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Links 8 June 2025

The governments of Indonesia and Australia have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening collaboration in higher education, science, and technology. Concluding the meeting, Minister Brian conveyed his hope that the discussions would serve as a foundation for strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Australia. (RRI)

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Events

  • 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!
  • AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
  • AIYA Jawa Timur is presenting Special LX: Movie Screening. This event will be held on: 📆 Friday, June 13th 2025🏠PaCo Coworking Space, Jl. Taman Bungkul No.25, Darmo, Kec. Wonokromo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 🕘Time: 16.00 – 19.00. Grab your seat here. It’s limited!
  • AIYEP 2025 host Organisation Expression of Interest. 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.
  • For those who open to be Host Family AIYEP 2025, we are pleased inviting you to be part of us. 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.
  • AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
  • NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

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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.
  • Monash University, Indonesia is calling for Expressions of Interest for an Assistant Professor (Research) to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to the particular field of research. Apply here by 11 June.
  • Monash University is looking for a PAIR (Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research) Program Manager. Submit your application here latest by 9 June.
  • Pendaftaran untuk Program Duta Belajar Bahasa Indonesia (ILLA) 2025 kini telah dibuka! Program ILLA mempertemukan para pelajar Indonesia dengan sekolah-sekolah di Australia untuk memperkenalkan keindahan bahasa, budaya, dan tradisi Indonesia. Apply here by 11 June.
  • ABC is looking for a Multiplatform Journalist (Indonesian) to tell and share compelling stories about Indonesia and the vibrant Indonesian community members in Australia. Apply here latest by 12 June.
  • University of Sydney – Carole Muller Award, A postgraduate research scholarship. Stipend or tuition fee scholarship to support postgraduate students to continue their research in Balinese culture, art and history. Close date 19 June 2025
  • AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing date. 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
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AIYA Links: 10 March 2025

 We would like to say a massive thank you to our sponsors, partners, supporters and participants of the AIYA Kongres 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. It was the first time we held a combined annual conference connecting, informing and inspiring our Chapter Representatives and Board of Directors from all over Australia and Indonesia. Please see the following article recapping our workshops, celebrations and cultural exchanges.

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In the News

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  • Ready to future-proof your team? On the new episode of The Katalis Podcast, industry leaders Tim Gilbert, VP International Development, Melbourne Polytechnic, and Devi Ariyani, Executive Director, Indonesia Services Dialogue, share why the new Australian digital training platform, Indonesia-Australia Skills Exchange, is the go-to solution. (Katalis)
  • Mas Zac, AIYA Western Australia President, had the honour of interviewing Ibu Listiana Operananta, Indonesian Consulate General in Perth. Check out the full interview here. (Instagram)
  • Pelangi Indonesia School, an initiative of the Indonesian-Australian community in New South Wales, began its journey in early 2011 under the organisation Indonesian-Australian Families Association of New South Wales Incorporated (IAFA Inc.). In its operation for more than 10 years, Sekolah Indonesia Pelangi is supported by a number of volunteer teachers who are very dedicated in teaching Indonesian language and culture. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)
  • Australian device helping amputees in Indonesia. Millions of people across the world have had their leg amputated, but not all of them have access to the specialist care needed for a proper prosthetic limb. It’s a problem a team of Melbourne health professionals are addressing.Their new portable device creates casts for prosthetic limbs using only a pressurised water tank. (ABC Listen)

Events

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
  • AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
  • AIYA NTT is hosting Waktu Indonesia Takjil Adventure on 12 March at 6pm WITA at Rumah Baca Multikultural Kupang
  • AIYA Jawa Timur Launching Event on 14 March at 4PM at Country Heritage Resort, Surabaya! Click here to register
  • AIYA Jawa Barat & AIYA Nusa Tenggara Timur invite you to join our Australia Awards Scholarship Webinar, where you’ll gain valuable insights from past awardees and experts. Join us on Sunday, 16 March at 4PM WIB / 5PM WITA. Register here.
  • Timnas Garuda akan berhadapan dengan Socceroos dalam lanjutan Kualifikasi Piala Dunia zona Asia! Mampukah skuad asuhan Patrick Kluivert menaklukkan Australia? Yuk saksikan dan nonton bareng Garuda Australia, AIYA dan MUISA pada tanggal 20 Maret mulai pukul 4PM! Infonya di sini.

Opportunities

  • Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge is seeking innovative and scalable solutions that can help tackle food waste in the hospitality, fresh food markets and airlines sectors in Melbourne, Bandung and beyond. Applications close on Friday 14 March 5pm AEDT (13:00 WIB). More info here.
  • ANU is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at The Crawford School of Public Policy. The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer plays a major role in all ANU Indonesia Project activities. Apply here by 30 Mar.
  • ANU Indonesia Project Student Research Travel Grant applications open! Are you an Australian student researching Indonesia? The ANU Indonesia Project Student Research Travel Grant provides funding to help cover research or travel costs to Indonesia, see here. maximum value of each grant is $3,000. Applications open until April 6th.
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more
    • Climate-smart Agriculture for Healthy and Sustainable Food Production Short Course. Apply here by 17 March.
    • Foreign Policy: Strategic Equilibrium in the Indo-Pacific. Apply here by 29 March.
    • Feeding the Future: Maternal and Children’s Nutrition. Apply here by 10 March
  • 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 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check 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: 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered “here!”

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

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AIYA Links: 24 February 2025

Charles Darwin University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nathan Franklin to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) Indonesia. The newly created responsibility reflects the University’s commitment to building on its connections to its closest neighbor in the North.

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  • Mas Zac, AIYA Western Australia President, had the honour of interviewing Ibu Listiana Operananta, Indonesian Consulate General in Perth. Check out the full interview here. (Instagram)
  • For many, Australia Day is a day of celebration of the country’s values, freedoms and entertainment. For some, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26 is seen as a day commemorating the invasion by British settlers of land already owned. Mr. Eko Waluyo, a humanitarian activist who has lived in Australia for a long time, gave his opinion on the changes in the celebration of Australia Day in the past to the present day. (SBS Australia)
  • Modern batik combines traditional elements with modern art style – Rumah Batik Palbatu. Palbata Batik House came at the invitation of KJRI to attend the Indonesian Beach Festival to represent batik craft, as well as represent the group of SMEs in Jakarta. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)

Events

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
  • Pride is still a protest! These Indonesian Queer will show you why through the power of storytelling, music, burlesque, and drag. This event take place in Stonewall Hotel, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW, Australia on Feb 27 at 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT. Register here by purchasing the ticket to support Indonesian Queer artists and also assisting the Selamat Datang Community Float in covering certain expenses related to our participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. 

Opportunities

  • DT Global is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Adviser who  will work across Katalis’ Breakthrough Areas to support the Katalis Director, leading the program’s MEL, supporting areas of Communications and Management, and engaging with GoI and GoA stakeholders, especially DFAT and Bappenas. Submit your application here by 6 March.
  • Monash University International is seeking a full time Student Recruitment Officer in Monash Indonesia Campus, BSD, Tangerang. Apply here by 5 March.
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more
    • Climate-smart Agriculture for Healthy and Sustainable Food Production Short Course. Apply here by 17 March.
    • Foreign Policy: Strategic Equilibrium in the Indo-Pacific. Apply here by 29 March.
    • Feeding the Future: Maternal and Children’s Nutrition. Apply here by 10 March
  • 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 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check 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: 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered “here!”

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

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AIYA Links: 27 January 2025

Tanaman langka yang dikenal sebagai “bunga bangkai” sedang mekar di Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Australia. Proses mekar yang disiarkan secara langsung berhasil menarik ribuan orang.

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In the News

Tune In

  • For many, Australia Day is a day of celebration of the country’s values, freedoms and entertainment. For some, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26 is seen as a day commemorating the invasion by British settlers of land already owned. Mr. Eko Waluyo, a humanitarian activist who has lived in Australia for a long time, gave his opinion on the changes in the celebration of Australia Day in the past to the present day. (SBS Australia)
  • Pelangi Indonesia School, an initiative of the Indonesian-Australian community in New South Wales, began its journey in early 2011 under the organisation Indonesian-Australian Families Association of New South Wales Incorporated (IAFA Inc.). In its operation for more than 10 years, Sekolah Indonesia Pelangi is supported by a number of volunteer teachers who are very dedicated in teaching Indonesian language and culture. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)
  • Modern batik combines traditional elements with modern art style – Rumah Batik Palbatu. Palbata Batik House came at the invitation of KJRI to attend the Indonesian Beach Festival to represent batik craft, as well as represent the group of SMEs in Jakarta. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)

Events

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • NONGKRONG 2025 is coming on 9-23 Feb 2025 at Naarm/Melbourne. Save the date and keep update on Nongkrong Fest’s Instagram (nongkrongfest)
  •  Indonesia Economic Summit 2025 will be held on 18-19 Feb at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia. We expect more than 1,000 business leaders, government officials and also academia from many countries to join this first-ever summit hosted by the Indonesian Business Council (IBC). Check out the program agenda and register yourself here

Opportunities

  • The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, under the Aus4ASEAN Digital Transformation and Future Skills initiative, invites applications from ASEAN countries to attend an Aus4ASEAN Short Course by various topic
    • Green Skills in TVET. Submit here by 29 January 2025, at 11:59 pm (local time).
    • Improving the Digital Readiness and Resilience of TVET Systems. Submit here before 29 January 2025 at 11:59 pm (local time)
  • SBS Australia is seeking an International Correspondent (Indonesia) who is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and reporting to the International Editor. Apply here by 31 Jan.
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is seeking an Administrative Assistant (AA) to primarily provide high-level administrative, financial and general support for ACIAR programs and project partners in Indonesia. The position will be based in the ACIAR Indonesia office, and is located in the Australian Embassy, Jakarta. Apply here by 2 Feb.
  • Australia Awards registration for a Short Course on a Just Energy Transition throughout Indonesia is now open! Apply here by 9 Feb.
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • 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.
  • 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: 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered “here!”

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

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AIYA Links: 13 January 2025

Para pemenang dari Lomba Pidato Bahasa Indonesia Tingkat Nasional Australia (National Australia Indonesia Language Awards atau NAILA) diberikan penghargaan pada Upacara Penghargaan NAILA di gedung Hedley Bull, Universitas Nasional Australia di Canberra.

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In the News

Tune In

Events

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • NONGKRONG 2025 is coming on 9-23 Feb 2025 at Naarm/Melbourne. Save the date and keep update on Nongkrong Fest’s Instagram (nongkrongfest)
  •  KONEKSI is presenting the 2025 FKP Roadshow will be held in three cities in Papua: on Monday, 13 January 2025 (hosted by Universitas Papua, Manokwari), Wednesday, 15 January 2025 (hosted by Universitas Cenderawasih, Jayapura) and Thursday, 16 January 2025 (hosted by Universitas Musamus, Merauke). All events are in person only. More information here
  • University of Melbourne is presenting 2025 UniMelb Application Day in Indonesia, on Saturday 18 January 2025, 1-5pm WIB, in Medan Room, Level 1, The Westin Hotel, Jakarta. Register now latest by 18 Jan.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Annual 2023 is here! Reflecting on 2023, 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 2023!.
  • The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, under the Aus4ASEAN Digital Transformation and Future Skills initiative, invites applications from ASEAN countries to attend an Aus4ASEAN Short Course by various topic
    • Green Skills in TVET. Submit here by 29 January 2025, at 11:59 pm (local time).
    • Improving the Digital Readiness and Resilience of TVET Systems. Submit here before 29 January 2025 at 11:59 pm (local time)
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a Program Manager – Industry, Science and Resources will work with the DISR Counsellor to design and implement activities under the bilateral Electric Vehicle Mechanism. Apply here by 26 Jan
  • Cardijn College is currently looking for a permanent full-time position on Indonesian or Italian Teacher. If you are a passionate educator that love language and culture, and want to connect young minds with the world beyond their borders, join this opportunity! Application are open until Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 09:00 AM. For more information, click here.
  • Asia Society Australasia Centre is looking for the Events Coordinator, Partnerships and Engagement who will be responsible for delivering corporate member events at Asia Society Australia and curate a high-quality corporate member experience. You will also support flagship programs and large conferences in Sydney. Apply here by 13 Jan.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Institute 2024-25 Grant Round is now open. Applications are due by 13:00 (AEDT) on 14 Jan 2025. Detailed guidance is available here.
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • 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.
  • 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: 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered “here!”

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

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AIYA Links: 2 December 2024

A new agreement between the Northern Territory Government and the Republic of Indonesia will be aimed at establishing a strong framework for mineral supply chains. The agreement, formalised at the Australian Indonesia Business Council in Sydney, seeks to capitalise on the Northern Territory’s status as an emerging critical minerals powerhouse while reinforcing the region’s strong partnership potential.

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In the News

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  • Pelangi Indonesia School, an initiative of the Indonesian-Australian community in New South Wales, began its journey in early 2011 under the organisation Indonesian-Australian Families Association of New South Wales Incorporated (IAFA Inc.). In its operation for more than 10 years, Sekolah Indonesia Pelangi is supported by a number of volunteer teachers who are very dedicated in teaching Indonesian language and culture. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)
  • Modern batik combines traditional elements with modern art style – Rumah Batik Palbatu. Palbata Batik House came at the invitation of KJRI to attend the Indonesian Beach Festival to represent batik craft, as well as represent the group of SMEs in Jakarta. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)

Events

  • NAILA (National Australia Indonesia Language Awards) would love for you to join us for our annual Awards Ceremony on 7 Dec at 6-9pm AEDT to celebrate all of the fantastic participants in this year’s competition and announce the winners from our 7 categories. We will also be announcing the winners of the Indonesian Studies Awards in collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Institute (AII). Come along to celebrate Indonesian language, culture, food and support NAILA’s mission to promote and reward Indonesian language learning in Australia. Secure your seats 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!
  • 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.
  • NONGKRONG 2025 is coming on 9-23 Feb 2025 at Naarm/Melbourne. Save the date and keep update on Nongkrong Fest’s Instagram (nongkrongfest)
  • The Australian-Indonesia Centre (AIC) and the Cross Sector Development Partnerships Initiative (XSPI) are pleased to host this webinar focused on the potential opportunity blended finance presents for Indonesia’s energy transition on 5 Dec 2024 01:00 PM (Jakarta Time). Grab the insight by registering here.
  • Indonesian Business Council’s flagship event, Indonesia Economic Summit, is being held on 3-4 Dec, 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. Register here now.
  • Monash University Jakarta is hosting their 2024 Herb Feith Research Symposium on 4 Dec, 4pm-9pm. This event will showcase how research at Monash Arts, along with our Masters and PhD programs, is addressing some of today’s most pressing global challenges, including sustainable futures, a just society, and enhanced livelihoods. Register here.
  • ReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Festival will be happening across Aus & Indonesia until 22 Dec, check their update here 

Opportunities

  • AIYA Annual 2023 is here! Reflecting on 2023, 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 2023!.
  • AIYA Jawa Barat is now recruiting for the new Executives and Committees. Apply for positions here.
  • ASEAN-Australia Centre is looking for professionals to take part in its flagship courses. More information here. Please note, applications submitted after the closing  date will not be considered.
    • Emerging Leaders Program, Short Course on Resources in Energy Transition. Application close by 8 Dec 2024 (11:59PM AEDT).
    • Emerging Leaders Program & Short Course on Women in STEM. Applications close: Application close by 2 Jan 2025   
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking an Executive Assistant to Minister Counsellors Economic and Political. Under general direction, the Executive Assistant to the Minister Counsellors will provide administrative support to senior Embassy staff, including assisting with events and high-level visits on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. Apply here by 10 Dec.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Institute 2024-25 Grant Round is now open. Applications are due by 13:00 (AEDT) on 14 Jan 2025. Detailed guidance is available here.
  • EY Canberra is seeking Consultant or Senior Consultant – International Development, Strategy and Transactions. Location : Canberra. Apply your application here ASAP. More information kindly contact [email protected]
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • 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.
  • 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: 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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AIYA Links: 14 October 2024

Indonesia to coordinate ASEAN-Australia partnership in three areas. Indonesia has been appointed to be the coordinator in the ASEAN-Australia partnership that promotes cooperation in the three areas of politics and security, economy, and socio-culture. (ANTARA News)

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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!
    • 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 AGM will be held on Monday 14 October at 7pm via Google Meets.
  • AIYA QLD AGM will be held on Monday 11 November at 6pm AEST via Google
  • 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.
  • ANU – Is Indonesia at a political crossroads between democratic resilience and authoritarian temptations? Join us as Zulfan Tadjoeddin from Western Sydney University will present an ISG seminar ‘Democracy and/or Development? Reflecting on the Lee thesis in Indonesia.’Wednesday 23 October, 8:30-10:00am WIB | 12:30-2:00pm AEDT 📍 in-person: McDonald Room, Menzies Library, ANU or ONLINE via Zoom here.
  • Youth Peace Summit 2024. Fri, 01 Nov. Join us for an empowering and thought-provoking day as we bring together leaders passionate about peace, dialogue, and conflict resolution. Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Location: Glovers Cottages, 124-134 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000. More info 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

  • ACICIS is recruiting Liaison Officers for the 2025 Professional Practicum Programs in Jakarta! 💼 Interested applicants should submit the required documents no later than 20 October 2024. More information can be found here
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here
  • 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 Monday, 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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AIYA Links: 9 September 2024

Stronger bonds of friendship proved the ultimate prize when the crew of HMAS Perth took on Indonesian Navy personnel in a sports day during a recent port visit. After combined warm-up exercises, competitors participated in a series of friendly sports ranging from the truly international football code – soccer – to less common sports such as sack racing and land-skiing in three-person teams. (Australian Government Defence)

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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!
    • AIYA 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 ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • AIYA ACT’s Gamelan Sedulur Monco will be playing at ANU’s College of Asia and Pacific Immersia Cultural Festival at the Embassy of Indonesia, Canberra, on 21 Sept, 2-4pm. Stay tuned on instagram @aiya_act for more details!
  • AIYA VIC X TRAVELOKA presents Career Webinar. Join us as we hear from Traveloka employees about what it’s like working at Southeast Asia’ leading travel platform, the company’s hiring process, and the current employment opportunities available in Indonesia and Australia. Get the opportunity to submit your CV during the event! Join us on 13 Sept at 7-8 PM AEST / 4-5 PM WIB here.
  • AIYA NSW is hosting another Badminton Sports Day on 22 Sept 10-12pm at NBC Alexandra, following the success of their first one. It will be followed by an optional networking lunch!
  • The Australian National University’s Indonesia Project. Join the 41st Indonesia Update Conference, “How Jokowi Changed Indonesia,” on 13-14 Sept at ANU’s Coombs Lecture Theater, Fellows Road Acton, ACT 2601. Supported by ANU’s Department of Political and Social Change, the conference will explore Jokowi’s legacy. Take a look for detail here and register here to attend either in person or here virtually by zoom.
  • The Lowy Institute is hosting “From Jokowi to Prabowo: Perspectives from the ANU Indonesia Update” panel on 16 Sept at 12pm. The discussion will be held at the Lowy Institute, Sydney, NSW. Register here.
  • AIBC 2024 National Conference is helding on 11-13 Nov at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, NSW. Registrations are now open. Click here.

Opportunities

  • 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 is extended until 14 Sep 2024. More info here.
  • AIYA National currently has openings for Kongres Convenor and Kongres Officer positions. Applications close on 13 Sept. Find out more here.
  • Beasiswa LPDP – Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) merupakan program beasiswa pendanaan bersama antara LPDP dan AAS, yang memberikan kesempatan studi program master bidang blue economy, green/renewable economy, dan digital/information technology pada 22 perguruan tinggi di Australia. Pendaftaran buka hingga 13 Sept. Informasi lengkap di sini.
  • DT Global is now looking for:
    • Junior Graphic Designed and Social Media Manager to support IA-CEPA ECP Katalis’s communications team. Applications close on 18 Sept. Apply here.
    • Economic Sub Editor who will support Prospera’s communications team. Apply here by 11 Sept.
  • The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) Indonesia offices is open for several job positions. Kindly email your statement and current CV to [email protected] by 15 Sept
    • Marketing Manager – Full time
    • Student Recruitment Manager – Full time
    • Academic Program Officer – Consultant
  • Prospera is seeking an Economist (Public Financial Management) to assist the Government of Indonesia (GOI) counterparts to develop and improve fiscal policies and strategies. Submit your application here latest by 13 Sept.
  • Nominations for the 2024 Australia-Indonesia Institute Awards are OPEN 😎 know someone who deserves the recognition of doing such great work in the Aus-Indo space? Nominate now here by 20 September.
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Bandung (July 2024) and Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • Macquarie University is now open 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
  • 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 a talent pool 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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AIYA Links: 10 June

Kedutaan Besar Australia di Indonesia meluncurkan fase terbaru kemitraan
pendidikan bertajuk INOVASI (Inovasi untuk Anak Sekolah Indonesia)
bersama pemangku kepentingan Indonesia untuk mendukung
pembelajaran di sekolah dasar dan madrasah
(ANTARA News)

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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!
    • AIYA NTT Movie Club on 8 June at 4pm at Lagoom Cafe and on Zoom here (hybrid).
    • AIYA SulSel LX on 9 June at 10am WITA at Rotterdam Fort.
    • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • AIYA ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • Join AIYA QLD for an exciting Networking 101 Workshop on 13 June, 5.30-7.30pm AEST @Sendok Garpu Indonesian Restaurant. Learn the art of networking from industry experts and discover how to create meaningful connections for personal and professional growth. Grab your ticket here
  • AIYA JaBar is hosting a fun and engaging ‘cooking class’ on 23 June, 1pm WIB, @Bandung Creative Hub. You will learn to make Telor Gulung and ANZAC Biscuits while connecting with fellow AIYA members and cooking enthusiasts. Register your enthusiasm here 
  • Join AIYEP 2024 (Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program) Information 2nd Session on 12 June at 6pm AEST virtually by zoom. Register now.
  • The Australian National University’s Indonesia Project, with support from ANU Department of Political and Social Change is helding the ‘Indonesia Update conference’ on 13 – 14 Sep at Coombs Lecture Theater. The 2024 Indonesia Update Conference will take a broad view of Jokowi’s legacy. Take a look for detail here and register here to attend either in person or here virtually by zoom
  • AIBC 2024 National Conference is helding on 11-13 Nov at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, NSW. Registrations are now open. Click here.
  • Sebagai bagian dari perayaan 75 tahun hubungan diplomatik Australia-Indonesia, Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) 2024 akan hadir di sepuluh kota – Jakarta, Mataram, Bandung, Surabaya, Manado, Makassar, Padang, Samarinda, Balikpapan, dan Yogyakarta. Bergabunglah bersama kami mulai tanggal 31 Mei hingga 23 Juni untuk menyaksikan film-film terbaik dari Australia dan Indonesia. Untuk info lebih lanjut mengenai FSAI 2024 dan cara memesan tiket untuk pemutaran film, klik di sini. Gratis!
  • 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. 
  • 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. Join AIYEP information session on 12 June at 3pm Jakarta here.
  • Trade and Investment Queensland is hiring for Principal Business Development Manager who is reporting to the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner Indonesia. Apply here by 20 June
  • Monash University Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP) is pleased to announce the opening of the June 2024 scholarship round. This program offers an incredible opportunity for talented students to pursue their PhD studies with Monash University, Indonesia. The scholarships cover PhD tuition fees, project-related costs, and provide an annual living stipend of AUD $10,632. Take a look the detail here and apply by 30 June.
  • ANU Visiting Fellows Program 2024-25 is now open from 1 May until 30 June 2024. The program provides support for a period of 4 weeks. The program aims to assist Indonesian academics with a PhD or equivalent, to visit Australia for scholarly work. Explore the details here and submit your application before 30 June.
  • Murdoch University is proudly offering the 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. Submit your application here by 31 July. 
  • Macquarie University is now open 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. 
  • Submissions for the 9th ReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Festival is open! The theme for the 2024 competition is KEBERAGAMAN/DIVERSITY. Submissions open in FilmFreeway here 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.
  • SKALA (Sinergi & Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia-Indonesia) is open opportunities:
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 a talent pool 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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AIYA Links: 6 May

This Indonesian national dish had a brief claim to fame in Aussie culture. Nasi goreng might be a deeply loved dish throughout Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, but it has earned a place in Australia’s pop-cultural history, too. (Sydney Morning Herald)

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Events

  • 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 SA – Late Night Nongkrong. Sat 18 May 8:30pm ACST at Abang Abang, 230 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000. Keep an eye on their social media for more information.
  • 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 8th! 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!
  • AIYA VIC is proud to be collaborating with PPIA Victoria to host a Gamelan and Wayang workshop this Saturday (11/04) at 6pm as part of its joint IKAN 2024 partnership 🧐. This workshop will be facilitated by the renown Melbourne Community at Melba Hall, University of Melbourne, Parkville. If you’re interested in music 🎶, playing Gamelan, or learning more about a quintessential part of Indonesian culture, then this is the event for you 🤓! Snacks will be provided and participants will receive a goodie bag! 😍 You can buy tickets now for $16, or buy 2 tickets $25. Register here
  • ANU Book Launch: She Wanted to be a Beauty Queen. She Wanted to be a Beauty Queen is the first-ever anthology of modern Javanese fiction in English translation. The stories range over issues of ethnic identity, male-female relationships, religious faith, status and face, making money, and how ‘Java’ sees the dominating reality of ‘Indonesia.’ Date: Wed, 8 May 2024, 4 – 5:30pm, Coombs Tea Room, HC Coombs Building 9 Fellows Rd, ANU
  • 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.
  • 16albermarle and Delmar Gallery are pleased to announce a major exhibition across each venues -“On Tradition Contemporary art from Indonesia” curated by Elly Kent and commencing on 4 May until 29 June 2024 at 16albermarle Auburn NSW // Please join us for the opening reception & artist floor talks at 3 PM where artists Dewie Bukit, Dias Prabu will engage the talk and Australian/Indonesian artist Jumaadi will officiate the inauguration.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) – AIYA members are invited to apply to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, on behalf of AIYA. Please note it is self-funded. Applications due 10 May 2024. Apply Here.
  • AIMEP (Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program) is calling for applications! Calling all emerging Muslim community leaders, activists, and changemakers from Australia and Indonesia! This is your opportunity to engage in rich dialogue and build meaningful networks with fellow emerging leaders and changemakers from Australia and Indonesia. Applications close on 13 May. Apply here.
  • 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. Apply before 15 May and join the information session here.
  • Indonesian Language Holiday Program. Our 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
  • Monash University Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP). PhD Scholarship Overview. Scholarship Duration: 3.5 years. Scholarship Value: 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
  • 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.
  • Macquaire University is now open 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) is having few opportunities:
    • 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 study grants:
    • Visiting Fellows Programs 2024 will open shortly to assist Indonesian academics to visit Australia for scholarly work. Stay tuned 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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