We congratulate our National President Anastasia Koo and our Director of Partnership and Membership Katelyn Williams for their achievement as the winners of the 2026 ANU Indonesia Project Student Research Travel Grant! Anastasia and Katelyn join a long list of AIYA alumni who are also Indonesia Project scholarship recipients, showcasing the professional development within AIYA.

In the News

  • Duta Besar Australia Berkunjung ke Bandung – Duta Besar Australia untuk Indonesia, Rod Brazier, berkunjung ke Bandung, Jawa Barat pada 30 April 2026. Selama kunjungannya, Duta Besar Brazier bertemu dengan Wali Kota Bandung, Muhammad Farhan, untuk berdiskusi seputar potensi kerja sama yang lebih dalam di bidang kesehatan dan pendidikan. [Australia Embassy Indonesia]
  • BMKG: Monsun Australia Menguat, Indonesia Masuki Peralihan Kemarau Meski Masih Berpotensi Hujan – Penguatan ini ditandai dengan dominasi pola angin timuran di sebagian besar wilayah Indonesia yang membawa massa udara relatif kering dari Benua Australia. Kondisi tersebut, kata BMKG, menjadi salah satu indikator sejumlah wilayah di Indonesia mulai berangsur beralih dari musim hujan menuju musim kemarau. [Kompas TV]
  • Australian cows help rebuild Indonesian dairy herds after foot-and-mouth outbreak – Robotics and virtual fencing are taking the Australian dairy industry into the next age, but farmers in Indonesia are still milking cows by hand or with small machines. But on a farm 60 kilometres south of Jakarta in West Java, an Australian government program is supporting entrepreneurial farmers to expand and innovate to reduce the country’s reliance on imports. [ABC News]
  • Tembus Rp11 Triliun, Pakar IPB Ungkap Penyebab Indonesia Ketergantungan Impor Sapi Australia – Guru Besar Fakultas Peternakan IPB University, Ronny Rachman Noor, mengungkapkan faktor utama ketergantungan Indonesia pada sapi dari Australia karena masih terbatasnya produksi daging domestik. Populasi sapi potong di dalam negeri belum cukup memenuhi kebutuhan daging nasional, khususnya di kota-kota besar. [Medcom.id]
  • Indonesia Ekspor Pupuk ke Australia 250.000 Ton dan India 500.000 Ton – Menteri Pertanian Andi Amran Sulaiman menyebutkan bahwa secara total Indonesia berkomitmen untuk melakukan ekspor pupuk urea ke luar negeri mencapai sekitar 1 juta ton. Sebelumnya, pemerintah juga menyampaikan akan melakukan penurunan harga pupuk subsidi sebesar 20 persen untuk menjaga produksi di dalam negeri sekaligus merespons potensi krisis pupuk global. [Espos Ekonomi]
  • Turis Malaysia Pimpin Kunjungan ke Indonesia, Kalahkan Australia dan Singapura – Jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara (wisman) ke Indonesia pada Maret 2026 tercatat mencapai 1,09 juta kunjungan. Secara bulanan (month-to-month), jumlah tersebut mengalami penurunan sebesar 17% dibandingkan Februari 2026. Namun secara tahunan (year-on-year), kunjungan wisman justru menunjukkan tren positif dengan kenaikan 10,50%. [Detik travel]
  • Turis Australia Ramai-Ramai Serbu RI, Ada Apa? – Kinerja pariwisata Indonesia pada Maret 2026 menunjukkan arah yang kontras. Di satu sisi, kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara (wisman) terjadi penurunan secara bulanan. Namun di sisi lain, lonjakan turis asal Australia justru menjadi penopang utama, bahkan menjaga pertumbuhan tetap positif secara tahunan. [CNBC Indonesia]
  • Harga Emas Turun, Impor Perhiasan RI dari Australia Meroket 469% – Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) mencatat kenaikan signifikan impor logam mulai atau emas dan perhiasan pada tiga bulan pertama pada 2026 dari Australia. Kondisi ini terjadi saat harga emas dunia tengah mengalami penurunan. [CNBC Indonesia]

Events:

  • AIYA and the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (AASYP) present Smart Health Futures on Saturday, 9 May. This brings together leading voices and emerging youth leaders to explore the intersection of AI, health equity and ASEAN-Australia collaboration. Whether you are passionate about global health, technology, or regional partnerships, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful. Register here!
  • Come and join AIYA NTT in collaboration with Kupang Book Party on Weekend Book Picnic!! Date: 9th May 2026 at Kantor BNN Provinsi NTT. All participants are welcome to dress inspired by their book and bring an item that reminds them of the book. Check this post for more information!
  • KOSAN is back! KOSAN (Kuis dan Obrol Santai AIYA) is AIYA’s interactive online platform that brings members across Australia and Indonesia together through light quizzes and casual discussions. Please check your respective chapters for this event!
  • AIYA ACT – 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 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 – evert Thursday at 6.30pm 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 3pm WIB/ 7pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.

In the Blog:

  • People and Culture team have officially launched AIYA Volunteers of the Month Program! This initiative will allow AIYA volunteers to anonymously nominate a fellow volunteer who truly embodies our mission to Connect, Inform, Inspire. AIYA Volunteers, kindly check your email or click here for the nomination!
  • In a recent AIYA blog post, we highlight an often-overlooked detail in scholarship preparation: your profile photo. Mentari Rahman, SEO Outreach Specialist at Canva, explores how a clean, professional image can strengthen your overall application and reinforce the impression you’ve built through your essays and achievements. She also shares practical tips on what scholarship committees typically expect, along with a quick guide to creating a polished photo using simple, accessible tools. Click here to read the full article!I’m a new paragraph block.
  • At first glance, lamington and klepon could easily be mistaken for desserts from the same culinary tradition. Both are small, both are sweet, and both are generously coated in white grated coconut. Yet one is a beloved Australian cake, while the other is a traditional Indonesian kue. So what’s the difference? find out more with our Blog Editor Benetta Aditami about the same but difference culinary world of sweet snack in Separated by Seas, United by Coconut: The Story behind Lamington and Klepon
  • The Indonesian government officially began restricting children under 16 from having social media accounts on March 28, 2026. The policy is intended to protect young users from potential harms and promote digital well-being. However, if this measure is introduced in the name of children’s well-being, a more fundamental question arises: what does digital well-being actually mean for children and teenagers today? Jyoti Putri, our Blog Editor, shares her thoughts here.

Tune In:

  • Influenza adalah infeksi virus yang sangat menular. Saat musim flu dimulai di Australia, inilah yang perlu Anda ketahui untuk melindungi diri sendiri, keluarga Anda, dan orang-orang yang paling rentan di komunitas kami. Apakah Anda siap menghadapi musim flu Australia? Dengarkan lebih lanjut di SBS Bahasa Indonesia.
  • What if the issue isn’t a lack of education, but a failure to recognise existing knowledge? Dr Murni Sianturi challenges common myths about Indigenous education in West Papua and highlights the importance of identity, relationships, and community partnerships. Listen more in Talking Indonesia.

Opportunities:

AIYA is now in 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.

  • Gamelan DanAnda -a Balinese gamelan community orchestra and arts organisation- is recruiting a volunteer Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be someone passionate about traditional multicultural arts practice with a strong financial management/governance background. Click here for more information.
  •  Batas waktu pendaftaran Beasiswa Garuda Australia Awards diperpanjang hingga 31 Mei 2026! Apabila kamu sedang menyelesaikan dokumen, mempersiapkan tes bahasa Inggris, atau baru memulai pendaftaran, manfaatkan perpanjangan ini untuk menyempurnakan aplikasimu. Temukan informasi lebih lanjut disini!
  • Monash University is looking for Program and Research Officer! In collaboration with Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) the Program and Research Officer is expected to support the operations of the Australia-Indonesia Centre, including its flagship research program, the Partnership for AustraliaIndonesia Research (PAIR). The position undertakes a range of administrative tasks and communications to ensure the success of the AIC’s activities and research environment. Click here for more information!
  • Join Monash Indonesian Holiday Program! This two days of activities dedicated to enhancing Indonesian language skills and providing immersive experience in Indonesian culture. Dates and times: July 2 and 3, 2026, 9.30am – 3.30 pm. Location: Rooms 303 and 304, Monash Learning and Teaching Building (adjacent to the Bus Loop), Monash Clayton Campus. Click here for more information!
  • Monash University is looking for a Project Manager! If you feel like someone who have climate change policy background, extensive experience in project management and education training, you might the perfect fit for this role! find out more information about this role here!!
  • The Global Scholars Club is a new community helping underrepresented young people access international opportunities by sharing real stories, free resources, and practical insights from past scholars. We publish reflections and guides on our Substack – you can check it out here.
    The founder, Billy Blackett, is particularly passionate about Indonesia, having participated in the Australian Indonesian Youth Exchange Program. He shares regular updates on opportunities and reflections via LinkedIn, and is always happy to field questions or provide application support as a Rhodes Scholar and alumnus of NCP and AIYEP. Connect with Billy for more insight!
  • 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.