Indonesian President Joko Widodo and the Australian Governor General David Hurley engaged in discussions regarding inter-community relations during a bilateral meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Friday, May 17, 2024, deliberating on efforts to enhance language education in their respective countries. (Tempo)

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  • 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 Victoria is proud to be collaborating with Asia Institute (University of Melbourne) to bring you the panel discussion, Indonesian Studies in Action! In this panel discussion, past and present students of the Indonesian Studies Program are in conversation with Dr Ken Setiawan (Convenor, Indonesian Studies). Contrasting with the trend that the study of Indonesian is in decline across Australian universities, this panel focuses on experiences of students who are studying or have studied Indonesian. What was their motivation to study Indonesian at university and why did they persist? What experiences stood out to them? What are the strengths of the Indonesian studies program? Where has the study of Indonesian taken them after university? And what can be done to improve the uptake of studying Indonesian at the tertiary level? The event will be held 21 May, 4:45pm – 6:00p at The University of Melbourne. Register here.
  • AIYA NSW, Asia Society Australia & the Australia India Youth Dialogue, is pleased to invite you to their panel event on “Indo-Pacific Elections and the Consequences for Australia” to explore the ramifications on Australia’s foreign relations and strategic interests, on 23 May, 6-8pm. Register here.
  • AIYA JaBar is hosting a gathering event “Traditional Game: Lompat Tali”. It is a game of physical activity where the players will jump over a rope that will be waved over their heads and under their feet. Join the event on 25 May at 3pm WIB at Taman Film Pasupati, Bandung.
  • AIYA WA x Balai Bahasa Indonesia (BBI) Perth is hosting a Poco-poco dance class on 31 May, 6-7:30 p.m. at Murdoch University. Stay tuned for more details on Instagram @aiya.wa. 
  • AIYA SA is hosting an Indonesian Archeology Maritime Collection Tour as an avenue for Australians and Indonesians to enhance their understanding of Indonesian maritime archeology. Join the tour on 7 June at 2pm ACST at Flinders University, Bedford Park (Sturt Road, Bedford Park SA 5042).
  • Have interest in contemporary art? Come to contemporary art from Indonesia curated by Elly Kent @16albermarle Project Space / @Delmar Gallery, 4 May – 29 June. Stay tuned on 16albermarle Project Space / Delmar Gallery Instagram. Join a panel discussion: Indonesian art on the international stage that will be held on 19 May at 2pm AEST on 144 Victoria St, Ashfield NSW. Get your free ticket here.
  • Australian Geoscience Council, the Indonesian Geoparks Network and the University of Sydney is hosting GeoFest 2024 at the University of Sydney from 18-19 July. It will include 10 presentations offered by geotourism experts from Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, 2 panel discussions, as well as multiple field trips. Register here.

Opportunities

  • Applications are now open for the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) 2024! 🇦🇺🇮🇩They are looking for 21 Australians (aged 21-25) to join 21 Indonesians for a life-changing experience  Engage with  program alumni and others who hold influence and experience in the Australia-Indonesia diplomatic, academic and business world. Apply here.
  • Submissions for the 9th ReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Festival will open on 24 April. The theme for the 2024 competition is KEBERAGAMAN/DIVERSITY. Submissions open in FilmFreeway here on Wednesday 24 April and close on 2 August. Short films should be a maximum of 10 minutes, with $15,000 in prizes to be won across categories including Best Short Film, Best Fiction, Best Documentary and Best Young Filmmaker.
  • 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. Submission deadline 31 Aug 2024.
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Bandung (July 2024) and Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • Indonesian Language Holiday Program’s two day holiday program is back in 2024, offering an immersive experience for Indonesian Studies students who are keen to enhance their cultural understanding and Indonesian language skills. When: 9.00am – 4.00pm, 8 and 9 July 2024. Where: Learning and Teaching Building, Monash University, Clayton VIC 3008. Spaces are limited, register now  to secure your spot.
  • Australia Awards in Indonesia invites you to apply for the Women in Leadership in the Security Sector Short Course. The course focuses on identifying and developing policies, regulations, and guidelines to promote women to leadership roles. Click here for more info.
  • Monash University Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP) applications are now open. The scholarships cover PhD tuition fees, project-related costs, and provide an annual living stipend of AUD $10,632. Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: 30 June 2024. More information here.
  • Macquarie University has now opened 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. 
  • SKALA (Sinergi & Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia-Indonesia) has a few open opportunities:
    • GEDSI Lead here.
    • Senior Technical Advisor Performance and Learning Consultant here.
    • Senior Manager Knowledge Management here.
    • Internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information 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 Visiting Fellows Programs 2024 will open shortly to assist Indonesian academics to visit Australia for scholarly work. Stay tuned 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 for talent pool 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. Summer 2025 Deadline: 3 June 2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • 2025 Graduate programs are now open. More Information can be found 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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