The Australia–Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) is proud to share that we have officially received a grant from the Australia–Indonesia Institute (AII) for this year’s cycle. This prestigious support directly aligns with our core mission: fostering closer ties between our two nations through youth diplomacy. With this grant, AIYA will actively champion the revitalisation of Indonesian language education across Australia and continue creating meaningful spaces for young people to connect, inform, and inspire. [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade]

In the News:

  • Talenta Muda Indonesia Tembus Semifinal Australian Open 2026 – Talenta-talenta muda bulu tangkis Indonesia kembali mendapat kesempatan menunjukkan kapasitasnya di panggung internasional. Penampilan mereka menjadi cerminan dari proses pembinaan berkelanjutan yang dijalankan Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia (PBSI) dengan dukungan penuh PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk atau BNI. [Kontan.co.id]
  • Indonesia, Australia strengthen research, higher education cooperation – Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto received a courtesy visit from an Australian delegation to strengthen strategic partnerships in research and higher education in support of sustainable development. [Antara News]
  • Australia spoils Turkey’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory – Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. [NBC News]
  • The long wait for permanency in Australia’s shrinking humanitarian program – Al Hattab and her wounded brother, Mohammed, survived the journey out — a $10,000 passage through Rafah into Egypt, brokered by her sister, already safe in Australia. They reached Perth in 2024. But most of the relatives her sister had applied to bring to Australia — including their father and younger brothers — never made it out. [SBS News]
  • Australia ‘relies on immigration’ and restricting numbers could backfire, government warns – Immigration minister Tony Burke said immigration and housing numbers were out of balance with each other but dramatic cuts to intake numbers were not the solution. Appearing on Sky News on Sunday ahead of the release of net overseas migration numbers on Thursday, Burke said the government has decreased net migration by 45 per cent. [SBS News]
  • Indonesia’s Middle Class Faces Biggest Hit From Pertamax Fuel Price Hike – ndonesia’s Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) assesses that the main impact of the rise in Pertamax fuel prices does not stem from inflationary pressure, but on the purchasing power of the people. The main impact will hit hard on the middle class, who are the main users of this type of fuel. [Tempo.co]
  • Jakarta Denies Banning Student Protest at HI Roundabout – The spokesperson for the Jakarta Governor, Cyril Raoul Hakim, or Chico Hakim, has cleared the air regarding reports that the government banned demonstrations at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout on Friday, June 12, 2026. On that afternoon, hundreds of students intending to rally at Bundaran HI found themselves blocked by joint personnel from the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), forcing them to relocate their protest to the front of the Parliament Building. [Tempo.co]

Events:

  • NAILA 2026 is now open for submission! Ready to put your Indonesian language skills to the test? Join the competition, showcase your talent, and compete for exciting prizes! Deadline: 30 July 2026. Register yourself 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.
    • NSW – every Thursday at 6.30pm, Darling Square.
    • 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:

  • Sebelum berpartisipasi dalam Festival Sate & Reog di Melbourne bersama desainer Indonesia lainnya, Alia Siregar juga mengikuti Roadshow yang difasilitasi oleh IMFWM PERWIRA di Canberra dan Sydney. Apa ciri khas desain Alia? Juga bagaimana tanggapan masyarakat Australia terhadap pakaian-pakaiannya? Apakah ia berhasil menembus pasar Australia setelah empat tahun mengikuti IMFWM (Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne)? Alia Siregar menjelaskan semua itu dan hal-hal terkait lainnya dalam wawancaranya dengan SBS Indonesian.
  • Perayaan Indonesian Night Market 2026 di Sydney akan kembali digelar di kampus UNSW pada 12 Juni 2026 oleh PPIA UNSW. SBS Indonesian berbincang dengan Valeri Himawan, selaku Project Manager Creative and Leo, Project Managar Technical mengenai penyelenggaraan acara tersebut. Dengarkan lebih lanjut cerita lengkapnya di sini.

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.

  • Applications is now open for Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program 2026 (AIMEP). AIMEP is an intensive program of intercultural and interreligious exchange that brings together Muslim changemakers, community activists and emerging leaders from across Indonesia and Australia. Applications open from 25 May–21 June 2026. Click here for further information of the program.
  • Acicis Jakarta and Yogyakarta Offices is looking a talented Tours Program Assistant! Deadline: Sunday, 21 June 2026. For more information click here.
  • Family Planning Australia (FPA) is looking an international education officer! If you are solution orientated, proactive and adaptable Education officer, check this opportunity asap! Deadline 24 June 2026. Click here for more info!
  • 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.
  • 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.