Red Nose Foundation (RNF) empowers underprivileged children in Jakarta, Indonesia, to build confidence, resilience and responsibility through circus arts.  In July 2026, selected students have the incredible opportunity to represent Indonesia at an international festival in Morocco — building lifelong intercultural friendships and self-belief along the way. Your support will be the reason the RNF troupe get to experience the world beyond their circumstances. Even a small contribution can help make this journey possible. ❤️ Donate the price of one coffee today to help these young performers overcome barriers and chase their dreams. 

In the News:

Events:

  • KOSAN is back! KOSAN (Kuis dan Obrol Santai AIYA) is AIYA’s interactive online platform that brings members across Australia and Indonesia together through light quizzes and casual discussions. Please check your respective chapters for this event!
  • AIYA ACT – 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.
  • 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 – evert Thursday at 6.30pm 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.

In 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 or click here for the nomination!
  • In a recent AIYA blog post, we highlight an often-overlooked detail in scholarship preparation: your profile photo. Mentari Rahman, SEO Outreach Specialist at Canva, explores how a clean, professional image can strengthen your overall application and reinforce the impression you’ve built through your essays and achievements. She also shares practical tips on what scholarship committees typically expect, along with a quick guide to creating a polished photo using simple, accessible tools. Click here to read the full article!I’m a new paragraph block.
  • At first glance, lamington and klepon could easily be mistaken for desserts from the same culinary tradition. Both are small, both are sweet, and both are generously coated in white grated coconut. Yet one is a beloved Australian cake, while the other is a traditional Indonesian kue. So what’s the difference? find out more with our Blog Editor Benetta Aditami about the same but difference culinary world of sweet snack in Separated by Seas, United by Coconut: The Story behind Lamington and Klepon
  • The Indonesian government officially began restricting children under 16 from having social media accounts on March 28, 2026. The policy is intended to protect young users from potential harms and promote digital well-being. However, if this measure is introduced in the name of children’s well-being, a more fundamental question arises: what does digital well-being actually mean for children and teenagers today? Jyoti Putri, our Blog Editor, shares her thoughts here.

Tune In:

  • Darlina Firstama adalah salah satu anggota dari grup tari Kala Nritya yang berjumlah lima perempuan itu. Mereka menarikan tari Jaipongan dari daerah Sunda namun tidak berarti grup tersebut tidak membawakan tarian dari daerah-daerah lain. Apa tadinya yang membuat Darlina tertarik untuk menari? Dengarkan pengalaman Darlina di SBS Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Job hunting has changed, but for many people, even a strong CV is no longer enough. For students and migrants navigating the job market, the challenge is even more complex — figuring out how to stand out in a system that often feels unfamiliar. Tune in to listen Nicholas Alexander Sugianto experience in navigating the job market: From Finance Student to Jobsuit AI Co-Founder by Perantau Podcast.

Opportunities:

AIYA is now in 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.

  • Each year Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth each year brings selected young Indonesians to work as
    language assistants in Western Australian public schools. Language Assistants must be recent
    graduates in the area of education with an English or Indonesian language focus. If you are Indonesian and living in Indonesia this may be an opportunity for you. Click here for more information.
  • Gamelan DanAnda -a Balinese gamelan community orchestra and arts organisation- is recruiting a volunteer Treasurer. The ideal candidate will be someone passionate about traditional multicultural arts practice with a strong financial management/governance background. Click here for more information.
  •  Batas waktu pendaftaran Beasiswa Garuda Australia Awards diperpanjang hingga 31 Mei 2026! Apabila kamu sedang menyelesaikan dokumen, mempersiapkan tes bahasa Inggris, atau baru memulai pendaftaran, manfaatkan perpanjangan ini untuk menyempurnakan aplikasimu. Temukan informasi lebih lanjut disini!
  • The Commissary of the Australian Embassy Indonesia Jakarta is looking for Finance Officer. Deadline 24 May 2026 at 11.30 pm (Jakarta Time). Click here for more information.
  • Join Monash Indonesian Holiday Program! This two days of activities dedicated to enhancing Indonesian language skills and providing immersive experience in Indonesian culture. Dates and times: July 2 and 3, 2026, 9.30am – 3.30 pm. Location: Rooms 303 and 304, Monash Learning and Teaching Building (adjacent to the Bus Loop), Monash Clayton Campus. Click here for more information!
  • 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.