Prabowo was sworn in with his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka. More than 30 leaders attended the inauguration, including British foreign minister David Lammy, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. (BBC)

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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 3pm WIB/ 7pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
  • 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8): Public Webinar will be held on 28 Oct at 1pm WIB. Join the event here.
  • AIYA ACT AGM will be held on 3 November at 4pm in person at The Deck, Chifley Library, Australian National University.
  • AIYA QLD AGM will be held on 11 November at 6pm via Google Meets. AIYA QLD is also opening Expression of Interest for Committee Position here. Please submit your application by 9pm 8 Nov 2024.
  • AIYA JOG will be organised on 16 Nov at 1-3pm WIB. Submit your Expression of Interest for executive positions here.
  • 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.
  • Youth Peace Summit 2024. Fri, 1 Nov. Join us for an empowering and thought-provoking day as we bring together leaders passionate about peace, dialogue, and conflict resolution. Time: 9 AM – 2 PM, Location: Glovers Cottages, 124-134 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000. More info here.
  • AIYA Jawa Barat is hosting an Indonesian tradition class: Digging Indonesian Culture with Listra UNPAR. Join the traditional music and dance class on 2 Nov at Universitas Parahyangan. Stay tuned.
  • 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 as a growth hub, contribute to promoting investments and expanding business and economic interaction with the global business community. Register here now.

Opportunities

  • IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is hosting a women-led SME Forum on Trade on 5 Nov at 9-5pm WIB (hybrid) at The Sultan Hotel. Register here.
  • Indonesia Council Open Conference 2025 “Indonesia Now: 80 Years of Independence” is calling for papers until 17 Nov. Submit your abstract here. The conference will be held on 7-10 July 2025 at the University of Melbourne.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check here.
    • Refugee and Humanitarian/Partner/Integrity Program Officer. Apply here by 31 Oct.
  • 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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