Accustomed to fasting practise in Indonesia before, several Indonesian Muslims living in Australia had to adapt to both fasting schedules and also the tradition of breaking the fast in this country. Apart from the food, the atmosphere of Ramadan in Australia is also different when compared to Indonesia. (SBS News)

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  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
  • JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) LX is back in multiple locations across Australia. Connect, chill, and converse with like-minded youth, meet new friends and engage in cross-cultural exchange. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
    • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
    • VIC – Wednesday at 6-7pm at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
  • AIYA ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • AIYA NSW is hosting a seminar on “Future of Banking in ASEAN and Trade and Investment Climate in Indonesia”  on 24 April at 5.30pm. The event will be held at the Indonesian Investment Promotion Centre, Sydney NSW. Stay tuned on @aiya_nsw.
  • AIYA NTT invites young filmmakers from Australia and Kupang as panellists to showcase the short film they have worked on at their ‘Connecting Young Filmmakers’ event on April 6, 4:00-6:30 p.m. (WITA) at the Ruang Teater, Rektorat Undana. Stay tuned on instagram @aiyantt. 
  • NTA’s fundraising dinner will occur on 13 April, 6:30 p.m., at the Southern Cross Club in Woden, Canberra, ACT. Join them to help raise funds to tackle poverty and malnutrition in the poor farming communities of eastern Indonesia. Book here.
  • AIYA NSW is hosting a seminar on “Future of Banking in ASEAN and Trade and Investment Climate in Indonesia”  on 24 April at 5.30pm. The event will be held at the Indonesian Investment Promotion Centre, Sydney NSW. Stay tuned on @aiya_nsw.
  • Join AIYA NSW for an evening of lively connections and meaningful conversations at their casual speed networking event in the Courtyard @ The Terminus, Pyrmont, on May 1st! Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply eager to expand your network, this event offers the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and forge new friendships. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to build bridges across cultures and communities while enjoying refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. Let’s connect and grow together!
  • The University of Sydney is hosting its annual Politics in Action forum 2024: Mapping Southeast Asia’s Political Landscape that features timely analysis of political affairs in six Southeast Asian countries. The forum will be held on 9 May at 12-4.30pm  Education Lecture Theatre 351, Education Building, The University of Sydney Camperdown campus, and livestreamed on USYD Facebook page. Register here.
  • Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Annual accepts a range of submissions this year including news articles, short stories, and photo essays but feel free to get creative! Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia with selected pieces to be published in AIYA Annual.
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] before 12 April 2024
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
  • Prospera is hiring for a Research Analyst who will work as an integral part of the Emerging Sectors team in providing policy analysis and advisory in sectoral, manufacturing, supply chains, downstreaming and other related analysis. Apply here by 4 April.
  • The Indonesia Project is pleased to announce the 2024 Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant and Student Research Travel Grants are now open for applications! Apply before 7 April.
  • NAVITAS has joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint university campus in Indonesia. Check the opportunities and the requirements. Commencing in 2024:
  • Academic Manager (Pathways) – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here
  • IT Support Specialist – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here
  • SKALA (Sinergi & Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia-Indonesia) is having few opportunities:
    • Internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information here.
    • Coordinator – People & Culture, Travel Officer, Event Support Manager, Recruitment Consultant, and Legal specialist apply by 27 March here.
  • The International Internships’ ProBuddy program is now open. Want to be a mentor and a friend for an Australian university student so that they can comfortably adjust to life in Indonesia? Don’t miss the chance to grab more benefits and also the certificate on completion of the program. Apply here ASAP.
  • ANU study grants:
    • The College of Asia and the Pacific has opened applications for the Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grants, valued at $6000. Click here for more information and how to apply by 7 April.
    • The Indonesia Project has three grants available at $3000 each for Student Research Travel. Applications close 7 April here.
  • AIYEP (Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program) 2024 is now taking expressions of interest for AIYEP 2024! ✨Established in 1982, AIYEP links youth (21-25 years old) in Australia and Indonesia through social, professional, and cultural exchange. See here for more information or submit your Expression of Interest here for Australians.
  • Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship for Academic Year 2024/2025 is now open. Australian  youths in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia can learn the Indonesian language and culture through this scholarship. So, come on and register yourself by 7 April 2024. More details click here.
  • The Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program connects Australian and Indonesian schools in a structured school partnership to foster international connections and build intercultural understanding. Each year, 10 Australian and Indonesian schools are invited to join the BRIDGE program to establish a new partnership. Each school can nominate up to two educators from any faculty to participate in the program and manage the relationship with their Indonesian/Australian partner school. For Australian schools, apply here by 15 April 2024.
  • Join Asia Society Australia in identifying and celebrating leaders who have created a positive impact in Australia’s relations with Asia. Now in its fourth year, the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards is a grassroots initiative that platforms under-recognised individuals from the community who have made a meaningful contribution to advancing Australia-Asia relations. Nominations close on 19 April 2024. More information here.
  • ACICIS Professional Practica applications are now open until 3 June! Undertake professional placements, field trips, language classes, seminars and more – $4000 grants are also available. Apply now.
  • Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The scholarship is valued up to AUD249,900 for 3-4 years. Apply here by 31 July.
  • PWC Corporate Tax internships based in Jakarta are now open. As an Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Apply here.
  • Applications for numerous ACICIS Study Indonesia programs are open! Get an enriching study experience in Indonesia with semester-long and short programs. AUD3,000-AUD7,000 New Colombo Plan grants available. More information here.
  • Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
  • Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here. “Building a Coalition for Quality Infrastructure Funding and Financing” short course is open until 19 April. Apply here.
  • ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
  • Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check here.
    • DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
  • Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. $55,000 – 60,000 per annum, Fixed Term 12 Months. See here for more details
  • Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
  • Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
  • KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
  • Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
  • The Australian Government is receiving applications for the Working Holiday Maker program that allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. More info here
  • The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
  • The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
  • The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

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