PANDAS IN THE LAND OF KOALAS

You are one of the

who have seen and supported our dream.

OUR DREAM

Produce an independent and not-for-profit documentary showcasing the inspiring stories of the new generation of Chinese immigrants in Australia.

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FILM HIGHLIGHTS

Showcase how Australia's education system has profoundly shaped their professional and personal lives, opening doors to new opportunities.
Celebrate the invaluable contributions these migrants have made across all sectors, demonstrating their integral role in the fabric of modern, multicultural Australia.
Highlight the vital role of community support in helping individuals thrive, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment in Australia.

POSTER GALLERY

TARGET AUDIENCE

Prospective International Students and Parents

Transformation through Education:

Showcases how Australian education has transformed the lives of Chinese immigrants.
Provides a narrative that eases concerns and inspires confidence for prospective students.
Illustrates successful integration and future opportunities.

Australian Employers and Leaders

Contributions to Innovation and Growth:

Highlights the contributions of Chinese immigrants to innovation, creativity, and growth in the workplace.
Encourages employers to seek and nurture diverse talent, promoting inclusive leadership.

Chinese Community in Australia

Pride and Community:

Reflects the achievements and contributions of Chinese immigrants positively.
Reinforces cultural identity and community pride.
Fosters a sense of belonging and encourages participation in multicultural society.

General Public

Dispelling Stereotypes:

Challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about Chinese immigrants.
Showcases them as active contributors to Australia’s social, economic, and cultural life.
Promotes a more inclusive and appreciative view of diversity in modern Australia.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS

MAIN CHARACTERS

Glaciologist

Dr. Chen Zhao

Dr. Chen Zhao was born in Huaxian, Anyang City, China and came to Australia in 2014 as an international student.

She is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and receipt of the J G Russell Award as one of top DECRA receipts. She is a glaciologist and an ice sheet modeler affiliated with the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania (UTAS).

She is interested in exploring the sea-level contributions from the Antarctic Ice Sheet in a changing climate and assessing the impact of climate systems on large ice sheets with numerical modelling. She has secured $1.9 million in research funding and $1.52 million in-kind support from the National Computing Merit Allocation Scheme.

She led the only Australian group to participate in the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project (ISMIP6), contributing to the sea-level rise projections in the IPCC AR6 report, for which she received the Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society as part of the ISMIP6 team.

Dr. Zhao is deeply passionate about elucidating the connection between the Antarctic ice sheet and sea-level rise, and its implications for future generations. She represented early career scientists at COP27 in Egypt, volunteering in the Cryosphere Pavilion to elevate scientists' voices on the significant changes occurring in the cryosphere to governments, non-profits, and the media.