizons, you’re used to hearing Dirk Mulder chatting about the latest international education news. But the industry legend was a former director international, and has decades of experience, before becoming the founder/editor of The Koala News. In this episode of Global ...

Today’s guest on Global Horizons is one of the icons of Australian international education, and someone that I’ve learne...
01/11/2024

Today’s guest on Global Horizons is one of the icons of Australian international education, and someone that I’ve learned an enormous amount from throughout my career, Melissa Banks.

But there’s a specific reason I was really keen to get this
episode published right now.

Melissa and I sat down at the recent Australian International
Education Conference where one of the pervasive topics of conversation amongst delegates was the upcoming caps on international students.

As one of Australia’s leading international educators, and
especially as someone who’s worked across a wide spectrum of the industry, I was fascinated to hear Melissa’s perspective.
And what she told me was both surprising, but also classic Melissa Banks: wise, pragmatic, and opportunity-focused. I don’t want to spoil it with my clumsy description, so you’re just going to have to listen in!

But amongst the wise reflections and priceless advice, there
are some cracking stories that will make you smile, laugh and nod your head along.

I’ll be honest here… sometimes when I record podcasts I don’t have time to go back and listen to the whole episode again (thank you to the Global Society legends who do our editing and proofing). But this is a conversation that I can’t wait to go back and listen to again and again.

Whether you’re facing challenges in work or life, pondering
your next career move, or considering a break, this conversation likely has the kernels of your answer, all wrapped up in goodness.
And with that, that’s enough from me – I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging, incredibly valuable conversation with Melissa Banks.

Today’s guest on Global Horizons is one of the icons of Australian international education, and someone that I’ve learned an enormous amount from throughout my career, Melissa Banks. But there’s a specific reason I was really keen to get this episode published right now. Melissa and I sat down...

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