AIYA Links: 7 April
In the news
- Andrew Mantong on why Indonesians are more comfortable with Donald Trump than many westerners would assume.
- Lowy’s @ConnellyAL says Indonesia needs to broaden its too-narrow view of its interests in the South China Sea.
- Indonesia’s stoush with the Freeport mining company seems to be slouching towards resolution.
At the AIYA Blog
- We meet more Career Champions Robbie Gaspar, whose professional soccer career took him to Indonesia in the form of and beyond, and Mark Pillsworth, who promotes sustainability in Indonesian mining projects.
Events
- Sydney, 8 April: ASYIK for Kids Festival – a day of dance, food and festivities with Suara Indonesia Dance Group in Marrickville.
- Perth, 8 April: AIBC WA hosts a special networking event to watch Western Australia’s very own Perth Glory FC take on 3 time A-League champions and Indonesian owned Brisbane Roar FC at NIB Stadium.
- Melbourne, 8-13 April: The Indonesian Film Festival is back for 2017 – grab your tickets here.
- Adelaide, 9 April: Join AIYA SA for their first Australia-Indonesia food swap picnic.
- Melbourne, 9 April: Supermentor comes to Melbourne, featuring Dino Patti Djalal, Iwan Sunito and telkomtelstra’s Erik Meijer.
- Sydney, 11 April: Check out Haymarket HQ’s Inspiration Series featuring entrepreneur Jackie Yun.
- Canberra, 12 April: Join AIYA ACT and ISA for Australian and Indonesian sport and food.
- Brisbane, 22 April: Celebrate Kartini Day with AIYA QLD and PIQ.
Opportunities
- Amnesty International is seeking a qualified Researcher for its new Indonesia office.
- Sydney: AIYA-Asialink Business Internship Program – applications Close at midnight tonight!
- The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre has a number of grants open for academics and students who wish to collaborate with partners at the University of Sydney. Applications close 28 April 2017.
- Want to study Bahasa Indonesia in Kupang over the uni break and earn credit? Ruili program registrations are open now!
- Applications for the 2018 New Colombo Plan Mobility Programs are now open. Contact your Universitiy’s International Office for more information about opportunities available via your University.