Introducing the new AIYA Board of Directors, ready to connect, inspire, and empower youth across Australia and Indonesia! Check out the AIYA National Instagram to get to know the new directors.

In the News

  • Menyusul langkah sejumlah negara, Australia akan mengakui negara Palestina dalam Sidang Majelis Umum Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa, September nanti. Perdana Menteri Australia Anthony Albanese, Senin (11/8/2025), mengatakan, pihaknya akan mengakui Palestina dan hak bangsa Palestina menentukan nasib sendiri. (Kompas)
  • Indonesia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its independence on Aug. 17 with a grand public festival in the heart of Jakarta, featuring parades, music, food, and fireworks. (Jakarta Globe)
  • The Indonesian government has issued Government Bonds in Australian Dollar currency, known as Kangaroo Bonds. The total issuance from the inaugural transaction through the Australian Medium-Term Notes (AMTN) program reached AU$800 million or approximately Rp8.5 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp10,630 per AU$). (Tempo)
  • Jelang 80 Tahun HUT RI, Inilah Hal-hal yang Belum Selesai dalam Setahun Terakhir – Peringatan kemerdekaan tahun ini sedikit istimewa karena Indonesia memasuki tonggak pencapaian baru, yang tepat mencapai 80 tahun. Seperti yang hampir selalu dilakukan setiap tahun di bulan Agustus, banyak dari kita yang mempertanyakan apakah kita sudah benar-benar merdeka? (ABC News)
  • The Indonesian government is clamping down on the display of a popular Japanese anime flag by frustrated youth, with some authorities claiming it could “divide” the nation. As the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 17, the emblem of the One Piece flag has been increasingly popping up on vehicles and outside homes. (ABC News)
  • What Australia’s shift on Palestinian state means for politics and alliances across the Asia-Pacific region – Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state marks a historic shift in its policy and brings it in line with many of its South-East Asian neighbours. (ABC News)

On the Blog

  • AIYA Annual 2024 is here! Reflecting on 2024, AIYA had a great year of growth in bridging Australian and Indonesian youth. Thank you to all our supporters, making sure AIYA continues to Connect, Inform, Inspire. We hope you enjoy reading our report from 2024!
  • AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

  • IndOz is back this year at Brisbane City Hall on 21 August 2025!! IndOz is Australia’s largest Indonesia–Australia business conference and networking dinner, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, and professionals from both countries. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our vibrant bilateral relationship. Click here for more information!!
  • Australia Awards is hosting ‘Negara Hukum: Civil Society and the Rule of Law in Indonesia’: a guest lecture by Professor Tim Lindsey on Friday, 29 August 2025. Find more details and a link to RSVP here.
  • Asia Society Australia is pleased to invite you to our Generation Asia masterclass (Wednesday, 17 September 2025) featuring Jeremy Dicker, Managing Editor of the International Intrigue. In a world where geopolitics demands more attention than ever, what role do humour and modern media play? See here for more details and email [email protected] to register.
  • 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!
  • Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with AIYA ACT and ANUISA every Monday, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.
  • Join AIYA SA on the last Friday of every month for a vibrant and inclusive evening of Indonesian culture, right here in South Australia! FREE for AIYA SA and PPIA UoA members! 🎉Grab your ticket here
  • We are so back!! AIYA SA is now continuing to hold Indonesian study sessions every Wednesday at 12.30 PM on Flinders Uni City campus on level 4. Find out more information on this link!

Tune In

  • ‘Bukan Hanya Ritual’: Bagaimana Kelompok Ini Peringati Kemerdekaan RI Ke-80 di Australia dengan Berbeda – APSN mengambil bagian dalam memperingati hari kemerdekaan Indonesia ke-80 dengan menyoroti bagaimana gerakan solidaritas internasional mendukung republik ini untuk mencapai kemerdekaannya. Dengarkan di sini. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)
  • Palm oil contributes to up 4,5% to Indonesia’s GDP and unlike other commodities, the Indonesia government promotes palm oil as motor of rural developments. Ara Simanjuntak, PhD candidate from Northwestern University reveals the perspective about the fundamentally transforming the nature of rural development in Indonesia. Listen here for depth insight (Talking Indonesian)

Opportunities

We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

  • Host an Indonesian delegate in Melbourne, connect across cultures. Oct 25 – Nov 19, Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program 2025 — Host Family Expression of Interest. As a host family, you’ll receive a $1,050 stipend to cover hosting costs, and full support from our AIYEP team. More info here.
  • Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? ASEAN-Australia Center is proudly presenting Young Leaders Dialogue, a program of virtual workshops, a six-day intensive in Australia, and a three-day experience in Kuala Lumpur. Check more detail here and apply here by 19 Aug.
  • Monash University’s International Portfolio is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader for the role of Director, Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC). Apply here by 24 Aug.
  • Austrade is seeking a Business Analyst and Partnerships Manager and a Corporate Services Adviser based in Jakarta.
  • AIYEP 2025 Host Organisation Expression of Interest is now open. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
  • AIYEP 2025 – For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
  • Check out this job at Monash University: Public Policy – Academic Opportunities – Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor! Submit your application here before 24 Aug.
  • Palladium is looking a Business Development for Asia Pacific region. Check here for more information.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
  • The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities 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
  • The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organizes 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/ 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.
  • 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 such as 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.