After a 22-year “pause” on South Australian schools visiting Indonesia, 13 students from Le Fevre High School have returned 12 days on exchange with their sister school, Sekolah Pilar Indonesia — located on the outskirts of Jakarta — after hosting a similar number of Indonesian students in SA last year. Students participated in a concert named Raja Ampat to celebrate cultural awareness. (ABC News)

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  • EKSIL Film Screening at the University of Sydney. Eksil is an award winning documentary movie about ten Indonesian exiles who have been living in Europe for the past 60 years. Tuesday, 8 October 2024 | 6-8 PM at the Quad General Lecture University of Sydney Camperdown Campus. 
    • AIYA VIC – every Wednesday 5-7pm at Kathleen Syme Library & Community Centre.
    • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • 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!
    • VIC – every Wednesday 5-7pm at Kathleen Syme Library & Community Centre.
    • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • AIYA FLEX! – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on Sunday at 4pm WIB/ 7pm AEST. Join FLEX here.
  • AIYA NSW presents Malam Karier 2024: A Journey in Bridging Cultures and Crafting Change📆Thursday, October 10th 2024 🕒 6:00 – 7:30 pm📍Room 277, Sydney Knowledge Hub, Level 2, Merewether Building H04, The University of Sydney NSW 2006. Register here
  • AIYA NSW is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a passion for Australia-Indonesia relations to join our 2024-25 committee! Please submit your application here by 5pm Friday 11 October 2024. The AGM will be held on Monday 14 October at 7pm via Google Meets.
  • AIBC 2024 National Conference is helding on 11-13 Nov at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, NSW. Registrations are now open. Click here.
  • Adelaide Film Festival will be showing a number of Indonesian films as they connect Australian filmmakers with the burgeoning Indonesian screen sector. It will be held across the city from 23 Oct-3 Nov, click here for more info.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is hosting an Education Dialogue: How will proposed international student caps for universities affect relations with Southeast Asia? On 16 October, 11am AEST. Register here.
  • Indonesian Business Council’s flagship event, Indonesia Economic Summit, is being held on 3-4 December, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a high-level forum designed to bring together business leaders, policymakers, global thinkers, and industry champions to enhance Indonesia’s profile on the international scene as a growth hub, contribute to promoting investments and expanding business and economic interaction with the global business community. Register here now.

Opportunities

  • AIYA NSW is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a passion for Australia-Indonesia relations to join our 2024-25 committee! All AIYA members are encouraged to apply through the following link form before 11 Oct.
  • Prospera
    • is seeking an HR Officer to join their team, based in Jakarta. Applications are due 11 Oct here.
    • is seeking an experienced Travel Officer to join their Jakarta-based team, managing domestic and international travel, as well as large group events and conferences. Applications are due 11 Oct here.
  • Monash University is looking for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Business, Business Innovation, and Global Business).Location: Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City, South-West Jakarta, Indonesia, Full-time, apply here by Sunday 13 October 2024, 11:55pm WIB
  • The Department of Home Affairs is seeking the Senior Visa Processing Officer who is responsible for the assessment and/or finalisation of visa applications (including those that are sensitive or complex in nature). Submit your application here by 14 Oct.
  • University of Western Australia (UWA) is looking for Alumni Engagement Coordinator – The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until January 2026. Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation. Apply here by 11:55 PM AWST by Monday, 14 October 2024.
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • DT Global for IA-CEPA Katalis is seeking a Project Officer to assist the organisation and develop activities with a prime focus on project management of contracted activities. Apply here by 5pm WIB 18 Oct.
  • Australia-Indonesia Institute nominations for the Indonesian Studies Awards are still open. Nominate your chosen teacher or researcher in one or more categories – Indonesian Language Teaching, Cultural Leadership, and Distinguished Service. Apply here by 25 October. 
  • Monash University Indonesia’s Master’s degree students can now apply for a Herb Feith Academic Boost Award, a program designed to recognise and boost their passion in writing about issues related to social justice in Indonesia. Applications close on 1 November.
  • Macquarie University has scholarship opportunities for all eligible students from ASEAN countries who commence their studies in 2024 and 2025. Special for chosen early acceptance scholarships will be valued at AUD $10,000 per year for the duration of your Bachelor’s or Master’s coursework degree (AUD $5,000 will be credited each session). Apply 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 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.
  • The 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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