Cruising Indonesia’s last paradise. Heritage Expedition’s 19-day Indonesian Explorer voyage quickly became a life-changing re-education about the natural world. This article works through some of harder-to-tick-off bucket list items – swimming with whale sharks, walking with Komodo dragons, snorkelling Pink Beach, observing the famed lekking of birds of paradise, and exploring the insta-worthy blue waters of Raja Ampat. (Australia Geographic)

In the News

• How invested are we in understanding our ASEAN neighbours?. Investing in the ASEAN-Australia relationship requires more than summits, trade deals and visiting delegations. It urgently requires a long-term, substantial funding reset in the study of Southeast Asian languages and cultures here in Australia. (ANU Reporter)
• Australian trio establish Buffalo Pond swimming school to help reduce drownings in Lombok. There are nearly 5,000 drownings in Indonesia each year — an average of 13 a day — according to the 2019 Global Health Estimates report. (ABC News)
• The Big 50: Upgrading to an ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Special Strategic Partnership. 50 years into the relationship between ASEAN and Australia, the partnership needs to be expanded. Nowhere more is this needed than in renewable energy.(Australia Institute of International Affairs)

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
  • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • VIC – Wednesday at 6-7pm at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
• AIYA Queensland Chapter introduces our Welcoming Event, to socialise and get to know AIYA better through AIYA QLD’s first event of the year! ❤️. Sun 24th Mar 2024,⏰: 4:30-6:30pm,📍: Kaohsiung Place (South Bank Parkland)
• AIYA ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
• AIYA NTT Sports Day – Badminton, this competitive event will also be open to the public. The event will take place on Global Sport, Oebobo,Oebufu, Kupang City on Sat, March 23rd 3-6pm. Please contact the local AIYA chapter for registration.
• AIYA South Sulawesi is having Waktu IfTar AIYA (WITA) Potluck Edition. They will have a bunch of mini games and lots of prize. Bring your favorite food that starts with your initial to be enjoyed together. The event will be held on 23 March 2024 at 4 pm WITA. Register here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Annual accepts a range of submissions this year including news articles, short stories, and photo essays but feel free to get creative!
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] before 12 April 2024.
  • Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia with selected pieces to be published in AIYA Annual.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• The Indonesia Project is pleased to announce the 2024 Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant and Student Research Travel Grants are now open for applications! Apply before 7 April
• NAVITAS has joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint university campus in Indonesia. Check the opportunities and the requirements. Commencing in 2024:
• Foundation Teacher – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
• Marketing & Comms. Mgr – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
• Academic Manager(Pathways) – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here
• IT Support Specialist – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here
• SKALA (Sinergi & Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia-Indonesia) is having few opportunities:
  • Internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information here.
  • The below opportunities can be found here. Apply by 27 March.
    • Coordinator – People & Culture, Travel Officer, Event Support Manager, Recruitment Consultant, and Legal specialist
• The International Internships’ ProBuddy program is now open. Want to be a mentor and a friend for an Australian university student so that they can comfortably adjust to life in Indonesia? Don’t miss the chance to grab more benefits and also the certificate on completion of the program. Apply here ASAP.
• ANU study grants:
  • The College of Asia and the Pacific has opened applications for the Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grants, valued at $6000. Click here for more information and how to apply by 7 April.
  • The Indonesia Project has three grants available at $3000 each for Student Research Travel. Applications close 7 April here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• AIYEP (Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program) 2024 is now taking expressions of interest for AIYEP 2024! ✨.Established in 1982, AIYEP links youth (21-25 years old) in Australia and Indonesia through social, professional, and cultural exchange. See here for more information
• Applications are now open for the mid-year Environmental Internships! 🌏🌳. Gain a holistic understanding of the key environmental and conservation issues in the Indo-Pacific region through this 4-week Environmental Internship. $4,000 New Colombo Plan (NCP) grants available to eligible students. Join our info session on 19 March @ 6PM AEDT here. For more info visit here. 🚨Applications close 1st April 2024.
• Applications for numerous ACICIS Study Indonesia programs are open! Get an enriching study experience in Indonesia with semester-long and short programs. AUD3,000-AUD7,000 New Colombo Plan grants available. More information here.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship for Academic Year 2024/2025 is now open. Australian  youths in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia can learn the Indonesian language and culture through this scholarship. So, come on and register yourself by 7 April 2024. More details click here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check here.
  • DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. $55,000 – 60,000 per annum, Fixed Term 12 Months. See here for more details
• DT Global | Katalis is opening a request for tender – Unlocking Investment Potential between Indonesia and Australia. See here for more info. Interested tenderers must register their interest to [email protected] by Friday, 22 March 2024 at 23:59 pm WIB
• 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
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan pemahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.Dibuka sampai tanggal 24 mar 2024
• 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: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, 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.
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Get published in AIYA Annual 2024! ― We’re accepting a range of submissions this year including news articles, short stories, and photo essays but feel free to get creative! Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia with selected pieces to be published in AIYA Annual.

In the News

• The ASEAN-Australia relationship needs a jolt of youthful leadership that could focus on analytically driven and commercially oriented ways to bring Australia and Southeast Asia even closer together. We should be looking for other ways to foster talent mobility between Australia and the ASEAN members. (The Conversation)
• Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) melakukan pertemuan bilateral dengan Perdana Menteri Australia Anthony Albanese di Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Australia, Selasa (5/3/2024)  untuk memperkuat komitmen kedua negara dan kerja sama strategis di kawasan Indo-Pasifik. (CNBC Indonesia)
• In the second session of the ASEAN-Australia summit, Jokowi emphasised the importance of respecting international law for ASEAN members and Australia, and also said he wanted Australian entrepreneurs to participate in building an electric car ecosystem in Southeast Asia. (Tempo)
• Deakin University Australia dan Lancaster University Inggris akan membuka kampus luar negeri pertama mereka di Bandung, Jawa Barat. Kampus ini juga akan menjadi kampus gabungan Australia dan Inggris yang pertama di luar negeri. (Kedubes Australia-Indonesia)

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
  • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • VIC – Wednesday at 6-7pm at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
• AIYA ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
• Want to gain hands-on experience working in roles & projects within your career field? International Internships is helding the virtual information session on March 12, 6pm AEDT. Register here and further details click here.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) NSW is thrilled to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year, to empower women’s economic participation, the theme is Count Her In: Invest in Women. The event will be on 13 Mar at 5.30pm AEDT. Accelerate Progress. For AIBC Members Free and Non-Members cost $20. Secure your availability here.
• AIBC is hosting a webinar on “Indonesia’s Election Results – what it means for business”. The webinar will be held on 14 Mar at 4pm AEDT. Register here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Annual accepts a range of submissions this year including news articles, short stories, and photo essays but feel free to get creative!
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] before 12 April 2024.
  • Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia with selected pieces to be published in AIYA Annual.
• The Indonesia Project is pleased to announce the 2024 Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant and Student Research Travel Grants are now open for applications! Apply before 7 April.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• NAVITAS has joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint university campus in Indonesia. Check the opportunities and the requirements.
  • Foundation Teacher – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
  • Marketing & Comms. Mgr – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
• The International Internships’ ProBuddy program is now open. Want to be a mentor and a friend for an Australian university student so that they can comfortably adjust to life in Indonesia? Don’t miss the chance to grab more benefits and also the certificate on completion of the program. Apply here ASAP.
• ANU study grants:
  • The College of Asia and the Pacific has opened applications for the Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grants, valued at $6000. Click here for more information and how to apply by 7 April
  • The Indonesia Project has three grants available at $3000 each for Student Research Travel. Applications close 7 April here.
• Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship for Academic Year 2024/2025 is now open. Australian  youths in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia can learn the Indonesian language and culture through this scholarship. So, come on and register yourself by 7 April 2024. More details click here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities
  • Strategic Communications Officer. Apply here.
  • Security Escort Officers. Apply here
• The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• Applications for numerous ACICIS Study Indonesia programs are open! Get an enriching study experience in Indonesia with semester-long and short programs. AUD3,000-AUD7,000 New Colombo Plan grants available. More information here.
• The Access Asia Business Grant (AABG) aims to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations to advance their export and trade in new Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic diversification. This competitive program provides grants of up to $30,000 to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Submit your applications here by 15 Mar.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia tahun 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan pemahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• 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
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• SKALA internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information here.
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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.

Like what we do? Want access to all of AIYA’s benefits? Make sure you’re registered

Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Get published in AIYA Annual 2024! ― We’re accepting a range of submissions this year including news articles, short stories, and photo essays but feel free to get creative! Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Indonesia with selected pieces to be published in AIYA Annual.

In the News

• Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams PSM visited Jayapura in Papua province from 26-27 February 2024. (Official Australian Embassy in Indonesia Website)
• Australia’s National Capital Authority (NCA) and Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for Australia’s capital city Canberra and Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara. (Official Australian Embassy in Indonesia Website)
• Terus Eratkan Hubungan Indonesia-Australia, Menteri Koordinator Bidang Politik, Hukum, dan Keamanan (Menko Polhukam) Marsekal TNI (Purn.) Hadi Tjahjanto menerima kunjungan Duta Besar Australia untuk Indonesia Nikki Penelope (Penny) Williams PSM (Tribun News)
• Alicia Meinar Martino, Pebisnis di Australia yang konkret ajak kolaborasi UMKM Indonesia. (Netral News)
• “Rice” and noodles made from oats are on track to replace the more traditional versions in Asian pantries as international demand for the Australian product continues to grow. (ABC News)

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
  • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • VIC – Wednesday at 6-7pm at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • Jawa Barat is hosting a virtual event AAS Webinar, sharing the AAS journey and experience with AAS awardee on March 11, 2-4pm WIB. Grab your FREE registration here.
• AIIA VIC is hosting a hybrid event on Indonesia’s Election with Prof. Tim Lindsey and Rowan Callick. The event will be held on 7 Mar at 3pm. Secure your spot here.
• Saudara Sound System is coming home to Brunswick Music Festival, bringing hip hop, electronic beats and soulful vocals together with traditional Balinese gamelan percussion orchestra and hypnotic Balinese dance. Saudara Sound System features powerful vocals from fast-rising superstar, Komang (Rosie Clynes) and Ria Soemardjo will be held on 8th Mar 2024, 7pm – 9pm AEDT at Estonian House. Secure your ticket here.
• Want to gain hands-on experience working in roles & projects within your career field? International Internships is helding the virtual information session on March 12, 6pm AEDT. Register here and further details click here.
• Australian Institute of International Affairs QLD Branch is hosting a panel discussion with Dr. Ahmad Rizky M. Umar, lecturer in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland (UQ) and Ben Seumahu, co-lead of KPMG’s Indonesian focus in Asian and International markets on March 15, 5pm, in-person or online. The event will talk about recent presidential elections and what it means for Indonesia’s economic, political and foreign policy outlook. Register here.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) NSW is thrilled to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year, to empower women’s economic participation, the theme is Count Her In: Invest in Women. The event will be on 13 Mar at 5.30pm AEDT. Accelerate Progress. For AIBC Members Free and Non-Members cost $20. Secure your availability here.
• AIBC is hosting a webinar on “Indonesia’s Election Results – what it means for business”. The webinar will be held on 14 Mar at 4pm AEDT. Register here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for three Youth Editors (18-24 yo) who will commit to advising our commissioning editor for a period of 12 months (March 2024-March 2025). See here for more info on how to apply by 5 Mar.
• NAVITAS has joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint university campus in Indonesia. Check the opportunities and the requirements.
  • Foundation Teacher – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
  • Marketing & Comms. Mgr – Deakin Lancaster Bandung Indonesia. Apply here.
• The International Internships’ ProBuddy program is now open. Want to be a mentor and a friend for an Australian university student so that they can comfortably adjust to life in Indonesia? Don’t miss the chance to grab more benefits and also the certificate on completion of the program. Apply here ASAP.
• Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship for Academic Year 2024/2025 is now open. Australian  youths in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia can learn the Indonesian language and culture through this scholarship. So, come on and register yourself by 7 April 2024. More details click here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities
  • Diplomatic Facilities Manager. Apply here.
  • Consular and Passports Officer. Apply here.
  • Security Escort Officers. Apply here.
• The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• Applications for numerous ACICIS Study Indonesia programs are open! Get an enriching study experience in Indonesia with semester-long and short programs. AUD3,000-AUD7,000 New Colombo Plan grants available. More information here.
• Australia Awards is running a short course on the Challenge of Misinformation & Disinformation: Fostering Information Integrity & Media Literacy in Democratic Societies. See here for more info and to apply by 8 Mar.
• The Access Asia Business Grant (AABG) aims to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations to advance their export and trade in new Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic diversification. This competitive program provides grants of up to $30,000 to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Submit your applications here by 15 Mar.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia tahun 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan pemahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• 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
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• SKALA internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information here.
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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.

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For the first time since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has collected travel records (nearly 50 years ago), in 2023 Indonesia replaced New Zealand as the top destination for short-term trips overseas by Australians (short-term resident returns). (Asia Media Centre)

In the News

• Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Australian Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Defense Minister Richard Marles have agreed to ink a new defense cooperation pact within the next two–three months. (ANTARANews)
• Menteri Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif, Sandiaga Uno melakukan kunjungan kerja selama satu hari ke Sydney, Australia. Ini merupakan bagian dari upaya Pemerintah Indonesia mempromosikan pariwisata dan restoran Indonesia di luar negeri. (MetroTV News)
• In the qualifying tournament for the Asia Cup in basketball, there will be a match between the national teams of Indonesia and Australia. The game will take place in Jakarta on Sunday, February 25th. The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 Central European Time. (DailySports)

Tune In

• Talking Indonesia – Prabowo has exceeded expectations to claim victory in 2024 Indonesian presidential election. What were the most interesting aspects of the campaign behind Prabowo’s success? In this episode of Talking Indonesia co-host Jemma Purdey, Kramer, Jacqui Baker and Tito Ambyo get together to chat about the election result, their analysis, plus their hopes and fears for the future of Indonesia democracy in 2023. Tune in here.
• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• Hirzi Putra Laksana, Editor-in-Chief of What is Up Indonesia? (WIUI) talks to The Perantau Podcast about how they inspire young Indonesians, especially those abroad, to actively engage in politics. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
  • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • Western Australia – Come along to AIYA WA’s relaunch celebration on 26 Feb 6pm at KJRI Perth! Click here for more info.
  • ACT – Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • Victoria – Join the ASEAN-Australia Youth Diplomacy Networking Night as we bring together ASEAN and Australian youth to foster connections and collaboration at Monash University, March 1st at 6pm! Get tickets here.
  • AIYA Victoria and Asialink – Join an Indonesian Summer Chill Out Night on March 2 at 6pm. Take a break from studies and work and make new friends while enjoying your Saturday evening with delicious Indonesian cuisine, musical performances, games, raffle prizes and more. Get tickets here.
• Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Join KJRI Sydney at Designer Talks: Indonesia Wastra Wonders for an extraordinary event celebrating the rich culture of Indonesian textiles. This in-person gathering will bring together renowned Indonesian designers Essy Masita, Sugeng Waskito, Ani Seto, Adewani Lubis, and Dewi Deeje, on 27 Feb at 5pm. Reserve a spot here. 
• AIBC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invite AIBC members and friends to a networking event to hear about the Indonesia Australia Skills Development Exchange pilot program on 27 Feb 6-8pm at Development House, Darwin NT. Register here.
• Perth USAsia Centre x Indonesia Institute is hosting a business briefing on Indonesia’s 2024 election results on 28 Feb at 1pm AWST. Join the discussion on Indonesia’s election and the future of Australia-Indonesia relations. Register here.
• ANU Indonesia Project is hosting a seminar on Slowly but surely: The effects of electoral quotas on women’s candidacy and representation in Indonesia on 28 Feb 12:30-2pm AEDT. Further details here.
• The University of Melbourne is hosting a UniMelb Application Day on 2 Mar at 1-5pm at The Westin Jakarta. Register here.
• AIIA VIC is hosting a hybrid event on Indonesia’s Election with Prof. Tim Lindsey and Rowan Callick. The event will be held on 7 Mar at 3pm. Secure your spot here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
• Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
• Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
• Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
• Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowship. Find out more about the opportunities: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• KONEKSI, Australia’s flagship program in the Indonesia knowledge and innovation sector, is looking for a Head of Operations and Grant Management. Apply here by 1 Mar.
• Asialink Business is looking for a Manager, Thought Leadership to lead the development of impactful public reports and insights on Asia for business. Application closes on 27 Feb. Apply now here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for three Youth Editors (18-24 yo) who will commit to advising our commissioning editor for a period of 12 months (March 2024-March 2025). See here for more info on how to apply by 5 Mar.
• Applications for numerous ACICIS Study Indonesia programs are open! Get an enriching study experience in Indonesia with semester-long and short programs. AUD3,000-AUD7,000 New Colombo Plan grants available. More information here.
• Kedutaan Besar Australia telah meluncurkan Kompetisi Desain Logo untuk merayakan ulang tahun ke-75 hubungan diplomatik Australia dan Indonesia. Kirimkan desain Anda disini sebelum 3 Maret, 23.59 WIB.
• Australia Awards is running a short course on the Challenge of Misinformation & Disinformation: Fostering Information Integrity & Media Literacy in Democratic Societies. See here for more info and to apply by 8 Mar.
• The Access Asia Business Grant (AABG) aims to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations to advance their export and trade in new Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic diversification. This competitive program provides grants of up to $30,000 to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Submit your applications here by 15 Mar.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia tahun 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan pemahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• GoFundMe page has been set up for Alifia Soeryo’s family, the victim of the recent tree incident in North Adelaide. Feel free to donate here.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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.

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Indonesia’s foreign policy is expected to remain largely unchanged once Prabowo Subianto takes the reins later this year, meaning business as usual for the country’s relationship with Australia. But experts warn the presumptive new president’s personality and questionable past could cause some headaches for Canberra. (ABC)

In the News

• Australia is no longer competitive in the nickel market, largely due to Indonesia’s recent domination in the sector. This domination strategy has been carefully planned by Indonesia as it looks to boost its downstream industrial policy in critical minerals processing with the backing of Chinese investments. (Australian Outlook)
• Ternyata, tidak hanya pelajar Indonesia yang berminat kuliah di Australia. Sebaliknya, mahasiswa Australia yang didukung Pemerintah Australia juga banyak memilih Indonesia sebagai negara tujuan belajar dan magang lewat beasiswa NCP. Sejak 2014, sekitar 12.000 mahasiswa Australia ikut belajar di perguruan tinggi ataupun magang di industri/lembaga di Indonesia. (Kompas)
• Apakah RI Lebih Maju Dibanding Australia Soal Penyiar Berita Berbasis AI? TVOne, yang meluncurkan Nadira dan pembawa berita AI lainnya, Sasya, pada bulan April, adalah jaringan TV pertama yang menggunakan teknologi kontroversial ini di Indonesia. Namun, Editor ABC News, Matt Brown, mengatakan lembaga penyiaran publik Australia ini belum memiliki rencana pasti untuk menggunakan AI dalam penyajian beritanya. (Detik.com)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• Hirzi Putra Laksana, Editor-in-Chief of What is Up Indonesia? (WIUI) talks to The Perantau Podcast about how they inspire young Indonesians, especially those abroad, to actively engage in politics. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • Jawa barat – Animal Papercraft, is having its first LX in Feb on 18 Feb 2024, 2PM WIB at Dreezel cafe, Dago Atas, Bandung.
  • NTT – LX (theme: Music) on 24 Feb 2024, 3-4.30PM WITA at ABC Room – Undana Student Centre.
  • Western Australia – Relaunch Celebration on 26 Feb 2024, at consulate General of Indonesia in Perth.
• Come along to AIYA WA’s relaunch celebration on 26 Feb 6pm at KJRI Perth! Click here for more info.
• Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Join KJRI Sydney at Designer Talks: Indonesia Wastra Wonders for an extraordinary event celebrating the rich culture of Indonesian textiles. This in-person gathering will bring together renowned Indonesian designers Essy Masita, Sugeng Waskito, Ani Seto, Adewani Lubis, and Dewi Deeje, on 27 Feb at 5pm. Reserve a spot here. 
• AIBC and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invite AIBC members and friends to a networking event to hear about the Indonesia Australia Skills Development Exchange pilot program on 27 Feb 6-8pm at Development House, Darwin NT. Register here.
• ANU Indonesia Project is hosting a seminar on Slowly but surely: The effects of electoral quotas on women’s candidacy and representation in Indonesia on 28 Feb 12:30-2pm AEDT. Further details here.
• Join AIYA Victoria at the ASEAN-Australia Youth Diplomacy Networking Night as we bring together ASEAN and Australian youth to foster connections and collaboration at Monash University, March 1st at 6pm! Get tickets here.
• AIYA Victoria and Asialink is hosting an Indonesian Summer Chill Out Night on March 2 at 6pm. Take a break from studies and work and make new friends while enjoying your Saturday evening with delicious Indonesian cuisine, musical performances, games, raffle prizes and more. Get tickets here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for three Youth Editors (18-24 yo) who will commit to advising our commissioning editor for a period of 12 months (March 2024-March 2025). See here for more info on how to apply by 27 Feb.
• Kedutaan Besar Australia telah meluncurkan Kompetisi Desain Logo untuk merayakan ulang tahun ke-75 hubungan diplomatik Australia dan Indonesia. Kirimkan desain Anda disini sebelum 3 Maret, 23.59 WIB.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia tahun 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan kepahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.
• Australia Awards is running a short course on the Challenge of Misinformation & Disinformation: Fostering Information Integrity & Media Literacy in Democratic Societies. See here for more info and to apply by 8 March, 23.59 WIB.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Australia Government (Trade and Investment Commission) is looking for Senior Investment Director  as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. This program will operate from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2027. Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 25 February 2024 (Western Indonesian time).
• ACICIS is looking for Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)!. The HRC will be responsible for or designing and implementing HR strategies and practices that promote the cultivation of a positive team ethos and work culture among ACICIS’ Indonesia-based staff, and that contribute to ACICIS’ overall organisational development in Indonesia. Submit your application here by the latest 25 February 2024. 
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• GoFundMe page has been set up for Alifia Soeryo’s family, the victim of the recent tree incident in North Adelaide. Feel free to donate here.
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.

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Five reasons why the Indonesian election matters to Australia. Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, will hold the planet’s biggest one-day election on February 14. Australia, which has a vested interest in a prosperous and peaceful Indonesia, has to hope the optimists will be proved right. (Australian Financial Review)

In the News

• UWA researchers analyse the impact of major rail project in Indonesia. Men were likely to experience the largest negative short-term impacts with substantial changes in income or business opportunities – but we found that the shake-up would provide opportunities for women to diversify income sources and ease household burdens (University of Western Australia)
• Bali is imposing a tourist tax on visitors from February 14. Here’s what you need to know. People who travel to other Indonesian provinces will not have to pay the tax.  (ABC News)
• Smart Traveller issues new warning as massive Indonesian election heats up. It’s Australia’s most popular holiday destination, but a fresh warning has been issued for travellers to exercise a high degree of caution. (News.com.au)
• Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2024 – the year of the Dragon! Recommendation to have Lunar New Year Festivals in Australia and other dinner spots to celebrate with your family. (Sydney.com & Australian Traveller)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• Hirzi Putra Laksana, Editor-in-Chief of What is Up Indonesia? (WIUI) talks to The Perantau Podcast about how they inspire young Indonesians, especially those abroad, to actively engage in politics. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • Jawa barat – Animal Papercraft, is having its first LX in Feb on 18 Feb 2024, 2PM WIB at Dreezel cafe, Dago Atas, Bandung.
  • NTT – LX (theme: Music) on 24 Feb 2024, 3-4.30PM WITA at ABC Room – Undana Student Centre.
  • Western Australia – Relaunch Celebration on 26 Feb 2024, at consulate General of Indonesia in Perth.
• Malam Sastra, Bahas cerpen, diskusi tentang UBUD writers & readers festival. Online or at Balai Kartini 8 Darwin Ave Yarralumla, ACT 2600. Please register before 16/02/2024 here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) and AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) are pleased to bring Queensland members and friends involved in mining, METS, critical minerals and the battery value chain to collaborate, share insights and explore opportunities for partnership and investment a networking event on 22nd February in Brisbane, 5-7.30pm AEST. Register your interest here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Koneksi are looking for dedicated and highly skilled professionals to join the KONEKSI team. Are you passionate about forging strong relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing activities and delivering high-quality technical assistance and presenting our research portfolio to our government partners? Currently we’re opening two vacancies in the stakeholder division. Apply here by 18 February 2024 COB (05.00 PM, Western Indonesia Time)
• NAILA  is currently looking for passionate individuals who are interested in the positions of: Partnerships Officer, Communications Officer, and Language Officer. Please refer to the position descriptions for those positions here and here and apply via. Applications close Monday 12th February 2024.
• Australia Government (Trade and Investment Commission) is looking for Senior Investment Director  as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. This program will operate from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2027. Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 25 February 2024 (Western Indonesian time).
• ACICIS is looking for Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)!. The HRC will be responsible for or designing and implementing HR strategies and practices that promote the cultivation of a positive team ethos and work culture among ACICIS’ Indonesia-based staff, and that contribute to ACICIS’ overall organisational development in Indonesia. Submit your application here by the latest 25 February 2024. 
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• GoFundMe page has been set up for  Alifia Soeryo’s family, the victim of the recent tree incident in North Adelaide. Feel free to donate here
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.

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Attending the grand opening of the Thiess Batam Truck Rebuild Centre which has partnered with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams PSM visited Batam in the Riau Islands province from 29-30 January 2024. (Australian Embassy Indonesia)

In the News

• Perkuat Kerja Sama dengan Australia, Wamenlu RI Dorong Peningkatan Perdagangan dan Investasi yang Saling Menguntungkan (Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia)
• Northern Australia’s live export trade to Indonesia is in limbo as the cattle industry waits for its biggest market to issue import permits for 2024. (ABC Australia News)
• KBRI Canberra menggandeng Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia (PPIA) untuk terlibat dalam mempromosikan pemakaian Bahasa Indonesia di Australia.  (ANTARA News)
• Australia on Sunday, Feb 4, released a “preferred model” for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost uptake of electric cars, in line with standards in most other developed economies. (Reuters)
• Indonesian airline Batik Air has announced it will fly from Canberra to Bali three times a week from June 14 this year. (ABC Australia News)
• Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2024 – the year of the Dragon! Recommendation to have Lunar New Year Festivals in Australia and other dinner spots to celebrate with your family. (Sydney.com & Australian Traveller)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• It’s a Plant-based World – From beefless rendang to shroom balls, Indonesian plant-based food tech startup Green Rebel Foods is making it hip to be vegan. CIO Max Mandias shares his growth ambition with The Katalis. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• AIYA NTT is helding the CV Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 1-3pm WITA. Come and join us in e-meeting by clicking here. Share everything you thought and discuss every single insight.
• Indonesia Citizen – Are you ready for the upcoming Indonesian Election? AIYA VIC x YDS (Young Diplomatic Society) are presenting the panel discussion with some experts, such as Ibu Yacinta (Monash University), Hirzi Putra Laksana (KPMG) and more will offer their insights on the Indonesian political climate, what the election could mean for the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship, and its potential impacts on Indonesian youth. 🇦🇺🇮🇩  Pick your availability attendance by online at zoom meeting or by on-site at Melbourne Uni, on 8 Feb, 6-7.15pm AEDT. Register here 
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) and AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) are pleased to bring Queensland members and friends involved in mining, METS, critical minerals and the battery value chain to collaborate, share insights and explore opportunities for partnership and investment a networking event on 22nd February in Brisbane, 5-7.30pm AEST. Register your interest here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• DT Global is opening for an IT Support Officer based in Jakarta. Apply here by 7 Feb.
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.

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Socceroos to face Indonesia in Asian Cup round of 16.Australia and Indonesia will meet for the first time since the Socceroos claimed a 1-0 Asian Cup qualifying win in Brisbane in 2010 – making the world No.146 a fresh challenge for Graham Arnold’s current charges. (Australian Associated Press)

In the News

• Australia v Indonesia is no David v Goliath battle, says coach Arnold. DOHA, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Australia may have the easiest Asian Cup last 16 game on paper when they take on Indonesia, who scraped through to the knockout stages, but coach Graham Arnold said on Saturday that the south-east Asian team would be a hard nut to crack. (Reuters)
• Australian Border Force using threat of crocodile attacks to deter illegal fishers from the Kimberley. There are reports of three Indonesian deaths due to crocodile attacks in Western Australia’s far northern Kimberley coast. (ABC News)
• Australia Seeks to Work with Indonesia on ESG As Nickel Price Drops. An Australian government official on Friday suggested cooperation with Indonesia to improve the environmental and labor standards of the resources sector, including nickel, amid the weakening price of the silvery-white metal. (Jakarta Globe)
• State and territory diplomacy can enhance Australia-Southeast Asia cooperation. International diplomacy is no longer the exclusive area for national leaders. Subnational diplomacy, which refers to engagement activities involving local actors and institutions, offers Australia many new opportunities to engage Southeast Asia. (The Strategist)
• Indonesia now building Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WDs for Australia. Vehicles built in Indonesia are back in Australian new-car showrooms as some Mitsubishi Pajero Sport production moves away from Thailand. (Drive.com.au)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• Nongkrong Festival proudly presents a series of immersive events to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indonesian and diasporan culture, featuring an all-Indonesian music line-up curated by Sophie McAlister. Food will be available by Melbourne’s best Indonesian restaurants. AIYA receives cheaper/discounted tickets for the NongKrong festival at $30 and “click the link for your discounted tickets”. Sat 3 Feb, Collingwood Yard, VIC.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open 29 January for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• YAIA is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (volunteer). The CEO is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring it delivers against its vision and overseeing the operations of the organisation. Please complete this form and email the following documents in a single PDF to [email protected] by the application deadline of COB 1 February 2024.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here.
• The Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) is hiring for a Strategic Advisor based in Jakarta to work across the VGTI offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and in all Southeast Asian markets. Apply here by 30 Jan.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• 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.
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.

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Pada tanggal 14 Januari lalu, AIYA Chapter Sulawesi Selatan telah menerima kunjungan mahasiswa dari Universitas Tasmania, dan menyambut mereka dengan memperkenalkan secara langsung budaya Bugis-Makassar.

(IDenesia)

In the News

• Sekitar 70.000 tahun lalu ada tanah luas yang kini terendam di lepas pantai Australia dan daya tampungnya setengah juta orang. Menurut penelitian yang diterbitkan pada 15 Desember 2023 lalu dalam jurnal Quaternary Science Reviews, wilayah terendam itu begitu luas sehingga bisa berfungsi sebagai loncatan untuk migrasi dari Indonesia ke Australia. (Detik.com)
• Despite recent tragedies, Indonesia’s volcano tourism continues to grow in popularity. The danger of volcano tourism has come into focus after Indonesia had its worst volcano tragedy since 2021 last month, but a thriving industry continues to attract visitors from across Indonesia and abroad, ensuring a steady flow of people to the top. (ABC News)
• The Garuda Squad’s first win of their 2023 Asian Cup campaign has broken a streak that extends back to 2007 when they last won a group stage match in the Asian Cup against Bahrain. This victory against Vietnam paves the way for a potential match with Australia in the last 16. (Jakarta Globe)
• Neraca perdagangan Indonesia masih mengalami defisit dengan tiga negara mitra dagang utama, yakni Australia, Brasil dan Thailand. Defisit terdalam yang dialami dengan Australia didorong oleh komoditas bahan bakar mineral, bijih logam, terak dan abu, serta logam mulia dan perhiasan/permata. (CNN Indonesia)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• Nongkrong Festival proudly presents a series of immersive events to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indonesian and diasporan culture, featuring an all-Indonesian music line-up curated by Sophie McAlister. Food will be available by Melbourne’s best Indonesian restaurants. The festival will occur on 3 Feb, more info here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EIO for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. The application open from January – March. Submit your application here. For more information click here.
• Orygen Global, in partnership with the Australian Government, has opened applications for the third ASEAN-Australia Youth Mental Health Fellowships Program. Fourteen Fellowships are offered for young people aged 18 to 30 years from Australia and the ASEAN countries. The Fellowships are for young people who are passionate about youth mental health and want to create change in the mental health landscape within the region. Apply here by 22 Jan.
• The Australia Awards Short Course is opening for a 2-week period in August/September 2024 and pre-course is held in July/August 2024 with the theme of women-led MSMEs – ready to export. The course is fully funded and open to all owners and executives of women-led MSMEs. Submit your application here by 28 Jan 2024.
• The Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) is hiring for a Strategic Advisor based in Jakarta to work across the VGTI offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and in all Southeast Asian markets. Apply here by 30 Jan.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• ANU is offering a funded PhD opportunity to work on the ‘Indonesia Trauma Testimony Porject’ (ITTP), led by Prof. Em. Robert Cribb. The ITTP’s aims are to collect and preserve endangered testimonial materials about the 1965-66 mass violence in Indonesia. Please send your EOI to [email protected] by 29 February 2024.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• 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
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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Pada bulan November 2023, Indonesia dan Australia menandatangani perjanjian untuk “meningkatkan kerja sama yang saling menguntungkan” di bidang manufaktur baterai dan pemrosesan mineral penting, seiring upaya Indonesia untuk mengurangi ketergantungannya pada China. Indonesia memiliki rencana ambisius untuk memproduksi sekitar 600.000 kendaraan listrik pada tahun 2030.

(ABC News)

In the News

• Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno revealed that he will reintroduce visa-free travel for visitors from 20 countries, including Australia. The proposed changes will be finalised this month. (SBS News)
• Pada 5 Januari 2024, Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia di Australia (PPIA) menginisiasi pertemuan seluruh ranting perhimpunan pelajar Indonesia baik di Australia maupun di seluruh dunia untuk membahas kontribusi untuk Indonesia. (Tempo)
• Program Pertukaran Pemuda Australia-RI (Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program/AIYEP) 2023-24 telah sukses dilaksanakan dan mewujudkan diplomasi budaya kedua negara. (Detik Edu)
• Pemerintah Indonesia telah menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MoU) dengan Australia terkait pengembangan ekosistem kendaraan listrik (EV). Kesepahaman ini menjadi tanda kolaborasi pengembangan kendaraan listrik di Indonesia akan terjadi di hulu maupun hilir. (CNN Indonesia)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• The Santos Tour Down Under is the first stop for the world’s best teams and cyclists, and the opening event of the UCI WorldTour. The program is held between 12 – 21 January 2024. Explore a detailed program here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EIO for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Submit your application here. For more information click here.
• The Australia Awards Short Course is opening for a 2-week period in August/September 2024 and pre-course is held in July/August 2024 with the theme of women-led MSMEs – ready to export. The course is fully funded and open to all owners and executives of women-led MSMEs. Submit your application here by 28 Jan 2024.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• Apply Now for the Australia Awards Short Course on Women-led MSMEs – Ready to Export. This two-week program is designed for women-led MSME owners and executives. Apply online via this link before 28 January 2024, at 11.59 pm WIB. For more details, please visit this page.
• ANU is offering a funded PhD opportunity to work on the ‘Indonesia Trauma Testimony Porject’ (ITTP), led by Prof. Em. Robert Cribb. The ITTP’s aims are to collect and preserve endangered testimonial materials about the 1965-66 mass violence in Indonesia. Please send your EOI to [email protected] by 29 February 2024.
• ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here
• The Asia Pacific Conference on Business and Marketing (APCBM) is opening abstract paper submissions for the Brisbane conference. APCBM is a platform for researchers, scientists, scholars, students and industry professionals from around the world to present their current research, and foster alliances with peers. Explore more information here and register your interest.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• 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
• 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 Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises 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 or 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, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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