30 Years of Asialink Leaders: Bringing Australian stories of Asia Capability to life

Australia’s national centre for building Asia capability, Asialink at the University of Melbourne, celebrated 30 years of its Asialink Leaders Program in 2025. 

To mark this milestone, The Action Exchange was delighted to support Asialink Business to produce a beautifully-designed publication showcasing Asialink Leaders Program alumni and their inspiring stories. 

Featuring long form interviews with 17 leaders across government, business, academia, the arts, sports and diaspora community, the book offers vivid accounts of the Leaders’ journeys and the essential lessons learned for their success on the ground in Asia.

As Australia navigates shifting global power dynamics, the ability to forge partnerships and build trust in our region is more important than ever. We're proud to celebrate these leaders and their role in turning proximity into genuine partnership.

Ready to be inspired? Dive into the full publication and discover the stories of these pioneering leaders: Asialink Leaders: 30 Years of Asia Success