The theme of  TEDx ARISE  in 2025 is

"Asian-Australians Reimagined" 


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We're asking the community this question:


How would you like Asian-Australians to Reimagine themselves?  

If you are one, how would you like to reimagine yourself?


Here’s what Asian-Australians and others said…

( What insights and patterns do you see? )


To be confident

To be authentically me

To be smart and intelligent

To break free from stereotypes

To connect to our cultural roots 

To embrace my uniqueness more!

 To be seen, heard and acknowledged

To be confident with multiple identities

 To feel more confident to break the rules

To be more than a model minority member

To fearlessly follow our passions and innovate

To be more assertive without being aggressive. 

To remain my authentic self while still being heard

To have self-belief, self-clarity, and self-determination

To embrace the pioneering spirit that brought us here

To be critical in and a necessity to the Australian landscape

To be free from all expectations and make my own life decisions

To  be an infusion of cultures, yet honouring my ancestral grassroots


To be seen as more than just 'nice' 

To have more representation in Australian media.

 To not be confined by traditional definitions of success. 

To be a creator, a changemaker, and a bridge between worlds.

To constantly evolve: Rooted in my heritage, thrive  in my present

To go beyond the constraints of cultural expectations and external labels

To challenge norms, inspire others, and contribute meaningfully to society

To cultivate a presence that is both unapologetic and deeply compassionate

To shape a future where I define who I am, rather than letting others define me

To be  more than just a product of migration or a representative of my ethnicity

To use both the collectivist and individualist parts of who I am as my superpower

To break out of limiting stereotypes, and embrace a more multidimensional identity

To embrace and contribute the best values and traditions of the 2 countries I belong to

To embrace the fullness of my identity, not feeling the need to dilute my heritage to fit in

To  give depth and multi-dimensionality to the emerging, post-colonial Australian culture 

To realize the power of their own identify and how it could benefit to the society as the whole

To break away from the "model minority" narrative that often overshadows Asian-Australians, 

To be proud of our cultural heritages and the diversity we bring and make Australia a better place


To be limitless

To lead the trend

To expect equity!

To be more empowered

To be without expectations

To be a more confident leader

To go from invisible to unstoppable

To be free as with all community from racism

To have our stories to go out to the world! 

To love to collaborate with Asian-Australians!

To be leaders, cultural pioneers, and change-makers

To  not be conflated with geopolitical concerns 

To uplift others by firstly showing the potential of myself.

To become more visible thought leaders and change agents 

To see more Asian-Austalians visible across the spectrum

To share our culture,  our communities, our skills in diplomacy

To be a creator, a changemaker, and a bridge between worlds.

To be able to step into their power as their own authentic selves.

To promote our specific history of this country as visible and legitimate. 

To be confident and capable, in spite of English being my second language

To be beyond the constraints of cultural expectations and external labels.

To be more than just a product of migration or a representative of my ethnicity

To actively shape Australia’s social, political, and creative landscapes across various fields.



To  breaking free from stereotypes, rejecting the pressure to fit into one box, 

To celebrate my cultural heritage while confidently engaging in Australian society. 

To proudly own the complexity of our identities. We don't have to choose between being Asian or Australian; we can be both and use that blend to create a more inclusive and vibrant future.

To be more confident, have agency, sense of  voice, authenticity and unique powers to step into leadership

To be, want and achieve whatever it may be without that desire being "surprising" (i.e. no more stereotypes)

To not feeling excluded, alienated, or treated as an outsider - especially if it's in a country you were born or grew up in

To continue pushing for limitless thinking, redefining success in this dual identity, finding a voice that represents the best of the Asian culture to bridge the Eastern-Western divide.

To take hold of more “mainstream” places of power and decision making opportunities  to better influence and impact broader Australian society

To embrace the fullness of my identity, not feeling the need to dilute my heritage to fit in, nor be confined by traditional definitions of success.

 To confidently navigate both the arts and the social impact space, using my unique perspective to challenge norms, inspire others, and contribute meaningfully to society.

To prove that success isn’t just about hard work and quiet perseverance — It’s about innovation, boldness, and self-expression. 

How would you like Asian-Australians to re-imagine themselves?  OR if you are one, how would you like to reimagine yourself?


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