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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