“The AIC grant allowed us to collaborate across institutions and across borders… allowing academics, research labs and industries in both countries to get together and look at what can be done.”

“A lot of this is intangible, but… India has joined the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network. That’s important because it’s a very practical, focused body.”

“I would aspire to see that we reach out to every child. And if we want to reach out to every child, we’ll have to train every teacher.”

“Within twelve months, we’ve learned not only how to develop a printer, we’ve also worked out the clinical need in India and Australia. We can do so much more to deliver these services to patients better.”

“I was born in their part of the world. But Australia is in my heart too, because this is my adopted country. So, I have the language and a very strong connection with India.”

“You need to be passionate. It can’t be just for the sake of business or research. And you have to go there with an open mind.”

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