AIYA apologises and takes full responsibility for the use of AI in the 6 October issue of Links. While the AI use was intended to enhance image quality, we understand that feeding someone’s image into an AI without their consent constitutes a breach of privacy, and can assure those affected that this will not occur again. Contained in this week’s edition is the original photo of those who recently represented AIYA at the ASEAN for the People Conference. Should you have any concerns please email [email protected]

In The News

On The Blog

  • People and Culture team have officially launched AIYA Volunteers of the Month Program! This initiative will allow AIYA volunteers to anonymously nominate a fellow volunteer who truly embodies our mission to Connect, Inform, Inspire. AIYA Volunteers, kindly check your email for the link.
  • 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

  • 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!
  • Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with AIYA ACT and ANUISA every Monday, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.
  • AIYA QLD – Networking Night!. 📅 Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025, 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM AEST, 📍 Venue: Naldham House, 33 Felix St, Brisbane City QLD 4000. Grab your ticket here.
  • AIYA SA – The Adelaide screening of ReelOzInd! 2025. 📍 UNION CINEMA, Lvl 5 Union House, Adelaide Uni. (Above Unibar and the Cloisters, 5 min walk from Schulz Backstage Cafe), 🕕6PM, 📅Last Friday of every month (October 31st). More info here.
  • AIYA SA – November Indonesian Cultural Night. 28 November 2025 at 5:00 pm, Schulz Backstage Cafe, Schulz Building, Adelaide University (near Scott Theatre). More info here.
  • IndoFest 2025 -South Australia’s largest Indonesian Festival. 📅 Sunday, 9 November 2025
    📍 UniAdelaide Cloisters. More details could be found here.

Tune In

  • SBS Audio, a podcast in Indonesian from SBS Audio covering recent news in both Australia and Indonesia. Listen here to know more.
  • Discover Australia recent news with Pat Panetta in here.

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.

  • Ingin menginspirasi generasi pelajar Australia berikutnya untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang Indonesia? Jadilah seorang Program Duta Belajar Bahasa Indonesia (ILLA). Para pelajar Indonesia yang sedang belajar di Australia, termasuk penerima beasiswa AAS, Aus4ASEAN, dan ACIAR diundang untuk mendaftar program ini. Daftar secepatnya disini sebelum 26 Okt 2025.
  • The House Standing Committee on Education – Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. The Committee is seeking written submissions, providing recommendations in response to the inquiry terms of reference by Friday, 7 November 2025. More info here.
  • The Global Scholars Club is a new community helping underrepresented young people access international opportunities by sharing real stories, free resources, and practical insights from past scholars. We publish reflections and guides on our Substack – you can check it out here. 
    The founder, Billy Blackett, is particularly passionate about Indonesia, having participated in the Australian Indonesian Youth Exchange Program. He shares regular updates on opportunities and reflections via LinkedIn, and is always happy to field questions or provide application support as a Rhodes Scholar and alumnus of NCP and AIYEP. Connect with Billy for more insight!
  • 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 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.
  • 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.