Links 19 May 2025

“Indo Fair 2025” Free and open to all students in year 7-12 in NSW. Please register your interest here by 23 May 2025 to help us plan activities and organize catering for the day
In the News
- PM Australia Kunjungi Indonesia, Bisakah Hubungan Kedua Negara Lebih Erat? – Sejumlah pengamat hubungan internasional berharap Australia dan Indonesia bisa memiliki hubungan yang lebih bermakna, setelah kunjungan Perdana Menteri Anthony Albanese ke Jakarta untuk bertemu Presiden Prabowo Subianto. (ABC News)
- Australia’s Albanese touts defense ties during Indonesia visit – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his country’s defense cooperation with Indonesia during a visit to Jakarta on Thursday, his first trip abroad since his reelection. (The Jakarta Post)
- Indonesia to evaluate CEPA with Australia: Minister Hartarto – Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said that the central government will evaluate its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Australia. (ANTARA)
- Ambassador Brazier Exploring New Ideas to Further Develop Indonesia-Australia’s Partnership – Australia’s Ambassador Rod Brazier has presented his credentials to President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka State Palace in Jakarta May 6 2025. (Metro TV)
- A Decade of FSAI: Celebrating 10 Years of Connections Through Film – Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) is celebrating a decade of promoting Australian and Indonesian films as it returns from 15 May to 14 June 2025. (Metro TV)
- Unis to increase fees as international student numbers fall: S&P – Top-tier universities are tipped to increase tuition fees for overseas students by around 7 per cent this year to offset the downturn in enrolments stemming from the Albanese government’s clamping down on migration and visas, says ratings agency S&P. (Australian Financial Review)
- Sekolah Garuda Terbuka untuk Siswa Miskin, Inklusif, dan Tak Zonasi – Wakil Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains dan Teknologi, (Wamendikti Saintek) Stella Christie mengungkapkan, Sekolah Garuda yang dicanangkan pemerintah bukanlah satuan pendidikan bersifat eksklusif. (KOMPAS)
- US Hits Indonesia with Tariffs-Will Nickel Be Its Trump Card? – Washington and Jakarta recently signed a document on the “Treatment of Information Related to Bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Investment and Economic Security”. Though the details remain confidential, previous pledges for cooperation within the critical mineral supply chain suggest possible cooperation on critical minerals. (Tempo)
Events
- Canberra, are you ready for a cinematic adventure like no other? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 is landing at ANU Kambri Cinema from 17–19 May 2025, and it’s bringing the soul of Indonesia to the big screen! visit this site for reservation!
- Nusantara in Melbourne: Celebration Indonesian Heritage Abroad is a festival celebrating Indonesian heritage and culture, hosted in collaboration with the Asian Hustle Network as part of Asian Heritage Week. No need to register! Join us for amazing workshops, thoughtful discussions, great food and drinks, and fun traditional games!
- 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!
- AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
- AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
- NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!
Tune In
- Apa kata diaspora Indonesia soal hasil pemilu Australia? – Setelah kemenangan Partai Buruh saat pemilu, ada harapan dari diaspora Indonesia di Australia. (ABC Indonesia)
- Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.
- For the past few months, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has been taking over Indonesian social media. Driven by dreams of a better life and greater opportunities abroad, many overlook the challenges and trade-offs that come with it. In this episode of #KaburAjaDulu, one of our blog editors shares her personal journey—the highs, the lows, and the unexpected realities of living overseas.
- Climate Change is well-recognised as a massive challenge facing society today. It is clear that the political, economic and social consequences of climate change will not be felt equally, not only globally but also across Indonesia. (Talking Indonesia)
Opportunities

- We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa. - AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
- CAUSINDY (Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth) is looking for volunteers in various positions. Click here for more information. Applications close 25th May.
- RMIT University is looking for an International Development Advisor. Click here for more information.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing date. Click here for more information!
- The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
- Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
- 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.
- The Australian Government is receiving applications for the Working Holiday Maker program that allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. More info here
- The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
- The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of available vacancies here.
- The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.