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Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo has announced the national capital will move from Jakarta, on the island of Java, to the province of East Kalimantan, on Borneo. Here’s everything you need to know!

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In the news

• Moving up the social ladder is a clear aspiration for many Indonesians. But what are the prospects for young Indonesians today, as they become better educated and stand to live longer? Learn about Indonesia’s social mobility on this week’s Talking Indonesia podcast. (Indonesia at Melbourne)
• Labor leader Anthony Albanese has called on the Morrison government to commission a white paper on Australia’s economic relationship with Indonesia, as parliaments in both nations move towards ratifying a free trade deal. (Sydney Morning Herald)
• Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, has told some retailers in Jakarta to remove food products with “palm oil-free” labels from their shops, a government official said, as it seeks to protect its key export. (Reuters)
• Indonesia aims to provide access to electricity to nearly all corners of the archipelago by the end of this year. In a video, Saifulbahri Ismail takes the viewer to Sumbawa, one of several eastern islands transformed by electricity. (Channel News Asia)
• A plan by the Indonesian government to recruit its first university heads from overseas by 2020 in order to improve research quality and boost the country’s performance in global university rankings, has provoked controversy among academics in the country. (University World News) 
• In the city of Bima on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia’s sprawling archipelago, the use of child jockeys in professional horse racing is part of a longstanding tradition. And the average age is dropping, with jockeys as young as 5 bestride a horse and most 10 or younger. (New York Times)

On the blog

• AIYA Queensland’s Malam Karier was a raging success! Read AIYA Qld member, Delphi’s wrap-up on the semangat of the event here!

Event

• Adelaide, 2 September – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB if you’re keen to join in.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – In its 16th year as SE Asia’s leading literary event, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (23 – 27 October) has announced its full lineup of over 180 authors, journalists, artists and activists from 30 countries, including Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch and Yotam Ottolenghi. See the main program – buy your tickets now! Also, there are just three days left (1 September) to enter Writing WA’s competition for a chance of winning a double pass and 5 nights’ accommodation for two people at this year’s festival! Full competition details are available here.
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art showcasing 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 6 – 7 September – Don’t miss out on ANU’s Annual ‘Indonesia Update’ titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’. It is free to attend (additional costs for meals). See the final program – register now!
• Darwin, 31 August – Darwin is hosting Warisan Budaya Festival! Journey to Goyder Square for several Indonesian cultural performances, traditional music and dance performances by overseas and local acts to keep the crowd delightfully entertained throughout the night. Follow the FB event here.
• Melbourne, 4 September – Join AIYA Victoria’s special screening of feature documentary  ‘Aceh: Beyond the Tsunami’ at the Indonesian Consulate. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with Ben Mortley, one of the film’s producers, as well as dinner! It’s $5 for AIYA members and $10 for non-members, with half of all proceeds going to UNICEF (cash only). Be sure to sign up via the FB event.
• Sydney, 30 August (TONIGHT) – Come join AIYA NSW and PPIA University of Sydney from 6pm as the finalists battle it out at the Bukalapak Case Competition Finals and Networking. Admission is free for AIYA and PPIA University of Sydney members. RSVP via the FB event.
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance! 
• Sydney, 9 September – The Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Project are co-hosting a half-day version of ANU’s Indonesia Update conference in Sydney from 9.15am. It’s a free event featuring top academics from ANU and Indonesia including Edward Aspinall, Burhanuddin Muhtadi and Eve Warburton, among others. See the agenda & sign up here.
• Sydney, 18 September – Don’t miss out on an exclusive screening of the remarkable fly-on-the-wall documentary ‘High Noon in Jakarta’, by award-winning Sydney filmmaker Curtis Levy. It’s an intimate portrayal of Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid during some of the most tumultuous times in his presidency. This is a free event. RSVP here.
• Sydney, 19 September – Organised by the Indonesian Embassy, Consulates and Trade Promotion Centre, this year’s annual Indonesia-Australia Business Summit is themed, “IACEPA: Capitalizing Partnership, Gaining Mutual Benefits” and consists of seminars featuring high-level Government Officials from Indonesia and Australia as well as notable private sectors. Speakers include NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Trade Minister Simon Birmingham. Register now for this full-day event!

Opportunities

• Join the AIYA NSW Committee 2019/20! They are currently seeking enthusiastic applicants to fill the positions of: Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer, Communications Team Member/s, Education Team Member/s, Sociocultural Team Members/s and Professional Programs Team Member/s. Applications close 8 September 2019. For position descriptions and to apply – click here.
• Applications for the National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) are now open! The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Environment’. Follow the website and FB page for more updates, including an information pack. Applications close 17 September – so ayo, get filming!
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! Applications close 30 August 2019. For more information and to apply, head to the online application form.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Senior Media Officer (full time, ongoing) based in Jakarta. The Senior Media Officer is a leadership position within the media team, responsible for providing strategic advice on how to engage journalists in Indonesia and carrying out key public affairs duties. Applications close 3 September 2019. Click here to apply.
• Monash University, Clayton is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Indonesian Studies (full-time position). Applications close 5 September 2019. Apply here.
• Got no summer plans yet? Applications are open for Learning Languages Locally: Indonesia! This is an incredible short exchange program (open to all ANU undergraduate students with elective space) that allows you to study in-country and learn Bahasa Indonesia. This ANU course is also New Colombo Plan funded with grants up to $3,000 available for those eligible. Learn more here – applications close 8 September 2019.
• The Australia-Indonesia Centre is hiring a PAIR Administrative Officer. The position is a full-time, 12-month contract based in Makassar, South Sulawesi. PAIR is an AIC initiative supported by the Australian Government, the Indonesian Government and 11 leading universities to advance the research linkages between the two countries. Applications close 10 September 2019 – Apply now!
• The Indo-Pacific and NCP the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in partnership with Asialink Business, are now recruiting 2019-20 NCP Alumni Ambassadors! Ambassadors will also get to participate in the Alumni Ambassador program. If you’re an NCP alumnus – apply now before 13 September!
• IndoAustay are running the next Adult Language Immersion Course in Bandung, 6 – 17 January, 2020. The two-week course is taught at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung and is a great way to learn more about Indonesian language and culture. Students stay with a local homestay family during the course. Applications close 2 October 2019. For more information, see the website or contact [email protected].
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 October (Domestic Students). Note – the deadline for international students has closed. Find out more here.
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• The Asia Centre’s 5th International Conference (to be held in Bangkok, July 2020) will focus on ‘Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. They are now accepting abstracts until 15 December 2019. Submit yours and/or register for the conference here.
• Pemberdayaan Perempuan Memerangi Kemiskinan (PPMK) is a microfinance organisation based in Yogyakarta that work to empower women to fight poverty. They also provide free English classes to children and are currently working to establish an English book library, so children can continue learning at home. They are seeking donations of new and secondhand English books. To coordinate any donations, contact PPMK on WhatsApp at +62 857-7610-7979 or at [email protected]. Learn more about PPMK’s work!
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. TIt is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Applications are now open for NAILA 2019! Check out our website for more information and how to apply. Applications close 17 September, so ayo, start filming!

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In the news

• Protests erupted across the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua this week after reports circulated that students from the region were harassed by the police and insulted with racist slurs in the East Java city of Surabaya. (The New York Times)
• On the northern coast of Java island, large parts of a village have sunk since the 1990s and more than 500 families have been forced to evacuate. As villagers plant mangroves and build sea defences, the drowned homes have become an eco-tourism destination, offering visitors a grim learning experience. (South China Morning Post)
• The Indonesian press continues to be constrained by regulations and acts of violence, according to Abdul Manan, chairperson of the Alliance of Independent Journalists. (VOA news)
• Jakarta has a population of 10 million and is rapidly sinking. The Indonesian Government announced plans to relocate the country’s capital to the island of Borneo, but will it improve living and environmental conditions? (University of Sydney)
• Indonesian schools have failed to recognise students’ interest and talents, scholars said in a discussion on education last week. Schools and campuses have also restricted students from freely exploring various thoughts and views, limiting their academic freedom. (The Conversation)

On the blog

• Member Spotlight – It’s that time again to learn more about the lives of those behind AIYA. This week, let’s meet AIYA National President, Clarice Campbell!

Event

• Adelaide, 26 August – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB if you’re keen to join in.
• Brisbane, 23 – 24 August (TODAY) – Don’t miss out on ‘Indoz Festival 2019’ – the biggest Indonesian cultural event in Queensland at King George Square & Brisbane City Hall. See the FB event here.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – For its 16th year as Southeast Asia’s leading literary event, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (23 – 27 October) has announced its full lineup of over 180 authors, journalists, artists and activists from 30 countries, including Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch, Lala Bohang, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andreas Harsono, and Behrouz Boochani. See the main program – buy your tickets now! @ubudwritersfest | #UWRF19
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art showcasing 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 24 August – Join AIYA ACT for an Indonesian Cooking Night! Come learn how to make Sulawesi cuisine – specifically Makr Pepes and Martabak Bandung (vegetarian options available). No cooking experience required. More information and to register, click here.
• Canberra, 27 August – Missing out on AIYA ACT’s Indonesian Cooking event? The ANU Cooking Club is also hosting an Indonesian cooking event – making satay and coconut rice next Tuesday. Check the link for more information.
• Canberra, 6 – 7 September – Don’t miss out on ANU’s Annual ‘Indonesia Update’ titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’. It is free to attend (additional costs for meals). The final program is available and the registration is now open.
• Darwin, 31 August – Darwin is hosting Warisan Budaya Festival! Journey to Goyder Square for several Indonesian cultural performances, traditional music and dance performances by overseas and local acts to keep the crowd delightfully entertained throughout the night. Follow the FB event here.
• Makassar, 24 – 25 August – Want to know more about AIYA East Indo? Come along to their ‘Pesta Komunitas Makassar 2019’ at Fort Rotterdam. For more information, follow their Instagram.
• Melbourne, 23 (TONIGHT) & 25 August – AIYA Victoria invite you to attend the AFL (Australian Football League), with AIYA’s Vice President have complimentary tickets to a series of upcoming games at the MCG. Registrations are limited so get in while you can! See the event page for the next matches (23 and 25 August).
• Melbourne, 28 August – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Melbourne, 4 September – Join AIYA Victoria’s special screening of feature documentary  ‘Aceh: Beyond the Tsunami’ at the Indonesian Consulate. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with Ben Mortley, one of the film’s producers, as well as dinner! It’s $5 for AIYA members and $10 for non-members, with half of all proceeds going to UNICEF (cash only). Be sure to sign up via the FB event.
• Perth, 29 August – AIYA WA Language Exchange is BACK from 6.15 PM at Old Shanghai Northbridge. It’s a FREE event. See the FB event for more information. Ayo! Nongkrong bareng dong!
• Sydney, 23 August (TONIGHT) – AIYA NSW will be holding its 2019 AGM, 6 – 8pm at the University of Sydney. If you’re an AIYA member please come and vote. Apply for an executive role here. See the FB event for more info.
• Sydney, 24 August – Milli and Mamet film comes to Sydney! Playing at the Hoyts Sydney Entertainment Quarter. Book your tickets now!
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance! 
• Sydney, 9 September – The Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Project are co-hosting a half-day version of ANU’s Indonesia Update conference in Sydney from 9.15am. It’s a free event featuring top academics from ANU and Indonesia including Edward Aspinall, Burhanuddin Muhtadi and Eve Warburton, among others. See the agenda & sign up here.

Opportunities

NAILA 2019: Categories & Prizes

• Applications for the National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) are now open! The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Environment’. Follow the website & FB page for more updates, including an information pack. Applications close 17 September – so ayo, get filming!
• The all-important process for ratification of IA-CEPA by the Australian Parliament is underway, with Australia’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) currently calling for public submissions prior to making its recommendations. This is a critical step towards IA-CEPA entering into force, and one which AIBC is fully supporting, through its own submission and broad advocacy. Submissions close today, with details and lodgement instructions found here.
• Application for the ACICIS Public Health Study Tour running in Nov-Dec 2019 close 25 August! Spend two weeks in Indonesia. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Are you a scholar of Southeast Asia? Would you like to better integrate human rights into your research and teaching practices? Join the University of Sydney’s Tim Soutphommasane for a one-day workshop (2 Sept) on mainstreaming human rights into your teaching and research on SE Asia. Travel grants available for eligible candidates. Places capped at 40 – apply now! Applications close 26 August 2019.
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education (with little teaching experience) and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! For more information and to apply, head to the online application form. Applications close 30 August 2019.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Senior Media Officer (full time, ongoing) based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Senior Media Officer is a leadership position within the media team, responsible for providing strategic advice on how to engage journalists in Indonesia and carrying out key public affairs duties. Click here to apply. Applications close 3 September 2019.
• Got no summer plans yet? Applications are now open for Learning Languages Locally: Indonesia! This is an incredible short exchange program (open to all ANU undergraduate students with elective space) that allows you to study in-country and learn Bahasa Indonesia. This ANU course is also New Colombo Plan funded with grants up to $3,000 available for those eligible. Learn more here – applications close 8 September 2019.
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 October (Domestic Students), the deadline for international students has closed. Find out more here!
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• IndoAustay are running the next Adult Language Immersion Course in Bandung, 6 – 17 January, 2020. The two-week course is taught at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung and is a great way to learn more about Indonesian language and culture. Students stay with a local homestay family during the course. Applications close 2 October 2019. For more information, see the website or contact [email protected].
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• The Asia Centre’s 5th International Conference (to be held in Bangkok, July 2020) will focus on ‘Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. They are now accepting abstracts until 15 December 2019. Submit yours and/or register for the conference here.
• Pemberdayaan Perempuan Memerangi Kemiskinan (PPMK) is a microfinance organisation based in Yogyakarta that work to empower women to fight poverty. They also provide free English classes to children and are currently working to establish an English book library, so the children can continue learning at home. They are seeking donations of new and secondhand English books for preschool to high school aged children. To coordinate any donations you can contact PPMK on WhatsApp at +62 857-7610-7979 or at [email protected]. Learn more about PPMK’s work here.
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. TIt is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Photo: New York Times

Tourists come to Komodo National Park, which stretches across a volcanic explosion of islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, because of the dragons and also for the vibrant sea life. But like other tourist destinations around the world, the inundation of tourists is threatening the very animals and pristine beauty drawing them there.

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In the news

• While the world focuses on the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S., another spat has been brewing between commodity giant Indonesia and the European Union. (Bloomberg) 
• The Indonesian president will pursue bold economic reforms to open the country to much needed foreign direct investment, and pursue economic reform as a key priority in his second term, his foreign investment chief has insisted. (Sydney Morning Herald) 
• More people are eating more processed foods and foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. As a result, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke are becoming major health concerns in middle-income countries, including Indonesia. (The Conversation) 
• Pokemon Co., responsible for brand management and licensing of the popular Japanese franchise, is partnering with Indonesian conglomerate Salim Group as it looks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia’s largest market. (Nikkei Asian Review)

Event

• Adelaide, 19 August – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.
• Adelaide, 18 August – AIYA SA are going out for their first hike with a new committee at the Morialta Conservation Park (pending weather). Meet in the carpark/beginning of hiking trail at 9:30 for a 10am start. See the FB event.
• Brisbane, 20 August – The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will be hosting a briefing session on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement from 9.00 am to 10.30 am. Registrations are essential. Please register here.
• Brisbane, 23 – 24 August – Don’t miss out on ‘Indoz Festival 2019’ – the biggest Indonesian cultural event in Queensland at King George Square & Brisbane City Hall. See the FB event here.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – For its 16th year as Southeast Asia’s leading literary event, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (23 – 27 October) has announced its full lineup of over 180 authors, journalists, artists and activists from 30 countries, including Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch, Lala Bohang, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andreas Harsono, and Behrouz Boochani. See the main program – buy your tickets now! @ubudwritersfest | #UWRF19
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art will showcase 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 16 August – Come meet new friends and practise your Indonesian or English at AIYA ACT’s weekly Language Exchange every Friday at 5:30 at ANU Union. No matter your language level come along and have a chat! RSVP on Facebook to keep up to date with this event and future LXs.
• Canberra, 18 August (updated date) – AIYA ACT is doing a bushwalk up Black Mountain, to be followed by a BBQ at Black Mountain Peninsula Park – join them at 10am. RSVP via Facebook to ensure there is plenty of BBQ snacks!
• Canberra, 24 August – Join AIYA ACT for an Indonesian Cooking Night! Come learn how to make Sulawesi cuisine – specifically Makr Pepes and Martabak Bandung (vegetarian options available). No cooking experience required. More information and to apply, click here.
• Canberra, 24 August – The annual AIA ACT Winter Dinner will again celebrate Hari Kemerdekaan and be held the following Saturday at the Canberra Deakin Football Club. Evening includes a three-course meal, and great entertainment with a Gamelan Group, a band and lots more. This year’s guest speaker is HE Bapak Kristiarto Legowo – Ambassador to Australia. Bookings close soon – Get your ticket now!
• Darwin, 31 August – Darwin is hosting Warisan Budaya Festival! Journey to Goyder Square, Palmerston for several Indonesian cultural performances, traditional Indonesian music and dance performances by overseas and local acts to keep the crowd delightfully entertained throughout the night. Follow the FB event here.
• Melbourne, 23 & 25 August – AIYA Victoria invite you to attend the AFL (Australian Football League) 2 week festival at the MCG. AIYA’s Vice President have provided complimentary tickets to a series of upcoming games at the MCG. Registrations are limited so get in while you can! See the event page for the next match here.
• Melbourne, 17 August – Immerse yourself in a one-day INDONESIA RAYA 2019 FESTIVAL at the Queensbridge Square to celebrate Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day. The event will showcase the best of Indonesian culture, Indonesian tourism destinations, and Indonesian cuisines. Food starts at 12:00, entertainment starts from 3pm till late. Follow the FB event here.
• Melbourne, 21 August – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Perth, 22 August – AIYA WA will be hosting Language Exchange from 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Follow the FB page for updates!
• Perth, 22 August – Perth’s Centre for Stories X PEN Perth are putting a ‘Spotlight on Indonesia’ this month with AIYA WA’s own Martha Weruing and Kevin Ng, along with other Indonesian Perth residents speaking on the Indonesian experience and literature. The event is free – RSVPs essential. Buy your ticket now!
• Perth, 24 August – AIYA WA Language Exchange is BACK from 6.15 PM at Old Shanghai Northbridge. It’s a FREE event.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. Learn more about the event.
• Sydney, 22 August – AIYA NSW is proud to present Doing Business in Indonesia 2019! Join a distinguished panel of speakers, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of Doing Business in Indonesia within the context of the recently signed IA-CEPA. Get your tickets now! (It’s FREE for AIYA members).
• Sydney, 23 August – AIYA NSW will be holding its 2019 AGM, 6 – 8pm at the University of Sydney. If you’re an AIYA member please come and vote. Apply for an executive role here. See the FB event for more info.
• Sydney, 24 August – The Indonesian Football Council Australia have organised a Futsal Cup 2019 at the Australian National Sports Club. Win a grand total of $1500 in prize money. Registrations close 10 August 2019. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 24 August – Milli and Mamet film comes to Sydney! Playing at the Hoyts Sydney Entertainment Quarter. Book your tickets now!
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance! 
• Yogyakarta, 22 August – AIYA Yogyakarta will be having their first ‘Opening Night’ next week. The theme is ‘Agustusan’. Follow IG & FB for updates.

Opportunities

• Applications for the 2019 National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) open in ONE WEEK! The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Environment’. For more information, head to the information pack provided on their website. Follow the website & FB page for more updates. Applications will close 17 September.
• Join AIYA NSW! Nominate yourself for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Socio-cultural Officer, Education Officer, Communication Officer and/or Professional Programs Officer at AIYA NSW’s upcoming AGM (23 August). If interested, please fill out the nomination form. Please note, only AIYA members are eligible to apply for a committee position. Sign up to be a member now!
• The all-important process for ratification of IA-CEPA by the Australian Parliament is underway, with Australia’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) currently calling for public submissions prior to making its recommendations. This is a critical step towards IA-CEPA entering into force, and one which AIBC is fully supporting, through its own submission and broad advocacy. Submissions close on Friday 23 August, with details and lodgement instructions found here.
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here by 6pm AEST TONIGHT!
• The Gojek International Management Program for Accelerated Career Track (GoIMPACT) is a comprehensive 12-month program to identify and develop young talent into employees within the Gojek group. Learn more and apply before 20 August 2019.
• Application for the ACICIS Public Health Study Tour running in Nov-Dec 2019 close 25 August! Spend two weeks in Indonesia. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education (with little teaching experience) and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! For more information and to apply, head to the online application form. Applications close 30 August 2019.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• ANU’s Annual ‘Indonesia Update’ titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’, will be held on the 6 – 7 September this year! It is  free to attend (additional costs for meals). The final program is available and the registration is now open. Don’t miss out!
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 October (Domestic Students), the deadline for international students has closed. Find out more here!
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• IndoAustay are running the next Adult Language Immersion Course in Bandung, 6 – 17 January, 2020. The two-week course is taught at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung and is a great way to learn more about Indonesian language and culture. Students stay with a local homestay family during the course. Applications close 2 October 2019. For more information, see the website or contact [email protected].
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• The Asia Centre’s 5th International Conference (to be held in Bangkok, July 2020) will focus on ‘Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. They are now accepting abstracts until 15 December 2019. Submit yours and/or register for the conference here.
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. The new alumni platform is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

The National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) have themed this year’s competition ‘Environment’. Watch this space – applications will open soon!

Read more here

In the news

• Working in Jakarta is hard. Besides long working hours, Jakartan workers have to face the notorious long commuting times and traffic jams, known as some of the worst in the world. For working mothers, it is even harder. (The Conversation) 
• Indonesia’s largest telemedicine platform, has received investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and two other parties that it will use to expand in a country with a chronic lack of doctors. (Nikkei Asia Review)
• Indonesia’s push to cut its reliance on foreign funds to fill the yawning current account gap has prompted it to chase a new and growing source of funding — digitally savvy millennials. (Reuters)
• Indonesia is planning a series of incentives for electric-car manufacturers and drivers, to help bolster a sector that has already lured investment from Toyota and SoftBank, according to a draft government strategy. (South China Morning Post) 
• Like elsewhere, violent religious extremists in Indonesia are mostly male. But in recent years, more and more female extremists have made headlines as they travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State and planned or perpetrated bomb attacks. What drives these women? Dr Dirk Tomsa discusses these and other questions with Nava Nuraniyah, a terrorism expert from Jakarta’s Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC). (Talking Indonesia) 
• Depending on on who you ask, Cosmo Park is an ingenious urban oasis or an ill-conceived dystopia. Learn how Jakartans built an entire village on top of a mall. (The Guardian)

Event

• Adelaide, 12 August – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has revealed its first round of storytellers for its 16th year. From 23-27 October in Bali, Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch, Lala Bohang, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andreas Harsono, and Behrouz Boochani will be joined by 170+ writers from 30+ countries. Early Bird tickets are on sale now and International Student tickets are available, with Indonesian Student tickets available from 13 August. @ubudwritersfest | #UWRF19
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art will showcase 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 9 August – Come meet new friends and practise your Indonesian or English at AIYA ACT’s weekly Language Exchange every Friday at 5:30 at ANU Union. No matter your language level come along and have a chat! RSVP on Facebook to keep up to date with this event and future LX.
• Canberra, 18 August (updated date) – AIYA ACT is doing a bushwalk up Black Mountain, to be followed by a BBQ at Black Mountain Peninsula Park – join them at 10am. RSVP on the FB event to ensure there is plenty of BBQ snacks!
• Canberra, 24 August – The annual AIA ACT Winter Dinner will again celebrate Hari Kemerdekaan and be held the following Saturday at the Canberra Deakin Football Club. Evening includes a three-course meal, and great entertainment with a Gamelan Group, a band and lots more. This year’s guest speaker is HE Bapak Kristiarto Legowo – Ambassador to Australia. Book your ticket now!
• Darwin, 31 August – Darwin is hosting Warisan Budaya Festival! Journey to Goyder Square, Palmerston for several Indonesian cultural performances, traditional Indonesian music and dance performances by overseas and local acts to keep the crowd delightfully entertained throughout the night. Follow the FB event here.
• Jakarta, 10, 12 – 13 August – Register now for the 5th Congress of Indonesian Diaspora 2019 – the largest gathering of Indonesian diaspora, to be held in Jakarta. This year’s theme is ‘Empowering Indonesia’s Human Capital’. Read the official conference invitation.
• Melbourne, 9 August – Attend the University of Melbourne Indonesia Forum Monthly Discussion, ‘Indonesia after 2019 Election: Reflections on Social Movements’ from 5:30pm. See the flyer.

• Melbourne, 11 August – The Indonesian communities in Victoria and Tasmania on behalf of KJRI Melbourne invite you to attend the Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Indonesian Consulate in Melbourne this Sunday. More details here.
• Melbourne, 11 August – AIYA Victoria and the Indonesian Krakatoas Football Club are coming together, to watch the Richmond v Carlton AFL Match at the MCG. Purchase a ticket and come along! FB details here.
• Melbourne, 14 August – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Melbourne, 17 August – Immerse yourself in a one-day INDONESIA RAYA 2019 FESTIVAL at the Queensbridge Square to celebrate Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day. The event will showcase the best of Indonesian culture, Indonesian tourism destinations, and Indonesian cuisines. Food starts at 12:00, entertainment starts from 3pm till late. Follow the FB event here.
• Perth, 14 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) WA invite you to participate in the first of a four-part workshop series exploring how to best prepare for the soon-to-be ratified IA-CEPA. This workshop will focus on the IA-CEPA outcomes around Food & Beverage. Register before 9 August 2019.
• Perth, 15 August – AIYA WA will be hosting Language Exchange from 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Follow the FB page for updates!
• Perth, 22 August – Perth’s Centre for Stories X PEN Perth are putting a ‘Spotlight on Indonesia’ this month with AIYA WA’s own Martha Weruing and Kevin Ng, along with other Indonesian Perth residents speaking on the Indonesian experience and literature. The event is free – RSVPs essential. Buy your ticket now!
• Sydney, 10 August – The Indonesia Community Council (ICC) of NSW is hosting their ICC Bazaar 2019, from 10am – 10pm at the Addison Road Community Centre. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 14 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) NSW are hosting their AGM, from 5:30pm. Register here.
• Sydney, 15 August – Nusantawa is an annual non-profit event by PPIA USYD, which has run since 2013. Typically showcasing stand-up comedy, this year they’ve expanded the scope to include musical and theatrical performances, making it the biggest it has ever been! Get tickets here.
• Sydney, 16 August – Now in its seventh iteration, this year’s ASEAN Forum focuses on the digital revolution in ASEAN. It will bring together leading academic thinkers, activists, practitioners and policy makers to discuss and debate the impact of the digital revolution and the challenges the ASEAN must face. For the full schedule, list of speakers and to register, visit the website.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. Learn more about the event.
• Sydney, 22 August – AIYA NSW is proud to present Doing Business in Indonesia 2019! Join a distinguished panel of speakers, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of Doing Business in Indonesia within the context of the recently signed IA-CEPA. Get your tickets now! (It’s FREE for AIYA members)
• Sydney, 23 August – AIYA NSW will be holding its 2019 AGM, 6 – 8pm at the University of Sydney. If you’re an AIYA member please come and vote. Apply for an executive role here. See the FB event for more info.
• Sydney, 24 August – The Indonesian Football Council Australia have organised a Futsal Cup 2019 at the Australian National Sports Club. Win a grand total of $1500 in prize money. Registrations close 10 August 2019. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 24 August – Milli and Mamet film comes to Sydney! Playing at the Hoyts Sydney Entertainment Quarter. Book your tickets now!
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance!

Opportunities

• Join AIYA NSW! Nominate yourself for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Socio-cultural Officer, Education Officer, Communication Officer and/or Professional Programs Officer at AIYA NSW’s upcoming AGM (23 August). If interested, please fill out the nomination form. Please note, only AIYA members are eligible to apply for a committee position. Sign up to be a member now!
• Join AIYA Jawa Barat! Apply to become part of the leadership team (based in Bandung) here. Committee vacancies include Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer, Sports Officer and Socio-cultural officer! Applications close 10 August 2019. If you have any questions or comments, email AIYA Jawa Barat President at [email protected].
• The International Graduate Merit Scholarships are available to all international students who apply to a coursework program within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship will cover 25%-50% of fee remission and admission will be based on the academic results of your most recent year of study. More information can be found on their website.
• Flinders University are accepting applicants for their ‘Linking Indonesian and Australian Cultures: Professional & Indigenous’ study tour, to be held from Nov – Dec 2019. There are 50 New Colombo Plan scholarships available to support the cost of the program. Apply by 9 August 2019. Learn more here.
• The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) NSW and Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia (PPIA) University of Sydney are proud to present their 1st Case Competition with Bukalapak! Learn how to think outside the box and apply your knowledge from many different disciplines to solve an industry case study. Be in the running to win an internship with one of Indonesia’s leading e-commerce companies, Bukalapak! Follow the IG & FB for more information including key dates! Register here by 10 August 2019.
• The Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is seeking an Education Services Senior Director, South East Asia (full time), to be based in Jakarta and/or Kuala Lumpur offices. Closing date for applications is 11 August 2019. Click here to apply.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• Applications to participate in the University of Sydney’s first ever university-wide multilingual speech competition are officially open! The event will be held 29 August 2019. Applications are open to all current USYD students, until 15 August 2019. Apply here. You can also apply for a volunteer position. Follow the FB event!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here by 16 August!
• The Gojek International Management Program for Accelerated Career Track (GoIMPACT) is a comprehensive 12-month program to identify and develop young talent into employees within the Gojek group. Learn more and apply before 20 August 2019.
• Application for the ACICIS Public Health Study Tour running in Nov-Dec 2019 close 25 August! Spend two weeks in Indonesia. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education (with little teaching experience) and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! For more information and to apply, head to the online application form. Applications close 30 August 2019.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• ANU’s Annual ‘Indonesia Update’ titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’, will be held on the 6 – 7 September this year! It is  free to attend (additional costs for meals). The final program is available and the registration is now open. Don’t miss out!
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 August (International Students) and 11 October (Domestic Students). Find out more here!
• Are you interested in learning about the lifestyles of an Indigenous Indonesian tribe? Keen to experience sustainable development in its natural form? World Village Leadership Camp in Baduy Tribe Village, Indonesia (September 12 – 15) is the opportunity for you! Applications close 10 August. More information can be found on their website.
• COCONET II Southeast Asia Digital Rights Camp (20 – 26 October) are calling for applications! Coconet is a platform for digital rights movement building in Southeast Asia. 100-120 film-makers, researchers, journalists, human rights advocates, and technologists from across Asia will gather in the Philippines for Coconet II, a digital rights camp. Deadline for applications is 11 August 2019. More information can be found on their website.
• The Department of Environmental Quality Promotion of Thailand will organise the ASEAN Plus Three Youth Environment Forum (AYEF) in Phuket, Thailand with the theme ‘Clean Up Our Sea. Change Our Future’, 8 – 13 September 2019. Deadline for applications is 11 August 2019. More information can be found on their website.
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• IndoAustay are running the next Adult Language Immersion Course in Bandung, 6 – 17 January, 2020. The two-week course is taught at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung and is a great way to learn more about Indonesian language and culture. Students stay with a local homestay family during the course. Applications close 2 October 2019. For more information, see the website or contact [email protected].
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• The Asia Centre’s 5th International Conference (to be held in Bangkok, July 2020) will focus on ‘Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. They are now accepting abstracts until 15 December 2019. Submit yours and/or register for the conference here.
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. The new alumni platform is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Photo: DFAT/Flickr

Photo: DFAT/Flickr

In a time of near universal dependence on the English language, it is all too easy to dismiss the importance of linguistic diversity across the globe. With 2019 declared by the UN as the International Year of Indigenous Languages, members of the Mentawai community are fighting to keep their language alive.

Read more here 

In the news

• The enactment of refugee-specific legislation can improve Indonesia’s ability to deal with transiting migrants in its territory, writes Ilham, an immigration officer from Pekanbaru currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at Australia’s Flinders University. (The Jakarta Globe)
• A sexual harassment victim who was jailed under Indonesia’s strict defamation laws is set to be pardoned by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Sydney Morning Herald)
• Java and Nusa Tenggara have been the hardest-hit by this year’s dry season and are facing water shortages. With drought conditions expected to worsen, Jokowi has called for the preparation of weather modification technology in the form of an aircraft that facilitates artificial rain. (Australia-Indonesia Centre)
• Indonesia’s rich biodiversity and complex geology have lured scientists from abroad for centuries. But a law adopted on 16 July by Indonesia’s parliament may convince some to go elsewhere. (Science Mag)
• Indonesia’s tougher stance against religious hardliners seeking to turn the secular country into an Islamic state must avoid fuelling a narrative of repression that would give these groups a cause to unite around, a think tank warned on Tuesday. (South China Morning Post)
• Years ago, water specialists from the Netherlands wrote a 12-page paper about sinking cities in the world. Jakarta, along with Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, are high on the list as the fastest sinking cities. (The Jakarta Post)

On the blog

• How familiar are you with Indonesian cultures such as “Masuk Angin” and “Kerokan”? Learn more about the Indonesian traditional medication practices in healing various sickness by coin rubbing known as “Kerokan” here.

Events

• Adelaide, 5 August – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has revealed its first round of storytellers for its 16th year. From 23-27 October in Bali, Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch, Lala Bohang, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andreas Harsono, and Behrouz Boochani will be joined by 170+ writers from 30+ countries. Early Bird tickets are on sale now and International Student tickets are available, with Indonesian Student tickets available from 13 August. @ubudwritersfest | #UWRF19
• Brisbane, 8 August – Come along to AIYA Queensland’s first professional event for the year, ‘Malam Karier: Smart Networking and Interview Ready’. Join a panel of global experts to discuss how you can excel at networking and ace a job interview. Follow the FB event here.
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art will showcase 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 2 August – ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Students’ Society and AIYA present Gamelan Evening! Come to enjoy a stunning Balinese dance performance alongside the Indonesian Embassy’s Gamelan ensemble, from 7pm. See the FB event.
• Canberra, 10 August – AIYA ACT is doing a bushwalk up Black Mountain, to be followed by a BBQ at Black Mountain Peninsula Park – join them at 10am.  Follow the FB page for updates.
• Canberra, 24 August – The annual AIA ACT Winter Dinner will again celebrate Hari Kemerdekaan and be held the following Saturday at the Canberra Deakin Football Club. Evening includes a three-course meal, and great entertainment with a Gamelan Group, a band and lots more. Book your ticket now!
• Darwin, 3 August – Come down to the Darwin Waterfront this Saturday for Pesona Indonesia – a free, family event where you can experience authentic Indonesian cuisine, music and dances by local and overseas performers. Follow the FB event.
• Hobart, 7 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) Tasmania are hosting their AGM, from 3pm at the Royal Hobart Yacht Club. RSVP by 6 August.
• Jakarta, 10, 12 – 13 August – Register now for the 5th Congress of Indonesian Diaspora 2019 – the largest gathering of Indonesian diaspora, to be held in Jakarta. This year’s theme is ‘Empowering Indonesia’s Human Capital’. Read the official conference invitation.
• Melbourne, 3 August – This year, PPIA Victoria is bringing Cultural Day to everyone (public and all ages). Learn how to play gamelan, perform a traditional dance, or craft your personal batik pouch. Purchase your ticket here!
• Melbourne, 6 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) Victoria is hosting their AGM, to be preceded by a Q & A with Monash University Pro Senior Chancellor for South East Asia, Professor Andrew MacIntrye. RSVP by 5 August 2019.
• Melbourne, 7 August – Instead of AIYA Vic’s usual LX every, come join them as they venture to the winter night markets at the Queen Victoria Market! See the event details here.
• Melbourne, 7 August – Sam Shlansky, the CEO of Marco Polo Project & AIYA member will lead an upcoming seminar on ‘talking with purpose’ as part of the Study Melbourne Career Club. The Study Melbourne Career Club initiative provides you with an opportunity to access a range of professional development opportunities online and face-to-face. Register for the workshop!

• Melbourne, 8 August – AIBC Victoria is joining Monash University for a Young Professional Careers Event! Learn more about potential career paths in the Australia-Indonesia relationship. Register here by 1 August 2019.
• Melbourne, 10 August – Don’t miss out on the upcoming Sports Day, co-hosted by AIYA Victoria and PPIA (Monash). The event will be followed by a casual dinner at Nusantara. More details to come – follow the FB page for updates.
• Melbourne, 17 August – Get prepared for a new festival coming your way… Indonesia Raya Festival! Showcasing the best of Indonesia, make sure you save the date. Food starts at 12:00, entertainment starts from 3pm till late. Follow the FB event here.
• Perth, 14 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) WA invite you to participate in the first of a four-part workshop series exploring how to best prepare for the soon-to-be ratified IA-CEPA. This workshop will focus on the IA-CEPA outcomes around Food & Beverage. Register before 9 August 2019.
• Sydney, 3 August – Don’t miss out on the Lomba Masak Nasi Goreng (male cooking competition) from 10:30am at Wisma Indonesia. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 10 August – The Indonesia Community Council (ICC) of NSW is hosting their ICC Bazaar 2019, from 10am – 10pm at the Addison Road Community Centre. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 14 August – The Australia-Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) NSW are hosting their AGM, from 5:30pm. Register here.
• Sydney, 16 August – Now in its seventh iteration, this year’s ASEAN Forum focuses on the digital revolution in ASEAN. It will bring together leading academic thinkers, activists, practitioners and policy makers to discuss and debate the impact of the digital revolution and the challenges the ASEAN must face. For the full schedule, list of speakers and to register, visit the website.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. Learn more about the event.
• Sydney, 23 August – AIYA NSW will be holding its 2019 AGM, 6 – 8pm at the University of Sydney. If you’re an AIYA member please come and vote. Apply for an executive role here. See the FB event for more info.
• Sydney, 24 August – The Indonesian Football Council Australia have organised a Futsal Cup 2019 at the Australian National Sports Club. Win a grand total of $1500 in prize money. Registrations close 10 August 2019. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance!

Opportunities

• Join AIYA NSW! Nominate yourself for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Socio-cultural Officer, Education Officer, Communication Officer and/or Professional Programs Officer at AIYA NSW’s upcoming AGM (23 August). If interested, please fill out the nomination form. Please note, only AIYA members are eligible to apply for a committee position. Sign up to be a member now!
• The International Graduate Merit Scholarships are available to all international students who apply to a coursework program within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship will cover 25%-50% of fee remission and admission will be based on the academic results of your most recent year of study. More information can be found on their website.
• The ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum (AAYLF) is a funded four-day intensive workshop which aims to cultivate the next generation of leadership in the ASEAN-Australia relationship. The forum will be held on 28 November – 3 December. Applications close 4 August 2019. Apply now!
• Are you an emerging Asian-Australian leader? Applications are now open for the ‘40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards,’ a new initiative from Asialink, PwC, ANU and Johnson Partners, celebrating the achievements of the next generation of AsianAustralians. Find out more and apply here. Applications close 5 August 2019.
• Australia Awards in Indonesia invite emerging leaders from Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) with experience in providing advocacy for policy implementation to apply for a two-week short course on the ‘Role of Disabled People’s Organisations in the Implementation of Policy Reform in Australia’ held in January 2020. This is a fully funded scholarship. Apply through this link (English) or this link (Indonesian) by 8 August 2019.
• Flinders University are accepting applicants for their ‘Linking Indonesian and Australian Cultures: Professional & Indigenous’ study tour, to be held from Nov – Dec 2019. There are 50 New Colombo Plan scholarships available to support the cost of the program. Apply by 9 August 2019. Learn more here.
• The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) NSW and Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia (PPIA) University of Sydney are proud to present their 1st Case Competition with Bukalapak! Learn how to think outside the box and apply your knowledge from many different disciplines to solve an industry case study. Be in the running to win an internship with one of Indonesia’s leading e-commerce companies, Bukalapak! Follow the IG & FB for more information including key dates! Register here by 10 August 2019.
• The Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is seeking an Education Services Senior Director, South East Asia (full time), to be based in Jakarta and/or Kuala Lumpur offices. Closing date for applications is 11 August 2019. Click here to apply.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• Applications to participate in the University of Sydney’s first ever university-wide multilingual speech competition are officially open! The event will be held 29 August 2019. Applications are open to all current USYD students, until 15 August 2019. Apply here. You can also apply for a volunteer position. Follow the FB event!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here by 16 August!
• The Gojek International Management Program for Accelerated Career Track (GoIMPACT) is a comprehensive 12-month program to identify and develop young talent into employees within the Gojek group. Learn more and apply before 20 August 2019.
• Application for the ACICIS Public Health Study Tour running in Nov-Dec 2019 close 25 August! Spend two weeks in Indonesia. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education (with little teaching experience) and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! For more information and to apply, head to the online application form. Applications close 30 August 2019.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Registration is now open for the 2019 Indonesia Update titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’, to be held on 6 – 7 September 2019! This is an annual conference held at the Australian National University. An updated program is available. Register now.
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 August (International Students) and 11 October (Domestic Students). Find out more here!
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• IndoAustay are running the next Adult Language Immersion Course in Bandung, 6 – 17 January, 2020. The two-week course is taught at Universitas Pendikan Indonesia, Bandung and is a great way to learn more about Indonesian language and culture. Students stay with a local homestay family during the course. Applications close 2 October 2019. For more information, see the website or contact [email protected].
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• The Asia Centre’s 5th International Conference (to be held in Bangkok, July 2020) will focus on ‘Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. They are now accepting abstracts until 15 December 2019. Submit yours and/or register for the conference here.
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. The new alumni platform is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

The deadline for AIYA National Committee positions has been extended until 28 June 2019! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join an inspiring group of young people committed to improving Aus-Indo relations.

More information in the ‘Opportunities’ section below.

Read more here

In the news

• Indonesian President Joko Widodo has urged cities across the country to set up waste-to-energy plants this year to tackle the country’s growing mountain of trash, according to a statement published on the cabinet secretary’s website on Tuesday. (Reuters)
• Activists have warned of an “epidemic” of sexual harassment and violence against women in Indonesia, in the wake of two recent cases of horrific domestic abuse. (South China Morning Post)
• The next unicorns from Indonesia are predicted to be from the education and healthcare sectors. Both industries straddle traditional and future mindsets, and deal heavily with personal data and content. (Tech in Asia)
• Anti-tobacco activists in Indonesia want their government to impose a total ban on cigarette advertisements on all media platforms, as well as the promotion and sponsorship of cigarettes. (Channel News Asia)
• Child rights organisation Project Child Indonesia surveyed 272 respondents in Yogyakarta and Fakfak, West Papua. The survey showed that a third of the respondents turned to sweet beverages as they lacked access to clean and safe drinking water. (The Conversation)
• While tourism has sometimes been considered a mechanism for the alleviation of poverty or for environmental destruction, large-scale tourism can result in negative consequences for local communities. This has sparked a new trend of what is being called, ‘alternative tourism’. (Inside Indonesia) 
• Student enrolment numbers in Indonesian are falling; Professor Tim Lindsey says there are now less Australians studying Indonesian at Year 12 level than in 1970. More broadly, as of 2008, less than 13% of Australian Year 12 students were studying a language other than English (LOTE). (Australia-Indonesia Centre)

On the blog

• Indonesian art is fresh, energetic and lively. Read more about why we don’t see enough of it here!

Events

• Adelaide, 15 July – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.
• Bali, 22 – 29 October – Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has revealed its first round of storytellers for its 16th year. From 23-27 October in Bali, Laksmi Pamuntjak, Tara June Winch, Lala Bohang, Yotam Ottolenghi, Andreas Harsono, and Behrouz Boochani will be joined by 170+ writers from 30+ countries. Early Bird tickets are on sale now and International Student tickets are available, with Indonesian Student tickets available from 13 August. @ubudwritersfest | #UWRF19
• Brisbane, 8 August – Come along to AIYA Queensland’s first professional event for the year, ‘Malam Karier: Smart Networking and Interview Ready’. Join a panel of global experts to discuss how you can excel at networking and ace a job interview. Follow the FB event here.
• Canberra, 21 June – 27 October – The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) ‘Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia’ is a major exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art will showcase 20 of the most exciting emerging and established artists from Bali and Java’s key artistic centres of Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Check out the events program and come along!
• Canberra, 2 August – ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Students’ Society and AIYA present Gamelan Evening! Come to enjoy a stunning Balinese dance performance alongside the Indonesian Embassy’s Gamelan ensemble, from 7pm. See the FB event.
• Canberra, 10 August – AIYA ACT is doing a bushwalk up Black Mountain, to be followed by a BBQ at Black Mountain Peninsula Park. Come and join at 10am.  Follow the FB page for updates.
• Canberra, 24 August – The annual AIA ACT Winter Dinner will again celebrate Hari Kemerdekaan and be held the following Saturday at the Canberra Deakin Football Club. Evening includes a three-course meal, and great entertainment with a Gamelan Group, a band and lots more. Book your ticket now!
• Jakarta, 10, 12 – 13 August – Register now for the 5th Congress of Indonesian Diaspora 2019 – the largest gathering of Indonesian diaspora, to be held in Jakarta. This year’s theme is ‘Empowering Indonesia’s Human Capital’. Read the official conference invitation.
• Makassar, 27 July – Calling all badminton lovers in Makassar. AIYA East Indo are hosting a sport evening at Gor Badminton Pelita. Follow the IG for updates.
• Melbourne, 31 July – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80. Check out their upcoming discussion topics, with next week’s on the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)!

• Melbourne, 3 August – This year, PPIA Victoria is bringing Cultural Day to everyone (public and all ages). Learn how to play gamelan, perform a traditional dance, or craft your personal batik pouch. Purchase your ticket here!
• Melbourne, 8 August – AIBC Victoria is joining Monash University for a Young Professional Careers Event! Learn more about potential career paths in the Australia-Indonesia relationship. Register here by 1 August 2019.
• Melbourne, 10 August – Don’t miss out on the upcoming Sports Day, co-hosted by AIYA Victoria and PPIA (Monash). The event will be followed by a casual dinner at Nusantara. More details to come – follow the FB page for updates.
• Perth, 30 July – Attend the IA-CEPA breakfast briefing with Australia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr Gary Quinlan AO and DFAT’s Chief Negotiator (Regional Trade Agreements), Ms Elizabeth Ward, as hosted by DFAT and AIBC (WA). Register here.
• Sydney, 27 July – ICON is an annual Indonesian Ideas Conference – a platform for sharing ideas to inspire the next generation of Indonesians to make an impact – and it’s back in 2019 with more industry-changing entrepreneurs, influential leaders and performances. Follow the FB event & register here!
• Sydney, 28 July – The Indonesian Consulate General are hosting a series of Perlombaan (competitions) to celebrate Indonesian Independence Day, including table tennis, chess, gaple and karaoke from 10am. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 3 August – Don’t miss out on the Lomba Masak Nasi Goreng (male cooking competition) from 10:30am at Wisma Indonesia. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 10 August – The Indonesia Community Council (ICC) of NSW is hosting their ICC Bazaar 2019, from 10am – 10pm at the Addison Road Community Centre. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 16 August – Now in its seventh iteration, this year’s ASEAN Forum focuses on the digital revolution in ASEAN. It will bring together leading academic thinkers, activists, practitioners and policy makers to discuss and debate the impact of the digital revolution and the challenges the ASEAN must face. For the full schedule, list of speakers and to register, visit the website.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. Learn more about the event.
• Sydney, 2 September – Join SSEAC for the launch of Andreas Harsono’s latest book, Race, Islam and Power: Ethnic and Religious Violence in Post-Suharto Indonesia at the University of Sydney from 12:30pm. Register your attendance!

Opportunities

• Deadline for AIYA National Committee applications extended! We are seeking applications for a number of national committee positions including: Company Secretary, Director of Operations, Director of Communications, Director of Partnerships & Memberships, Communications Officer, Finance Officer and Operations Officer (Indonesia). Read the position descriptions here. Applications now close 28 June 2019 (two days!).
• KIAT provides a variety of opportunities to support infrastructure projects throughout Indonesia and are currently seeking to employ two Short Term Advisers – Probity Policy for Public Private Partnerships and Legal Drafting for Preparatory Agency Regulation. Applications close 31 July 2019. Click here to apply.
• Asia Society are seeking a new Communication and Media Coordinator (full time), based in Melbourne. View the full position description here. Click here to apply. Applications close COB 31 July 2019
• University of New South Wales is inviting all international students to apply for a range of scholarships and awards. More information can be found on their website. Deadline for scholarships is 31 July 2019.
• The International Graduate Merit Scholarships are available to all international students who apply to a coursework program within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship will cover 25%-50% of fee remission and admission will be based on the academic results of your most recent year of study. More information can be found on their website.
• The ASEAN-Australia Young Leaders Forum (AAYLF) is a funded four-day intensive workshop which aims to cultivate the next generation of leadership in the ASEAN-Australia relationship. The forum will be held on 28 November – 3 December. Applications close 4 August 2019. Apply now!
• Are you an emerging Asian-Australian leader? Applications are now open for the ‘40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards,’ a new initiative from Asialink, PwC, ANU and Johnson Partners, celebrating the achievements of the next generation of AsianAustralians. Find out more and apply here. Applications close 5 August 2019.
• Australia Awards in Indonesia invite emerging leaders from Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) with experience in providing advocacy for policy implementation to apply for a two-week short course on the ‘Role of Disabled People’s Organisations in the Implementation of Policy Reform in Australia’ held in January 2020. This is a fully funded scholarship. Apply through this link (English) or this link (Indonesian) by 8 August 2019.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students open on 16 July and close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• Applications to participate in the University of Sydney’s first ever university-wide multilingual speech competition are officially open! The event will be held 29 August 2019. Applications are open to all current USYD students, until 15 August 2019. Apply here. You can also apply for a volunteer position. Follow the FB event!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here by 16 August!
• Application for the ACICIS Public Health Study Tour running in Nov-Dec 2019 close 25 August! Spend two weeks in Indonesia. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Applications for the Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools 2020 are now open! If you are an Indonesian (under the age of 29, living in Indonesia and recently graduated in the field of education (with little teaching experience) and you are passionate about promoting Indonesian language and cultures, then this opportunity is for you! For more information and to apply, head to the online application form. Applications close 30 August 2019.
• Applications for ACICIS Semester Programs running in Semester 1, 2020 close 1 September! Study, intern and immerse yourself in Indonesia! Programs are available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Development Studies, International Relations, Indonesian Language Teaching, and Indonesian Language. $7,000-$8,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• Registration is now open for the 2019 Indonesia Update titled ‘From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years’, to be held on 6 – 7 September 2019! This is an annual conference held at the Australian National University. An updated program is available. Register now.
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 August (International Students) and 11 October (Domestic Students). Find out more here!
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 have opened. Apply today!
• The Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) is seeking host families in Canberra for the period 14 October to 1 November 2019. AIYEP Host families will be provided with supermarket and/or fuel vouchers to the value of A$600 for the period as a token of thanks for sharing their home.  If you are able to host an Indonesian youth, click here for more details and to contact DFAT.
• The AIMEP is a prestigious international program which invites emerging Muslim leaders in Australia and Indonesia to engage in an intensive two-week visit of cultural, social, interreligious, and intellectual exchange with their neighbouring country. While you wait for applications to open have a look at the key selection criteria and information you’ll need. Follow the website for updates!
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. The new alumni platform is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project. 

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!