Links 24 March
In the News
- Muslim educators fear holding NAPLAN during Ramadan will disadvantage students – The decision to hold crucial exams during one of the most sacred periods in the Islamic calendar will put young Muslims “at a clear disadvantage” and undermine “the principles of equity, inclusion, and fairness”, a leading educator says.
- Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy wins historic silver at World Athletics Indoor Championships – Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy has claimed a historic silver medal in the men’s 60 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships after being pipped for gold in a blistering finish in Nanjing, China.
- Flights to Bali resume after volcanic eruption grounded planes – Several flights in and out of Bali were disrupted following a volcanic eruption in Indonesia on Friday morning, before resuming in the evening as conditions approved. Lewotobi, a twin volcano located in the south-eastern area of the island of Flores, began spewing ash late on Thursday, local time.
- Indonesian, Australian FMs agree to optimize strategic partnership – Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in priority sectors, under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- University of Indonesia Climbs to 4th in Southeast Asia Rankings – The University of Indonesia (UI) has further improved its standing among universities in Southeast Asia, Asia, and globally, according to the EduRank 2025 rankings. This year, UI is ranked 4th best in Southeast Asia, 70th in Asia, and 460th in the world.
- UI Law Students Petition Constitutional Court for Judicial Review of TNI Law – Seven University of Indonesia (UI) Law students filed a judicial review regarding the revision of Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law) to the Constitutional Court. The petitioners’ attorney, Abu Rizal Biladina, stated that the lawsuit was filed due to the unconstitutional formation process.
- The future of Indonesia’s green industrial policy – Indonesia’s green industrial policy has focused on increasing the value of raw critical minerals through onshore processing and building a domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry. It appears to have worked, in a limited sense. The country now produces much of the world’s mined and refined nickel and has become a major destination for global EV supply chains.
Tune In
- Climate Change is well-recognised as a massive challenge facing society today. It is clear that the political, economic and social consequences of climate change will not be felt equally, not only globally but also across Indonesia. (Talking Indonesia)
- Join Billy Adison Aditijanto and sit down with overseas Indonesians and the Indonesian diaspora to explore what it means to be, well, Indonesians. From international students to first-generation migrants, Indonesian academics to industry players, The Perantau Podcast dives into cross-cultural experiences, diaspora insights, Indonesian culture abroad, and the global Indonesian community. (The Perantau Podcast)
- 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
Opportunities
- 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
- 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.