Tunjukkan Berbagai Potensi Karier, Indonesia Fair Dorong Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia untuk Murid Australia – Indonesia Fair adalah inisiatif dari Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) yang bertujuan untuk mendorong pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di Australia. Para murid mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia diharapkan dapat melihat nilai lebih dari belajar bahasa Indonesia melalui acara ini. [SBS Bahasa Indonesia]

In the News:

  • Australia is committed to deepening its relationship with Indonesia in the field of education through the Transnational Education (TNE) Connect program – “TNE Connect is built on the strong relationships that have been established with three Australian universities that have operated branch campuses in Indonesia and more than 25,000 Indonesian citizens who pursued education in Australia last year,” said Charge d’Affaires Gita Kamath in a press statement issued by the Australian Embassy on Monday, May 25, 2026. [Tempo English]
  • Mirip Indonesia, Ini Cara Roblox di Australia Lindungi Anak dari Predator Seks – Roblox di Indonesia mematikan fitur chat demi melindungi pengguna anak. Roblox di Australia memakai cara yang serupa. Di Indonesia, ada aturan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 17 Tahun 2025 tentang Tata Kelola Penyelenggaraan Sistem Elektronik dalam Perlindungan Anak (PP Tunas). Dengan aturan ini semua platform mesti patuh untuk membuat ruang digital yang lebih aman untuk anak di bawah 16 tahun. [Detikinet]
  • Australia faces ‘biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades – Australia is likely facing its “biggest diphtheria outbreak” in decades, the country’s health minister has warned, as an investigation continues into a possible death. While a vaccine for diphtheria exists, booster vaccinations are needed among adults for continued immunity. [News Sky]
  • Beda Nasib Pers Australia-Indonesia – Australia dan Indonesia sama-sama menghadapi tekanan dalam upaya melindungi jurnalisme, termasuk tekanan dari Amerika Serikat. Bedanya, Australia gigih mencari jalan untuk mempertahankan pers berkualitas. Adapun Indonesia justru terancam melemahkan aturan yang telah dibuatnya sendiri. [Kompas.id]
  • X Didenda karena Langgar UU Perlindungan Anak Australia – Pada Kamis (21/05/2026), Pengadilan Federal menjatuhkan denda sebesar 650.000 dolar Australia, atau sekitar 460.000 dolar AS, kepada X. Perusahaan tersebut mengakui telah gagal mematuhi Undang-Undang Keamanan Daring dan telah menyetujui hukuman tersebut. [NHK World]
  • Australia’s News Cuts in the Pacific: A Missed Opportunity – Nearly 80% of Pacific islanders trust the ABC. That single number reveals just how much is at stake as Australia keeps cutting funding for its international news services across the Indo-Pacific. [News4me]
  • Low Earth Orbit satellites: Closing the Indo-Pacific digital divide – Low Earth Orbit satellite technology can help close Indo-Pacific connectivity gaps, but prohibitive costs mean the technology’s value lies in applications that target remote communities, disaster resilience, and high-value niche uses. [Lowy Institute]
  • Indonesia Current Account Deficit Widens to $4 Billion as Export Boom Cools –  Indonesia’s current account deficit widened sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as a softening global economy took a heavy toll on the Southeast Asian nation’s export engine. The trade-dependent economy faces renewed pressure as its vital buffers erode under the weight of shifting global capital and cooling commodity markets. [Investortrust]
  • Immigration eases return of 9 Indonesians detained by Israel – he Directorate General of Immigration assisted in the repatriation of nine Indonesian volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 who had been detained by Israeli authorities by providing a special immigration clearance lane. Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said on Monday that he personally monitored the immigration clearance process for the returning Indonesians at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Banten. [Antara News]
  • Indonesian govt stresses collaboration to protect children online – Indonesia’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection stressed the importance of cross-sector collaboration to protect children in the digital space. [Antara News]
  • Australia becomes the ‘world’s third-largest utility-scale battery storage market’ – Australia has emerged as the world’s third-largest utility-scale battery energy storage market, with 4.3GW of large-scale battery storage systems reaching financial close in 2025. This is according to the ‘Clean Energy Australia Report 2026’, published by the Clean Energy Council (CEC), a trade association. [Energy Storage]

Events:

  • AUSTRALIA–INDONESIA YOUTH WORKSHOP on Digital Literacy and Countering Online Radicalisation. Join AIYA Chapter ACT for an interactive youth workshop to discuss how young people can respond to the growing challenges of online radicalisation and misinformation in the digital era. 🗓 Thursday, 4 June 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (incl. lunch) 📍 ANU Canberra. Limited seats! Click here for registration
  • AIYA Chapter Bali is inviting you to an exciting game of Volleyball on the beach! 🌴🌞 Prepare your sunscreen and spirit because things are about to get hot! 🔥🏐 🗺️ Pantai Segara Ayu, Bali 🕓 16.00 WITA 🗓️ May 30th, 2026. Free entry for AIYA Member and 25k for non-AIYA member. Register yourself here.
  • The Aussie Scholar Journey! Join AIYA Chapter Jawa Timur to take one step closer to your international dream with Tips and Trick Study Abroad in Australia. This event will feature AAS application guidance, IELTS writing preparation, and a competitive writing experience designed for future global scholars. Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026. Place: Gedung Pascasarjana, UNAIR Kampus B. Time: 08.45 – 12.00 WIB. Register yourself here.
  • AIYA Victoria Presents: Career Mentoring Event! Get a direct interactive insights from our range of mentors on career journeys, working in Australia, and industry skills! Save the date: Thursday, 28 may 2026 @5PM-6.30PM (AEST). Sign up in here!
  • Join AIYA Chapter Yogyakarta in AIYA Sounds Java! Immerse yourself in an evening of gamelan, Javanese language, cross cultural exchange and fun little moments with people who are just as curious as you are. Save the date: 06 June 2026, 15.00-17.00 WIB, at Balai Budaya Minomartani. For more info click here!
  • 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 at 6-7pm, Kathleen Syme Library–Activity Room 2. Topic on 27 May: Wonders of Indonesia
    • NSW – every Thursday at 6.30pm, Darling Square. Topic on 28 May: Food and Celebration
    • WA – June 04 at 6.30PM
  • 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.

Tune In:

  • Film dokumenter drama ’12 Mile: Guiding the Archipelago’ diputar di Universitas Melbourne pada 19 Mei 2026. Lebih dari sekadar mengenang perjuangan Profesor Mochtar Kusumaatmadja, film ini menyimpan pesan bahwa tantangan terbesar Indonesia justru baru dimulai setelah kemenangan diplomasi selama seperempat abad. Dengarkan liputan selengkapnya di SBS Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Apa sih rasanya jadi aktris Indonesia dan hidup di MelbourneSekar Sari adalah seorang pemeran film, penari, dan peneliti asal Yogyakarta yang pertama dikenal lewat perannya di film 2014, Siti. Perjalanannya kemudian membawanya keluar dari Indonesia — ke berbagai panggung internasional, hingga akhirnya menetap di Melbourne untuk melanjutkan riset dan praktik seninya. Dengar lebih lanjut dalam episode terbaru 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.

  • The National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) is seeking passionate individuals for several open positions. If you have a passion for fostering Australia-Indonesia relations through language promotion and volunteer work, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Discover more information here.
  • Are you a university student passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, and the Australia–Indonesia relationship? CAUSINDY 2026 invites you to join an interactive session exploring ideas and challenges surrounding the Just Energy Transition (JET). Connect with fellow students and emerging leaders from Australia and Indonesia to collaborate, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026 at Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia Bandung. For more information click here.
  • Griffith University is looking for a full-time Administration Officer. Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 2 June 2026. Click here for more information.
  • The University of Western Australia is looking for a part-time Digitisation Officer. If you have experience working with digitisation equipment, processes and digital file management, this opportunity might be for you. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 1 June 2026. For more information, click here.
  • 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!
  • 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.