Strength through trust, growth through cooperation: Indonesia, Australia on global stage Indonesia and Australia need to stay focused on the long-term foundations of growth: productivity, fiscal sustainability and resilience. (The Jakarta Post)

In the News

  • Indonesia and Australia’s shared regional futures The ties between Australia and Southeast Asia, and particularly Indonesia, are growing deeper and more strategic by the day. (The Jakarta Post)
  • Freedom of Information documents have revealed two Australian aid projects were affected by the Trump administration’s shutdown of USAID. DFAT sent USAID money for two projects, the FOI documents showed — one in Indonesia and another that was not revealed because the documents contained sensitive material. (ABC NEWS)
  • Powerful swells sweeping across Australia, Indonesia and the Pacific. Huge Southern Ocean swells generated by a series of cold fronts are bearing down on three of Australia’s coastlines, and parts of Indonesia and the Pacific. (WeatherZone)
  • As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: ‘Are the tourists coming here getting worse?’ Misbehaving Aussies long marred the Indonesian island but influx of expats and digital nomads has given rise to a thriving criminal underbelly (The Guardian)

On the Blog

  • AIYA Annual 2024 is here! Reflecting on 2024, 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 2024!
  • AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

  • IndOz is back this year at Brisbane City Hall on 21 August 2025!! IndOz is Australia’s largest Indonesia–Australia business conference and networking dinner, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, and professionals from both countries. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our vibrant bilateral relationship. Click here for more information!!
  • 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 ACT Gamelan Sedulur Monco invites you to gather at the Balai Budaya room at the Embassy of Indonesia in Yarralumla to attend a klenengan. 27th of July from 12pm-4pm at Balai Budaya Room Indonesian Embassy. Register here.
  • Join AIYA SA on the last Friday of every month for a vibrant and inclusive evening of Indonesian culture, right here in South Australia! FREE for AIYA SA and PPIA UoA members! 🎉Grab your ticket here
  • 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!
  • We have extended the deadline for AIYA Women’s Coordinator Recruitment. Apply until 17 July 2025!

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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.

  • Host an Indonesian delegate in Melbourne, connect across cultures. Oct 25 – Nov 19, Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program 2025 — Host Family Expression of Interest. As a host family, you’ll receive a $1,050 stipend to cover hosting costs, and full support from our AIYEP team. More info here.
  • DT Global is seeking for Executive Director ICGD Secretariat. The Executive Director will provide high-level  advice to the Indonesia Climate and Growth Dialogue (ICGD) and Prospera. Location: Jakarta. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 July 2025, 23:59 – Western Indonesia Time. More details here
  • Invitation to Participate in the Jakarta International Youth Program (JIYP) 2025. The Jakarta Capital City Government is inviting youth aged 18-30 from NSW to apply for the Jakarta International Youth Program (JIYP) 2025, which will be taking place from 4 to 9 August 2025. More info here
  • Royal Carribean Group is looking for Upholsterer (Indonesia), with 2-3 years of experience in upholstery making/furniture upholsterer. More information click  here.
  • The Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Advisor volunteer will work in Padang, Indonesia, starting 25 October 2025, to improve AAC teaching methods at Layanan Disabilitas & Pendidikan Inklusif (LDPI) by training teachers and parents and developing communication programs for children with disabilities. The six-month assignment focuses on introducing innovative AAC strategies and creating resources to enhance inclusive education. Click here for more information.
  • AIYEP 2025 Host Organisation Expression of Interest is now open. 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.
  • AIYEP 2025 – For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. 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.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. 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
  • 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.