Indonesia has delivered 47,250 metric tons of urea to Australia, marking a milestone in bilateral fertilizer cooperation as both countries seek more resilient food-security and agricultural supply chains amid global market uncertainty. [ANTARA]

In the News:

  • Australia-Indonesia Institute grant outcomes. Australia and Indonesia share a close partnership and friendship, based on the Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security and our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Established in 1989, the AII aims to promote mutual understanding and drive deeper community engagement between Australia and Indonesia.[Minister for Foreign Affairs]
  • Australian woman faces jail time over alleged cannabis vape liquid in Indonesia [ABC News]
  • Australians could soon travel to Bali visa-free under a new holiday proposal. We could soon be back to booking spontaneous, visa-free trips to Bali for up to 30 days [TimeOut Australia]
  • 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]
  • Temuan Virus Flu Burung H5 di Australia Jadi Alarm bagi Indonesia. Pakar Genetika Ekologi IPB University, Prof. Ronny Rachman Noor, mengatakan kemunculan virus H5 di Australia patut menjadi perhatian karena negara tersebut memiliki industri unggas yang sangat besar. Australia memproduksi sekitar 1,3 juta ton daging ayam dan 6 miliar butir telur setiap tahun dengan nilai industri mencapai AUD 7 miliar. [TIMES ID]

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.
  • ANU Indonesia Project – We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 43rd Indonesia Update, ‘Islamic diversity in Indonesia’, to be held on 18-19 September 2026 at The Australian National University. More Info 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.

  • 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.