Are Indonesians really not interested in reading?
By Lukman Solihin, Research and Development Agency of Indonesian Education and Culture Ministry It was a sunny day at a public elementary school in a rural area near Yogyakarta. Students […]
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How can Indonesia win against plastic pollution?
Thomas Wright, The University of Queensland Four of Indonesia’s rivers rank among the 20 most polluted in the world in terms of mismanaged plastic waste measured in metric tons. This […]
AIYEP applications 2017/18 are open!
AFS Intercultural Programs and the Australia Indonesia Institute are proud to announce that applications are now open for the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) 2017/2018. This core program within […]
Messages of youth empowerment and inspiration at AIYA Victoria ‘Basa Basi’ event
For today’s youth, the challenges connected to the Australia-Indonesia relationship are plenty. How best to confront these obstacles imposed by sometimes rocky governmental relations? Luckily, AIYA Victoria recieved valuable input […]
TemuLawak: PPIA Victoria celebrates Indonesian independence with comedy musical ‘Oh! Batavia’
Seventy-two years of Indonesian Independence were celebrated on stage before a sold-out audience at Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne in late August. A queue totalling more than 800 was seen outside […]
Cabang AIYA baru diluncurkan di Indonesia!
Dengar yuk! Sudah ditambah satu cabang lagi dari AIYA, namanya AIYA Eastern Indonesia. Sekarang cabang AIYA di Nusa Tenggara Timor (AIYA NTT) sudah diganti nama menjadi AIYA Eastern Indonesia, dan […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Balinese dancer, teacher and arts enthusiast Jane Ahlstrand
AIYA member Jane Ahlstrand has a prolific record of Indonesia engagement. From performing and teaching Balinese dance to appearing on Indonesian television, she has been an avid advocate of cultural […]
Enjoying a fun Bali getaway? Head off the beaten track with gamelan jegog (JembARTan)
What is gamelan jegog? The instrument has been encouraging Australians to visit and experience more than just the common tourist attractions in Bali. Read on for more information from Jane […]
Indonesia Garudas Headed to Melbourne to Join 2017 AFL International Cup August 5-19
The Indonesia Garudas, a team of young Indonesian footballers from clubs, schools and orphanages across Indonesia, are heading to Melbourne to join the AFL International Cup from August 5-19 2017. […]
Celebrate 72 years of Indonesian independence with Temu Lawak
To celebrate the 72nd Independence Day of Indonesia in August, the Indonesian Students’ Association of Australia in Victoria (PPIA Victoria) has once again organised a comedy musical drama called Temu […]