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AIYA Links: 13 February

Australia will host key Southeast Asian and Pacific partners to tackle people smuggling, human trafficking and modern slavery. Foreign Minister Penny Wong will be joined by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi for the eighth Bali process ministerial conference in Adelaide on Friday.

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  • After a long period of lockdown, tourists from Australia are finally coming back to Indonesia! Aside from Bali, which has always been a top destination for Australian tourists, we have listed five destinations that will make you hit the road. If you’re also planning to visit Indonesia, you’re coming to the right page! From mountains to the sea, here are the wonderful places that you should visit in Indonesia. Find out more here.
  • Setelah masa kuncitara yang panjang sekali, akhirnya para turis asing dari Australia mulai kembali ke Indonesia! Selain Bali yang sudah lama menjadi tujuan utama bagi mereka, inilah lima tempat yang bakal bikin kamu pengin cus. Kalau kamu berencana untuk mengunjungi Indonesia, kamu datang ke tempat yang tepat! Dari gunung hingga ke laut, berikut daftar tempat cantik yang harus kamu kunjungi di Indonesia. Temukan selebihnya di sini.

Events

  • AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia.
    • Interested in joining our First Nations Book Club? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
  • JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
    • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
    • Ngobrol Santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
  • 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:
    • ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta for more info.
  • ANU’s Indonesia Project is running a webinar on ‘Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital Merchants: Lessons from the second round of the COVID-19 Digital Merchants Survey’, as part of its Global Seminar Series, on the 15th of Feb. Click here for more info.
  • ANU will host a book launch of ‘In sickness and in health: Diagnosing Indonesia takes a snapshot of the state of health and healthcare provision in Indonesia’ will be held at the Coombs Tea Room in Canberra at 3:30pm on 22 Feburary. Register here.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Victoria is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply and find more info here.
  • AIYA Yogyakarta is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply by 20 Feb here.
  • The Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) is a scholarship program by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, giving an opportunity for Indonesian Students to study for a semester at a top education overseas funded by the Ministry. Apply here by 14 Feb.
  • Asia Society Australia is seeking an exceptional and inspiring CEO to position Asia Society Australia as Australia’s leading global think-tank dedicated to Asia. Apply here by 17 Feb.
  • Prospera is looking for a Deputy Director Partnership & Performance with a track record of innovation and an excellent reputation built on substantial partnerships in Government research, public policy and capacity development to contribute to Indonesia’s strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Read more and apply by 21 Feb here.
  • NAILA is looking for a semangat, organised and creative individual to join as NAILA Co-Director. Apply here by 24 Feb.
  • Monash University is seeking an experienced Treasury and Accounting Officer to join the team in the Indonesian campus. Read more and apply by 28 Feb here.
  • The Australian Awards Scholarship applications are now open. Apply here.
  • The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to women, men and children of all nationalities, ages and ability. Beginners are most welcome. The club organizes games throughout the year. Most games are played in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Trainings are held mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, trainings are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex.To keep up to date with training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.
  • Would you like to travel, intern and make lifelong friends in Indonesia for free? Value Learning is sending out an Expression of Interest for the Australian Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Register here.
  • USYD is looking for a Communications and Events officer responsible for producing all communications and marketing material in consultation with the Director and Deputy Director, managing our social media presence and website, coordinating, and promoting all events and activities, and liaising with other professional service units as required to fulfil these tasks. Apply here.
  • Arkblu Capital is a multi-asset private investment firm primarily focused on the venture capital asset class in Indonesia. They are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support a driven and high performing leadership team in the execution of business projects and strategy on a day-to-day basis. Read more on how to apply here.
  • Mosaic Connections is looking for a Communications Manager to lead with planning and developing social media campaigns. Apply here.
  • The Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program will establish 10 new school partnerships between Australian and Indonesian schools. This will include 10 Australian schools and 10 schools from across Indonesia, including schools, madrasahs and pesantren from primary (SD/MI) and secondary levels (SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK). Find the application form for Indonesian schools/madrasahs here and the form for Australian schools here.
  • The Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders to obtain a Masters or PhD from an Australian tertiary institution. The Scholarships have been an important component of the Australian Government’s aid program in Indonesia since 1953. Through study, research and networking, scholarship recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia. Applications for these scholarships are open now until the 1st of May.
  • Register now to take part in the 17th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition. The theme for the Competition is “Magnum Opus”.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
  • Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
  • Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply 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. 
  • DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
  • Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2023. Find out more here.

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

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AIYA Links: 6 February

Laporan terbaru menunjukkan semakin banyak warga di Australia yang menunda atau enggan pergi ke dokter umum karena sekarang harus membayar. Beberapa diantaranya adalah warga asal Indonesia dan inilah cerita mereka.

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  • It is important to consider that Indonesia and Australia’s differing colonial histories have created an artificial distinction between our own countries’ past. If both changed the approach we use to look at our nation’s histories, we might find that they are not so different after all. Read more about the pre-colonial contacts between Australia and Indonesia here.
  • Everything you need to know about studying abroad in Yogyakarta, Indonesia – this week, one of our National Blog Editors, Maddie, has written about her experiences and recommendations for studying abroad in Indonesia to help inform international students prior to departure. Read it here.

Events

  • AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia.
    • Interested in joining our First Nations Book Club? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
  • JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
    • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
    • Ngobrol Santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
  • 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:
    • ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta for more info.
  • ANU’s Indonesia Project is running a webinar on ‘Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital Merchants: Lessons from the second round of the COVID-19 Digital Merchants Survey’, as part of its Global Seminar Series, on the 15th of Feb. Click here for more info.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Victoria is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply and find more info here.
  • Would you like to travel, intern and make lifelong friends in Indonesia for free? Value Learning is sending out an Expression of Interest for the Australian Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Register here.
  • Arkblu Capital is a multi-asset private investment firm primarily focused on the venture capital asset class in Indonesia. They are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support a driven and high performing leadership team in the execution of business projects and strategy on a day-to-day basis. Read more on how to apply here.
  • Mosaic Connections is looking for a Communications Manager to lead ead with planning and developing social media campaigns. Apply here.
  • Prospera is looking for a Head of Macro – Finance – Climate & Energy that will lead a team providing analytic support to Prospera’s Practice Areas, responding to new and emerging policy issues, and addressing macroeconomic and financial sector, and climate and energy policy issues facing the government of Indonesia. Apply here by 7 Feb.
  • Prospera is looking for a Deputy Director Partnership & Performance with a track record of innovation and an excellent reputation built on substantial partnerships in Government research, public policy and capacity development to contribute to Indonesia’s strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Read more and apply by 21 Feb here.
  • Monash University is seeking an experienced Treasury and Accounting Officer to join the team in the Indonesian campus. Read more and apply by 28 Feb here.
  • The Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program will establish 10 new school partnerships between Australian and Indonesian schools. This will include 10 Australian schools and 10 schools from across Indonesia, including schools, madrasahs and pesantren from primary (SD/MI) and secondary levels (SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK). Find the application form for Indonesian schools/madrasahs here and the form for Australian schools here.
  • The Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders to obtain a Masters or PhD from an Australian tertiary institution. The Scholarships have been an important component of the Australian Government’s aid program in Indonesia since 1953. Through study, research and networking, scholarship recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia. Applications for these scholarships are open now until the 1st of May.
  • Register now to take part in the 17th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition. The theme for the Competition is “Magnum Opus”.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
  • Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
  • Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply 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. 
  • DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
  • Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2023. Find out more here.

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

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Hal-hal yang Perlu Diketahui Tentang Studi Luar Negeri di Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Ditulis oleh Maddie Crothers – AIYA National Blog Editor

Diterjemahkan oleh Iffa Zuraida – AIYA National Translation Team

Klik di sini untuk versi Bahasa Inggris.

Jika Anda masih mempertimbangkan studi, saya sangat menganjurkan Anda untuk melakukan studi luar negeri di Indonesia! Kalau Anda sudah memulai perjalanan studi, saya turut bergembira atas kesempatan berharga yang hanya dialami sekali seumur hidup ini! Artikel ini akan membahas mengenai runtutan pengalaman saya serta beberapa rekomendasi sebagai informasi yang dapat membantu para pelajar internasional sebelum keberangkatannya. 

Lebih dari 22 universitas berada di kota Yogyakarta, sehingga daerah tersebut terkenal sebagai kota pelajar. Oleh karena itu, terdapat lebih dari 3000 kafe yang tersedia sebagai pilihan para siswa untuk tempat belajar. Universitas Gadja Mada (UGM, dibacanya u-geh-em) adalah universitas yang paling terkenal untuk pertukaran pelajar karena merupakan salah satu universitas tertua, terbesar dan terbaik di Indonesia. Misalnya pada tahun 2018, ada sekitar 2,300 siswa internasional dari 91 negara yang menjalankan studinya di UGM. Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) adalah cara terbaik dan termudah untuk terlibat dalam program pertukaran pelajar. ACICIS dapat membantu Anda perihal pembuatan visa, pendaftaran universitas dan akomodasi selama 4-6 bulan semester Anda di luar negeri. ACICIS menawarkan berbagai program, seperti contohnya siswa yang mengikuti FLIP program dapat mempelajari bahasa Indonesia serta berbagai ilmu lainnya sebagai nilai tambah terhadap suatu gelar. Walaupun ada banyak universitas dan cara lainnya untuk mempersiapkan studi di luar negeri, ini merupakan salah satu opsi terbaik.

Biaya

Sebagai kota pelajar, Yogyakarta merupakan kota dengan biaya hidup yang sangat terjangkau. Makanan, tempat tinggal, dan hiburan secara rata-rata jauh lebih murah dibandingkan kota Jakarta dan Bali. Sebagai contoh, makanan Indonesia biasanya seharga antara $1-3 (AUD), sementara hidangan ala Barat kira-kira seharga $5-8. Biaya akomodasi bisa seharga antara $100-$400 per bulan dengan para pelajar biasanya tinggal di kos-kosan, homestay, atau hotel. Kos sebagai tempat tinggal serupa dengan akomodasi siswa, biasanya terdiri dari beberapa kamar sederhana dengan kamar mandi pribadi. Mencuci pakaian biasanya dikenakan biaya sekitar $1 per satu kilo (meskipun saya tidak merekomendasikan membawa pakaian yang berharga atau bernilai sentimental karena sangat berkemungkinan untuk hilang atau rusak di mesin pengering tempat cuci pakaian tersebut)! Berdasarkan pengalaman saya, memiliki tabungan sekitar $8000 sudah sangat mencukupi untuk hidup nyaman (sambil menjelajahi kota-kota di Indonesia) selama masa semester studi tersebut. 

Transportasi

Biaya transportasi disini juga sangat terjangkau, dengan menggunakan Grab bike dan Gojek seharga mulai dari 85 sen hingga  $2 tergantung jaraknya atau sekitar kalau menggunakan mobil. Metode transportasi inilah yang paling sering saya gunakan sepanjang semester. Pengemudi Grab bike dan Gojek menyediakan helm untuk tiap perjalanan, namun, helm yang berkualitas lebih bagus bisa dibeli dengan harga sekitar $30.

Ada juga beberapa siswa yang menyewa motor sendiri. Umumnya, agar dapat ditanggung oleh asuransi, surat izin mengemudi motor dan surat izin mengemudi motor internasional harus diperoleh sebelum berangkat dari Australia. Menurut saya, lalu lintas di Yogyakarta tidak sesibuk daerah lainnya seperti Jakarta dan Bali, sehingga merupakan tempat yang tepat kalau Anda tertarik ingin mulai mengendarai sepeda motor. 

Akomodasi

Cara terbaik untuk menentukan akomodasi jangka panjang di Yogyakarta adalah dengan memulai pencarian saat sudah tiba disana dan mengunjungi berbagai macam akomodasi. Namun, ada baiknya kalau sebelum tiba sudah memiliki beberapa opsi ide untuk tempat tinggal, melalui aplikasi seperti Mamikos atau Airbnb yang dapat membantu Anda. Saya menyarankan untuk reservasi hotel terlebih dahulu untuk akomodasi minggu pertama, lalu dari situ mulai mencari lokasi tempat tinggal jangka panjang. Kalau Anda mengikuti program studi luar negeri dari ACICIS, mereka akan menyediakan seorang siswa Indonesia sebagai ‘buddy’ yang akan membantu Anda dalam pencarian akomodasi, sehingga proses pencariannya bisa menjadi jauh lebih mudah. Biaya sewa dibayarkan per bulan, sehingga Anda tidak terikat harus terikat oleh satu akomodasi selama masa studi Anda. Umumnya, tiap akomodasi sudah mencakup pembersihan kamar mingguan, dapur bersama, toilet pribadi, dan AC. Perlu diketahui bahwa beberapa akomodasi memberlakukan jam malam, serta regulasi tertentu terkait jenis kelamin atau alkohol. 

Saya juga merekomendasikan untuk memilih tempat tinggal yang jaraknya tempuhnya tidak melebihi 15 menit dari universitas Anda, karena sebagian besar waktu Anda akan dihabiskan di universitas dan sekitarnya untuk belajar, perkumpulan pelajar, beserta berbagai acara dan kegiatan.

Penting untuk diketahui bahwa Anda tidak harus sudah menentukan akomodasi jangka panjang sebelum tiba di Yogyakarta, karena mendapatkan tempat yang tepat sebelum tiba di negara merupakan hal yang sangat sulit. Namun percayalah pasti Anda akan menemukan tempat itu ketika Anda tiba, Anda hanya butuh melakukan sedikit pencarian.  

Kegiatan untuk Pelajar

Sebagaian besar universitas akan mengadakan sebuah expo yang menunjukkan seluruh himpunan dan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler yang ada. Di UGM, acara ini adalah Gelanggang Expo atau ‘Gelex’. Dari pengalaman saya, ada berbagai macam himpunan universitas, dari perkumpulan olahraga seperti Muay Thai, judo, tenis dan sepak bola hingga himpunan lainnya seperti catur, snorkeling, tari tradisional, seni dan musik.

Saya sangat merekomendasikan Anda untuk belajar Bahasa Indonesia sebelum menjalankan studi in-country, untuk menghadapi hambatan berbahasa.  Wisma Bahasa adalah tempat belajar bahasa Indonesia yang ternama, dengan kelas seharga $30 selama 1 jam dan 45 menit, kelas dapat dilakukan secara daring sebelum semester dimulai lalu dilanjutkan secara luring di Yogyakarta Wisma Bahasa selama semester berlangsung. Wisma Bahasa juga memiliki pilihan untuk belajar bahasa sambil karyawisata, seperti pergi ke Borobudur, membuat batik, kelas memasak atau sambil menjelajahi bagian-bagian kota yang tersembunyi. Menurut saya, para gurunya sangatlah menarik dan Wisma Bahasa merupakan cara yang sangat bagus untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berbahasa Indonesia saya lebih dalam. 

Magang dan Kegiatan Relawan

Dengan kemungkinan besar Anda tidak akan bekerja sambil studi luar negeri di Indonesia, kesempatan ini dapat Anda gunakan untuk menambah pengalaman in-country dalam beberapa bidang pekerjaan, baik secara paruh waktu sambil belajar atau pada akhir semester. Yogyakarta memiliki berbagai macam organisasi yang akan dengan senang hati menerima pekerja magang paruh waktu. ACICIS mempunyai daftar organisasi penempatan di Yogyakarta, termasuk untuk Anda yang tertarik pada bidang-bidang hukum, pembangunan,  jurnalistik, bisnis, hubungan internasional atau keberlanjutan dan bidang lainnya.

Salah satu kegiatan yang dinikmati siswa internasional adalah menjadi relawan di Rumah Impian dengan membantu anak-anak berisiko tinggi untuk belajar dan melatih kemampuan berbahasa Inggris mereka. Kalau Anda adalah seorang penutur asli atau seorang yang lancar berbahasa Inggris, ada banyak kesempatan untuk menjadi relawan mengajar bahasa Inggris karena banyak siswa Indonesia yang ingin menambah pengalaman dan mengembangkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggrisnya dari seorang penutur asli. 

Metode Pembayaran

Untuk masa tinggal jangka panjang di Indonesia, OVO merupakan aplikasi yang bagus untuk pembayaran transportasi, restoran dan belanja langsung dari HP Anda. Aplikasi ini hanya perlu memindai sebuah barcode, memasukkan jumlah yang harus dibayarkan dan menyelesaikan pembayaran. Membuat akun OVO juga sangatlah mudah. Melalui aplikasi transfer uang secara daring seperti ‘WISE’, bisa mengkonversi dollar Australia ke Rupiah dengan kurs yang rendah dan bisa dipindahkan dengan mudah ke akun OVO Anda. 

Secara umum, pelajar menerima visa KITAS untuk satu semester di luar negeri, dan hal ini memungkinkan siswa untuk membuka rekening bank Indonesia sekiranya setelah 3 bulan. 

Kartu lainnya yang cukup populer di kalangan pelajar semester ini termasuk WISE dan UP, yang tidak menambahkan biaya konversi dan tidak mengenakan biaya ATM. Mirip dengan ING, namun, kalau menggunakan ING harus ada tabungan sebesar $1000 terlebih dahulu, kartunya harus digunakan sebanyak 5 kali dalam sebulan, dan tidak bisa digunakan oleh pengguna yang tinggal di luar negeri – karena kartunya otomatis terkunci setelah 5 bulan. Westpac memiliki biaya transaksi yang sangat rendah ketika Anda menarik dari mitra ATM CIMB Bank, tetapi ada biaya pembayaran kartu kredit. Secara keseluruhan, saya merekomendasikan pakai WISE dan UP, dan juga memiliki lebih dari satu kartu untuk mencoba opsi manfaat yang dimiliki tiap kartu tersebut. 

Yogyakarta adalah kota yang aman dan layak untuk dihuni, penuh dengan berbagai bahasa dan budaya dengan harga terjangkau, warga lokal yang ramah dan tempat wisata yang mengagumkan. Yogyakarta adalah sebuah tempat yang sangat menakjubkan untuk menyelesaikan studi di luar negeri Anda! 

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AIYA Links: 30 January

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  • For approximately 100 years before the envoys of British imperial domination set foot on the sandy shores of Botany Bay, the Yolngu people of Arnhem land were linked to the Bugis people of Makassar, South Sulawesi through the trade of a humble item of fodder: the sea cucumber, or trepang in Indonesian. Riding the north-west monsoon winds around December each year fleets of Makassan perahu arrived on the coast of Arnhem Land. There Makassan sailors established settlements to trade tobacco, iron tools, alcohol, and cloth with the local Yolngu people for trepang. Once the rains ceased some months later processed cargoes of sea cucumber would be shipped and sold to Chinese merchants. The Yolngu people had become part of an extraordinary pre-modern transnational system of trade linking them with Indonesia and beyond to China. Read this week’s AIYA blog here.

Events

  • AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia.
    • Interested in joining our First Nations Book Club? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
  • JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
    • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
    • Ngobrol Santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
  • 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:
    • ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta for more info.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Victoria is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply and find more info here.
  • Would you like to travel, intern and make lifelong friends in Indonesia for free? Value Learning is sending out an Expression of Interest for the Australian Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Register here.
  • Prospera is looking for a Senior Project Officer (People & Culture) who will oversee the entire range of people and culture activities including workforce planning, employment relations and performance management. Apply here by 31 Jan.
  • Prospera is looking for a Senior Economist (Climate & Energy Lead) who will coordinate a key aspect of Prospera’s climate and energy activities, assisting in framing climate and energy policy issues and addressing the analytic needs of engagement areas. Apply here by 2 Feb.
  • Nominations for the 2023 Young Women To Watch In International Affairs list are now open. Apply here by 3 Feb.
  • ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (AASYP) recruiting volunteers for various positions; CEO, COO, CMO, and CCO. Find more info here and apply by 5 Feb.
  • Prospera is looking for a Head of Macro – Finance – Climate & Energy that will lead a team providing analytic support to Prospera’s Practice Areas, responding to new and emerging policy issues, and addressing macroeconomic and financial sector, and climate and energy policy issues facing the government of Indonesia. Apply here by 7 Feb.
  • Mosaic Connections is looking for a Communications Manager to lead ead with planning and developing social media campaigns. Apply here.
  • Prospera is looking for a Deputy Director Partnership & Performance with a track record of innovation and an excellent reputation built on substantial partnerships in Government research, public policy and capacity development to contribute to Indonesia’s strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Read more and apply by 21 Feb here.
  • Register now to take part in the 17th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition. The theme for the Competition is “Magnum Opus”.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
  • ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative –  aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
  • Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
  • Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply 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. 
  • DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
  • Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2023. Find out more here.

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

AIYA Blog

Pandangan dari Selatan

Menjelajahi Kontak Pra-Kolonial antara Australia dan Indonesia

Ditulis oleh Leo Barry – AIYA National Blog Editor

Terjemahan oleh Wes Trianugeraha – AIYA National Translation Team

Klik di sini untuk versi Bahasa Inggris.

Selama kurang lebih 100 tahun sebelum utusan kerajaan Inggris menginjakkan kaki di pantai berpasir Botany Bay, orang Yolngu di tanah Arnhem telah menjalin hubungan dengan orang Bugis di Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, melalui perdagangan makanan ternak yang sederhana: teripang, atau sea cucumber dalam bahasa Inggris. Mengendarai angin muson barat laut sekitar bulan Desember tiap tahun, armada perahu Makassar tiba di pesisir pantai Arnhem Land. Di sana, para pelaut Makassar mendirikan pemukiman untuk berdagang dengan penduduk YoIngu setempat dengan menukar tembakau, perkakas besi, alkohol, dan kain untuk teripang. Begitu hujan reda beberapa bulan kemudian, muatan teripang yang telah diproses akan dikirim dan dijual ke pedagang-pedagang Cina. Komunitas Yolngu telah menjadi bagian dari sistem perdagangan transnasional pra-modern yang luar biasa yang menghubungkan mereka dengan Indonesia, dan lebih jauh lagi ke Cina.

Banyak narasi penting mengenai perdagangan teripang yang berada di luar pandangan historiografi kolonialis telah terekam di dalam alur lagu dan tradisi lisan komunitas Yolngu yang kaya akan kebudayaan di Arnhem Land. Kisah-kisah dalam lagu dan tarian yang diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi merupakan beberapa narasi dan deskripsi terkaya tentang ikatan yang dalam antara kedua kelompok tersebut. Beberapa bukti kuat tentang keterikatan orang-orang Makassar-Yolngu dapat ditemukan dalam kosakata bahasa Yolngu Matha (Yolŋu Matha), yang memiliki kata-kata Melayu, Jawa, Bugis, dan bahkan Portugis. Aspek ritual dan agama Pribumi juga ada di Arnhem Land dan tidak di tempat lain di Australia. Sejarah lisan Yolngu ini sebagian juga mewakili salah satu sanggahan terbesar dari laporan akademik awal perdagangan.

Laporan akademik awal tentang hubungan Yolngu-Indonesia pada umumnya terfokus secara eksklusif pada perdagangan dengan orang Makassar. Profesor Campbell Macknight dari Australia yang menulis “The Voyage to Marege” pada tahun 1976 adalah bagian awal dari pengetahuan akademis yang mempopulerkan sejarah industri ekspor pertama Australia. Macknight mengandalkan penelitian arkeologi dan arsip, tetapi secara terbuka menolak kegunaan tradisi lisan Yolngu. Penelitiannya menempatkan awal perdagangan dan kehadiran Indonesia di Australia pada kisaran tahun 1700-an. Peneliti lain telah menemukan cerita Yolngu tentang kelompok lain seperti Bayini dan Wurumulla, komunitas-komunitas terpisah yang diyakini oleh penduduk Yolngu telah mengunjungi dan menetap di tanah Arnhem sebelum orang Makassar. Namun, kelompok-kelompok ini menempati grey area yang begitu mewabah dalam sejarah lisan – antara sejarah dan mitos, fakta dan fabel. Wurumulla dianggap oleh Yolngu berasal dari ‘tanah orang mati’, sedangkan Bayini berasal dari bulan. Antropolog kedua komunitas tersebut dengan demikian menjadi korban keangkuhan kolonial; bahwa sejarah hanya bernilai sebesar kertas yang bertuliskan narasi tersebut. Oleh karena itu, komunitas-komunitas Wurrumulla dan Bayini tidak diperlakukan secara selayaknya dan keberadaan mereka tetap dikategorikan ke dalam klasifikasi cerita rakyat dan mitos akademik Barat.

Pada tahun 2013, sebuah lukisan batu ganjil di dekat Cape Wessel di timur laut Arnhem Land menjadi bukti “nyata” pertama tentang keberadaan pengunjung pra-Makassar ke benua Australia. Lukisan itu menggambarkan perahu cadik ganda yang sama sekali berbeda dari perahu Makassar manapun; tipe perahu yang lebih mirip dengan perahu yang berasal dari wilayah Maluku di Indonesia. Lukisan seni cadas lain di Kepulauan Wessel menggambarkan sesuatu yang tampaknya merupakan peta yang sangat akurat untuk pulau Banda di Indonesia, yang juga terletak di Maluku. Selama bertahun-tahun, Antropolog Amerika Ian Mcintosh telah bekerja keras untuk mensintesis tradisi lisan Yolngu untuk memasukkan perspektif komunitas tersebut ke dalam sejarah. Karyanya telah menghasilkan hasil yang luar biasa, mengubah secara dratis narasi akademis yang diterima tentang hubungan pertama Australia dengan dunia luar.

Mcintosh telah menerbitkan serangkaian makalah dan esai selama beberapa dekade, sekaligus juga bekerja sama dengan para tetua Yolngu dan mendirikan kelompok antropolog dan arkeolog bernama “Pastmasters” yang didedikasikan untuk mempelajari sejarah Arnhem Land. Hal tersebut mendemonstrasikan seberapa detail Mcintosh menunjukkan bagaimana Arnhem Land mengalami tidak hanya satu gelombang migrasi Indonesia pra-kolonial, melainkan tiga gelombang migrasi. Ketiga gelombang tersebut dicirikan oleh hubungan yang berbeda dengan Kelompok-kelompok Adat Pertama Arnhem Land, mulai dari “timbal balik hingga pola pelecehan dan dominasi”. Hubungan yang sangat bervariasi ini dengan jelas tertanam dalam bahasa, adat istiadat, dan seni Yolngu, dan dengan terbuka melemahkan konsepsi sederhana yang sebelumnya digunakan untuk menjelaskan hubungan pra-kolonial ini. Beberapa pernyataan Mcintosh mencakup adanya tiga gelombang kontak Indonesia yang berbeda: yang pertama adalah Wurrumula, dilanjutkan dengan Bayini, dan yang terakhir dengan Makassar. Ada juga pernyataan mengenai hipotesis tentang pendirian pangkalan militer oleh orang-orang yang melarikan diri dari konflik antara Belanda dan Kerajaan Gowa-Tallo di pantai Australia pada tahun 1660-an.

Melalui keterlibatannya dengan tradisi lisan Yolngu yang berharga ini, McIntosh telah memperoleh wawasan luar biasa tentang sejarah kontak komunitas tersebut dengan dunia luar yang diabaikan begitu saja oleh banyak antropolog sebelumnya. Karya ini mengakui legitimasi sejarah lisan Pribumi dengan menggunakan pendekatan yang menciptakan historiografi anti-kolonial. Pendekataan ini memberikan hasil yang unggul dalam upaya rekayasa ulang masa lalu kita. Namun, sangatlah disayangkan bahwa hal tersebut mengandalkan upaya dari orang non-Pribumi.

Pada September 2022, grup musik Yolngu Australia bernama ‘Ngulmiya’ mengunjungi Indonesia untuk bermain di candi Borobudur di Jawa Tengah. Mereka merupakan bagian dari delegasi budaya Australia untuk acara G20 tahun lalu dan membawakan lagu “Bendera Merah” atau “Dharrimana” dalam bahasa Yolŋu Matha. Dalam lagu tersebut, frase Bahasa Indonesia “dari mana” atau “dari mana asalmu?” dapat dikenali secara langsung. Warisan pengaruh Indonesia di Arnhem Land masih sangat jelas hingga masa kini.

Di situs web Pastmaster-nya, McIntosh menulis:

“Sangat jelaslah sekarang bahwa garis artifisial yang membatasi zona kepercayaan dan pengaruh antara Australia dan Indonesia, yang telah lama dianjurkan (di) dalam literatur antropologi dan arkeologi, sudah seharusnya dihapus.”

Sangatlah penting untuk mempertimbangkan bahwa perbedaan sejarah kolonial Indonesia dan Australia telah menciptakan perbedaan artifisial antara masa lalu negara kita sendiri. Jika kedua negara mengubah pendekatan yang digunakan untuk melihat sejarah bangsa kita, kita mungkin dapat menemukan bahwa kedua bangsa tersebut tidaklah jauh berbeda.

AIYA Blog

Southward Gaze

Exploring Pre-Colonial Contacts Between Australia and Indonesia

Written by Leo Barry – AIYA National Blog Editor

Indonesian translation by Wes Trianugeraha – AIYA National Translation Team

Click here for Bahasa Indonesia version.

For approximately 100 years before the envoys of British imperial domination set foot on the sandy shores of Botany Bay, the Yolngu people of Arnhem land were linked to the Bugis people of Makassar, South Sulawesi through the trade of a humble item of fodder: the sea cucumber, or trepang in Indonesian. Riding the north-west monsoon winds around December each year fleets of Makassan perahu arrived on the coast of Arnhem Land. There Makassan sailors established settlements to trade tobacco, iron tools, alcohol, and cloth with the local Yolngu people for trepang. Once the rains ceased some months later processed cargoes of sea cucumber would be shipped and sold to Chinese merchants. The Yolngu people had become part of an extraordinary pre-modern transnational system of trade linking them with Indonesia and beyond to China.  

Much of the most important accounts of the trepang trade lie firmly outside the gaze of colonialist historiography, within the rich songlines and oral traditions of the Yolngu clans of Arnhem Land. Stories within song and dance passed down from generation to generation constitute some of the richest narratives and descriptions regarding the deep ties between the two groups. Some of the strongest evidence for the Makassan-Yolngu links can be found in the vocabulary of the Yolngu Matha language (Yolŋu Matha), which possesses Malay, Javanese, Bugis, and even Portuguese words. Aspects of Indigenous ritual and religion also exist in Arnhem Land and nowhere else in Australia. This Yolngu oral history also represents, in part, one of the greatest refutations of early academic accounts of the trade. 

Early academic accounts of Yolngu-Indonesian links were ultimately focused exclusively on the trade with Makassans. Australian professor Campbell Macknight’s 1976 “The Voyage to Marege” was the first piece of academic scholarship to popularise the history of Australia’s first export industry. Macknight relied upon archaeological and archival research but openly dismissed the utility of Yolngu oral tradition. His research placed the beginning of the trade and Indonesia’s presence in Australia around the 1700s. Others had come across Yolngu tales of other groups such as the Bayini and the Wurumulla, separate peoples believed by the Yolngu to have visited and settled in Arnhem land before the Makassans. These groups however, occupied the grey area so endemic to oral history between history and myth, between fact and fable. The Wurumulla were thought by the Yolngu to have come from the ‘land of the dead,’ and the Bayini from the moon. Both anthropologists, thus fell victim to the colonial conceit; history is only worth the paper it’s written on. The Wurrumulla and Bayini as such were not treated with the effort they deserved and their existence remained relegated to the category of Western academic classification of folklore and myth. 

In 2013 a peculiar rock painting near Cape Wessel in North-East Arnhem Land became the first “tangible” piece of evidence for the existence of pre-Makassan visitors to the Australian continent. The painting depicts a double-outrigger ship entirely dissimilar from any Makassan perahu, resembling rather a ship from the Maluku area of Indonesia. Another rock art painting on the Wessel Islands depicts what seems to be an outstandingly accurate map of the Indonesian island of Banda, also located in Maluku. Over many years American anthropologist Ian Mcintosh has worked hard to synthesise Yolngu oral tradition to rightfully incorporate its perspective within history. His work has produced remarkable results, overturning the accepted academic narrative of Australia’s first connections with the outside world.  

Publishing a string of papers and essays over many decades while working closely with Yolngu elders as well as founding a group of anthropologists and archaeologists named “Pastmasters” dedicated to the study of Arnhem Land’s history, Mcintosh has convincingly demonstrated that Arnhem Land had enjoyed not one but three waves of pre-colonial Indonesian migration. All three waves were characterised by different relationships with Arnhem Land’s First Nations people, ranging from “reciprocity to patterns of abuse and domination.” These widely varying relationships are clearly embedded in Yolngu language, custom, and art, and patently undermine previously simplistic conceptions of these pre-colonial links. Some of Mcintosh’s assertions include the existence of three distinct waves of Indonesian contact: first the Wurrumula, then the Bayini, and finally the Makassans, as well as the hypothesised founding of a military base by fleeing members of the conflict between the Dutch and Gowa-Tallo Sultanates on Australia’s shores in the 1660s. 

Through this engagement with rich Yolngu oral tradition McIntosh has gained remarkable insight into the history of their contacts with the outside world that in their pride, many previous anthropologists simply ignored. This work recognises the legitimacy of Indigenous oral history using approaches that create an anti-colonial historiography that induce superior results in the recreation of our past. It is a shame however that it has taken the work of non-Indigenous people to get.

In September 2022, an Australian Yolngu musical group called ‘Ngulmiya’ visited Indonesia to play at Borobudur temple in Central Java as part of Australia’s cultural delegation to last year’s G20 event. They performed their song “Red Flag,” or “Dharrimana” in Yolngu Matha where presence of the Bahasa Indonesia phrase “dari mana” or “where are you from?” can be instantly recognised.This legacy of Indonesian influence on Arnhem Land continues to still be remarkably clear today.

On his Pastmaster’s website McIntosh writes: 

“It is now evident that the artificial line demarcating zones of belief and influence between Australia and Indonesia, long advocated (for) in the anthropological and archaeological literature, should now be erased.” 

It is important to consider that Indonesia and Australia’s differing colonial histories have created an artificial distinction between our own countries’ past. If both changed the approach we use to look at our nation’s histories, we might find that they are not so different after all.

AIYA Links, AIYA News

AIYA Links: 23 January

In the News

On the Blog

  • As summer arrives and the Australian borders have long been opened for travel, now is a great time to plan your trip to enjoy the nation’s beaches, cities, natural sites and historical landmarks. To help you prepare for your future adventure, here are some important smartphone apps that you can download that will make your journey a lot more convenient and enjoyable. Read more.

Tune In

Events

  • AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia.
    • Interested in joining our First Nations Book Club? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
  • JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
    • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
    • Ngobrol Santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
  • 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:
    • ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta for more info.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Victoria is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply and find more info here.
  • Would you like to travel, intern and make lifelong friends in Indonesia for free? Value Learning is sending out an Expression of Interest for the Australian Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Register here.
  • Asia Education Foundation is looking for a Digital Marketing and Communications Officer (27 Jan) and an Education Programs Coordinator (30 Jan) in Australia.
  • IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is seeking a Lead Trade and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser to lead the integration and mainstreaming of GEDSI across all Katalis activities and strengthen GEDSI through bilateral trade and investment opportunities. Apply by 30 Jan here. 
  • Prospera is looking for a Senior Project Officer (People & Culture) who will oversee the entire range of people and culture activities including workforce planning, employment relations and performance management. Apply here by 31 Jan.
  • Prospera is looking for a Senior Economist (Climate & Energy Lead) who will coordinate a key aspect of Prospera’s climate and energy activities, assisting Prospera in framing climate and energy policy issues and addressing the analytic needs of engagement areas. Apply here by 2 Feb.
  • Nominations for the 2023 Young Women To Watch In International Affairs list are now open. Apply here by 3 Feb.
  • Prospera is looking for a Head of Macro – Finance – Climate & Energy that will lead a team providing analytic support to Prospera’s Practice Areas, responding to new and emerging policy issues, and addressing macroeconomic and financial sector, and climate and energy policy issues facing the government of Indonesia. Apply here by 7 Feb.
  • Mosaic Connections is looking for a Communications Manager to lead ead with planning and developing social media campaigns. Apply here.
  • Prospera is looking for a Deputy Director Partnership & Performance with a track record of innovation and an excellent reputation built on substantial partnerships in Government research, public policy and capacity development to contribute to Indonesia’s strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Read more and apply by 21 Feb here.
  • Register now to take part in the 17th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition. The theme for the Competition is “Magnum Opus”.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
  • ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative –  aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
  • Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
  • Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply 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. 
  • DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
  • Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2023. Find out more here.

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

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AIYA Links: 16 January

In a society with so many distinct ethnic groups, a variety of diverse traditions and ways of life need to be recognized, celebrated, and represented; this is a task that Indonesia has yet to accomplish.

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In the News

On the Blog

As summer arrives and the Australian borders have long been opened for travel, now is a great time to plan your trip to enjoy the nation’s beaches, cities, natural sites and historical landmarks. To help you prepare for your future adventure, here are some important smartphone apps that you can download that will make your journey a lot more convenient and enjoyable. Read more.

Tune In

Events

  • AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! The Kumpul Committee was established to connect with and celebrate the Indigenous cultures of both Australia and Indonesia.
    • Interested in joining our First Nations Book Club? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here to keep up to date.
  • JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
    • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
    • Ngobrol Santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
  • JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange now moved to Zoom! It is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English, and held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 1pm WIB/4pm AEST. Starting on 4 September, join FLEX here (a recurring link).
  • 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:
    • ACT: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Marie Reay Building, ANU. Follow @aiya_act on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
    • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta for more info.

Opportunities

  • AIYA Victoria is looking for more committee members for their 2023 committee. Apply and find more info here.
  • Would you like to travel, intern and make lifelong friends in Indonesia for free? Value Learning is sending out an Expression of Interest for the Australian Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Register here.
  • Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is looking for policy researchers for a 6-month program where you will learn the skills necessary to work at a think tank and grow your expertise in Indonesian policymaking. Apply here by 13 Jan.
  • DT Global is looking for a Governance Coordinator who will be responsible for coordination with GoI partners on all matters pertaining to overall program governance such as secretariat support for the working group and steering committee members. Apply here by 17 Jan.
  • IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is seeking a Short Term Adviser Copywriter/Editor to support various communications-related writing assignments in English, and report to the Katalis Communications Adviser. Apply by 17 Jan here.
  • The Australian Government Department of Education is looking for a Senior Policy Officer assists the Counsellor and Deputy Director in providing analysis and input to whole-of-government policy development in education, training and research. Apply here by 22 Jan.
  • The Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission is looking for a Business Development Manager to provide services to Australian businesses looking to win business or expand to Indonesia. Apply here by 24 Jan.
  • IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is seeking a Lead Trade and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser to lead the integration and mainstreaming of GEDSI across all Katalis activities and strengthen GEDSI through bilateral trade and investment opportunities. Apply by 30 Jan here. 
  • Prospera is looking for a Senior Project Officer (People & Culture) who will oversee the entire range of people and culture activities including workforce planning, employment relations and performance management. Apply here by 31 Jan.
  • Mosaic Connections is looking for a Communications Manager to lead ead with planning and developing social media campaigns. Apply here.
  • Register now to take part in the 17th Indonesian Film Festival Short Film Competition. The theme for the Competition is “Magnum Opus”.
  • The Australia-Indonesia Centre is launching its online Talent Accelerator Program (TAP), aimed at increasing the impact and leadership of early career researchers across Indonesia and Australia. Apply here.
  • The University of Sydney is looking for candidates for a domestic funded PhD scholarship that includes a small budget for field-work to look at coverage and equity in the South East Asia Region including Indonesia. The candidate will have the option to explore interests in migrant border, gender issues and identifying pro-equity strategies to reach under-served populations. Ideally the candidate will start in semester one of 2023, to enable alignment with other projects. There is flexibility in shaping the project to their interest. Please contact A/Professor Meru Sheel ([email protected]) for further information.
  • ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative –  aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
  • Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
  • Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
  • Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
  • Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply 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. 
  • DT Global (KIAT) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out more 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
  • Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2023. Find out more here.

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Berencana Mengunjungi atau Tinggal di Australia? Beberapa Aplikasi Wajib yang Membuat Hidup Menjadi Lebih Mudah!

Ditulis oleh  Shayma Abdellatif – AIYA National Blog Editor

Diterjemahkan oleh Gabriella Pasya  – AIYA National Translation Team

Saat musim panas tiba dan Australia telah membuka perbatasan untuk pelaku perjalanan, sekarang adalah waktu yang tepat untuk merencanakan liburan Anda untuk menikmati pantai, kota, situs alam, dan landmark bersejarah negara ini. Untuk membantu Anda mempersiapkan rencana petualangan Anda, berikut adalah beberapa aplikasi smartphone penting yang dapat Anda unduh yang akan membuat perjalanan Anda jauh lebih nyaman dan menyenangkan. Di bawah ini adalah daftar yang disusun untuk memenuhi kebutuhan transportasi, akomodasi, makanan, dan anggaran selama masa tinggal Anda.

Transportasi

Uber 

Uber adalah metode yang nyaman untuk berkeliling Australia. Aplikasi ini menawarkan layanan tumpangan untuk membawa penumpang ke tempat tujuannya. Uber menawarkan harga yang kompetitif dibandingkan dengan Taksi di Australia dan dapat menemui Anda dari titik awal perjalanan mana pun. Cukup ketik lokasi Anda dan tujuan yang dituju dan pilih kendaraan yang optimal untuk Anda, dari Uber X hingga mobil Premium Suite untuk Anda yang ingin bepergian dengan gaya. Uber mempekerjakan lebih dari (beberapa nomor) di Australia yang berarti seorang pengemudi dapat diarahkan kepada Anda dalam beberapa menit. Namun, untuk perjalanan jangka panjang, angkutan umum adalah pilihan yang lebih terjangkau.

Google Maps

Google Maps memudahkan navigasi jalan Anda melalui kota-kota Australia. Yang perlu Anda lakukan hanyalah mengetikkan alamat atau nama tujuan Anda dan menetapkan alamat keberangkatan sebagai lokasi Anda, lalu perjalanan Anda dapat dimulai! Aplikasi ini membutuhkan internet; namun, dapat beroperasi untuk waktu yang singkat meskipun tanpa koneksi internet. Memiliki koneksi internet untuk seluruh durasi dianjurkan untuk instruksi yang lebih akurat. 

Aplikasi ini juga memungkinkan Anda mengubah pengaturan rute untuk menghindari jalan Tol (berbayar) dan jalan raya jika Anda ingin menghindarinya. Google Maps direkomendasikan jika Anda mengemudi, menggunakan transportasi umum, atau bahkan berjalan kaki.

TripView Lite

Jika Anda berencana bepergian menggunakan transportasi umum, aplikasi TripView Lite harus dimiliki. Aplikasi ini memungkinkan Anda menemukan jadwal real-time untuk bus, kereta api, dan feri di NSW dan Victoria. Satu-satunya keterbatasannya adalah Anda perlu mengetahui nama stasiun, nomor bus, atau halte bus tujuan Anda. Jika Anda tidak yakin, gunakan Google Maps untuk mencari rute angkutan umum antara alamat yang ingin Anda tuju dan alamat keberangkatan.

Aplikasi Kartu Transaksi Perjalanan 

Setiap negara bagian dan teritori di Australia memiliki sistem tiket sendiri untuk angkutan umum. Setiap negara bagian dan teritori saat ini beroperasi menggunakan kartu pintar untuk membayar angkutan umum. Anda mungkin bisa membeli tiket harian di beberapa stasiun kereta; namun, Anda memerlukan kartu perjalanan, atau kartu bank Australia, untuk bepergian dengan bus umum. Anda dapat menambahkan kredit ke kartu perjalanan Anda atau memeriksa saldo Anda di aplikasi. 

Berikut adalah kartu perjalanan di setiap negara bagian dan teritori: 

·  Opal di New South Wales,

·  Myki di Victoria,

·  Metrocard di Adelaide,

·  SmartRider di Perth,

·  GoCard di Queensland,

·  Green Card di Tasmania and

·  MyWay di Canberra.

Fuel Check apps

Belakangan ini harga bahan bakar fosil mencapai titik tertinggi dibanding sebelumnya. Jika Anda berencana untuk mengemudi, Anda dapat berhemat dengan memeriksa harga bahan bakar menggunakan aplikasi cek bahan bakar. Cukup ketik lokasi Anda atau tujuan yang dituju dan aplikasi akan menampilkan semua harga bahan bakar termurah yang tersedia. Aplikasi NSW FuelCheck (dibatasi untuk NSW) adalah satu-satunya aplikasi yang diatur dan dikelola oleh pemerintah negara bagian dan karenanya diperbarui secara berkala. 

Di bawah ini adalah aplikasi negara bagian dan teritori:

·  ACT – Petrol Spy Australia

·  Queensland – Petrol Spy Australia & Fuel Map

·  Victoria – Petrol Spy Australia

·  Northern Territory – MyFuel NT & Fuel Map

·  Western Australia – Fuel Map

Akomodasi

Jangka-pendek: Booking.Com & Airbnb

Baik itu hotel, rumah, kamar, atau hostel yang Anda cari, kedua aplikasi ini akan membantu Anda menemukan penawaran terbaik. Airbnb direkomendasikan untuk perjalanan yang lebih lama (sebulan atau lebih) karena menawarkan berbagai pilihan yang lebih murah untuk masa tinggal yang lebih lama. Di sisi lain, Booking.com mudah digunakan jika Anda mencari hotel. Yang perlu Anda lakukan hanyalah memilih kebutuhan dan area pilihan Anda, lalu memesan kamar/suite yang Anda inginkan. Pembayaran biasanya dilakukan di hotel, tetapi pastikan Anda membawa kartu bank karena sebagian besar hotel tidak menerima uang tunai.

Jangka-panjang: Realestate & Domain  

Jika Anda ingin memperpanjang masa tinggal Anda di Australia dan ingin menyewa, kedua aplikasi ini adalah yang Anda butuhkan. Ketik lokasi yang ingin Anda tinggali, anggaran Anda, dan jumlah kamar dan aplikasi akan menghasilkan daftar akomodasi yang tersedia yang memenuhi kriteria Anda. Anda kemudian dapat memesan atau meminta pemeriksaan properti di aplikasi, yang sangat disarankan karena kondisi beberapa properti mungkin berbeda dengan foto yang diiklankan. Jika Anda senang dengan properti tersebut, Anda juga dapat mengajukan atau meminta pengajuan melalui aplikasi. 

Tips: Jika Anda mengaktifkan pemberitahuan untuk pencarian yang disesuaikan, aplikasi akan memberi tahu Anda saat properti serupa tersedia. 

Google Translate

Meskipun tidak selalu akurat dengan teks yang lebih panjang, aplikasi ini sangat berguna jika Anda perlu menerjemahkan kata atau kalimat pendek dari bahasa Indonesia ke bahasa Inggris dan sebaliknya. Anda juga dapat mendengarkan pengucapan terjemahannya. Fitur hebat dari aplikasi ini adalah dapat digunakan secara offline, asalkan bahasanya sudah diunduh. Aplikasi ini mungkin tidak terlalu membantu dalam hal bahasa gaul Australia, namun utilitas umumnya harus dimiliki oleh setiap pelancong.

Makanan

Uber Eats & Menulog AU

Ingin memakan schnitzel ayam atau pizza Italia asli atau bahkan nasi goreng?, Kedua aplikasi ini dapat menghubungkan Anda ke berbagai restoran dan pengecer makanan cepat saji, mengantarkan makanan ke depan pintu Anda! Sudah melegenda, Uber Eats dan Menulog adalah dua aplikasi pemesanan makanan utama di Australia. Aplikasi ini sering menampilkan menu spesial restoran dan jika orang lain di lingkungan itu juga memesan, biaya pengiriman akan gratis! Pembayaran bebas tunai dan dilakukan melalui aplikasi dan ada juga opsi pengiriman tanpa kontak untuk membantu Anda menjaga jarak fisik yang aman.

Liven

Apakah Anda pecinta kuliner dan tidak dapat menolak keragaman makanan dan minuman Australia tetapi ingin tetap hemat uang? (Bukankah kita semua juga?) Jika demikian, ini adalah aplikasi untuk Anda. Liven adalah aplikasi reward makan di mana Anda menerima reward, dalam bentuk mata uang digital yang disebut LVN, setiap kali Anda menggunakan aplikasi untuk membayar di restoran, kafe, dan bar yang berpartisipasi. Persentasenya berbeda untuk setiap gerai makanan yang berpartisipasi dan berkisar antara 5% hingga 35%. Setelah mengumpulkan cukup hadiah, Anda dapat menggunakannya untuk membayar atau menyumbangkannya untuk amal. Meskipun ini bukan tujuan utama aplikasi, Anda dapat menjelajahinya untuk menemukan restoran dan kafe baru.

Aplikasi reward restoran (termasuk toko bubble tea!)

Sebagian besar restoran dan kafe memiliki aplikasi atau kartu reward yang menawarkan diskon khusus atau poin reward. Unduh aplikasi tempat makan favorit Anda atau periksa situs web mereka untuk keanggotaan apa pun dan hemat uang sambil memuaskan keinginan makan Anda!

 Lainnya 

Aplikasi Online Banking

Perbankan online adalah bagian dari kehidupan sehari-hari di Australia. Setiap bank memiliki aplikasinya sendiri yang memungkinkan Anda mengelola akun, membayar tagihan, mentransfer uang, dan melacak pengeluaran Anda. 

Bayangkan jika Anda akan membayar belanjaan Anda sebelum Anda menyadari bahwa Anda lupa dompet Anda di rumah! Tebak apa? Ini adalah hal yang normal untuk dilakukan di Australia dan bahkan tidak menjadi masalah jika Anda memiliki aplikasi bank! Yang perlu Anda lakukan hanyalah mengunduh aplikasi, masuk, mengatur kartu Anda dan mengetuk mesin EFTPOS dengan ponsel Anda. Pastikan Anda memiliki koneksi internet. Jika kartu Anda hilang atau dicuri, Anda juga dapat melaporkan kejadian tersebut dan segera mengunci kartu kredit Anda.

Go Pray app

Jika Anda seorang Muslim, aplikasi ini untuk Anda. Go Pray menawarkan waktu sholat harian bersama dengan daftar masjid lokal dan musholla yang terbuka untuk sholat berjamaah. Anda juga dapat menggunakan aplikasi untuk menemukan masjid di manapun di Australia. Meskipun aplikasi tersebut tidak memiliki Al-Qur’an digital, kalender Islam, atau fitur pengingat yang biasanya ditemukan di aplikasi serupa. 

Kami harap Anda dapat menikmati perjalanan Anda di Australia sepenuhnya dengan aplikasi berguna ini!

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Visiting or staying in Australia? Must-have apps that make life easier!

Written by Shayma Abdellatif – AIYA National Blog Editor

Translated by Gabriella Pasya  – AIYA National Translation Team

As summer arrives and the Australian borders have long been opened for travel, now is a great time to plan your trip to enjoy the nation’s beaches, cities, natural sites and historical landmarks. To help you prepare for your future adventure, here are some important smartphone apps that you can download that will make your journey a lot more convenient and enjoyable. Below is a list compiled to suit your transport, accommodation, food and budgeting needs for your stay down under.

Travel 

Uber 

Uber is a convenient method of touring Australia. The app offers a ride-service to take passengers to their intended destination. Uber offers competitive prices in comparison to Taxi’s in Australia and are able to meet you from any starting point of the journey. Simply type in your location and intended destination and choose the optimal vehicle for you, from Uber X to Premium suite cars if you want to travel in style. Uber employs over (some number) in Australia which means a driver can be directed to you within minutes. Note, for long-term travel, public transport is a more affordable option.

Google Maps

Navigate your way throughAustralian cities and towns with the ease of Google Maps. All you need to do is type in the address or name of your destination and set the departure address as your location, then begin your journey! The app does require internet; however, it can operate for a short period of time without it. Having internet connection for the whole duration is recommended for more accurate instructions.

The apps allows you to change the route settings to avoid Toll roads (paid) and motorways if you wish to avoid them. Google Maps is recommended if you are driving, using public transport or even walking.

TripView Lite

If you’re planning to commute using public transport, the TripView Lite app is a must have. This app allows you to find real-time timetables for buses, trains and ferries in NSW and Victoria. The only catch is that you will need to know the name of the stations, bus numbers or bus stops of your destinations. If you are unsure, use Google Maps to search the public transport routes between the address that you wish to go to and the departure address.

Travel card apps

Each state and territory in Australia has its own ticketing system for public transport. Every state and territory currently operates using smartcards to pay for public transport. You might be able to purchase a one-day ticket at some train stations; however, you will need a travel card, or an Australian bank card, to commute on public buses. You can add credit to your travel cards or check your balance on the apps.

Here are the travel cards in each state and territory:

·  Opal in New South Wales,

·  Myki in Victoria,

·  Metrocard in Adelaide,

·  SmartRider in Perth,

·  GoCard in Queensland,

·  Green Card in Tasmania and

·  MyWay in Canberra.

Fuel Check app

Petrol has never been more expensive. If you plan to drive, save money by checking the fuel prices using a fuel check app. Simply type in your location or intended destination and the app will show you all of  the cheapest fuel prices available. The NSW FuelCheck app (restricted to NSW) is the only app that is regulated and maintained by the state government and is thus updated regularly.

Below are the  state and territory applications:

·  ACT – Petrol Spy Australia

·  Queensland – Petrol Spy Australia & Fuel Map

·  Victoria – Petrol Spy Australia

·  Northern Territory – MyFuel NT & Fuel Map

·  Western Australia – Fuel Map

Accommodation 

Short-term: Booking.Com & Airbnb

Whether it’s a hotel, a house, a room or a hostel that you’re looking for, these two apps will help you find the best deals. Airbnb is recommended for lengthier trips (a month or more) as it offers a variety of cheaper options for longer stays. On the other hand, Booking.com is easy to use if you are looking for hotels. All you need to do is select your requirements and your preferred areas and then book the room/suite you want. Payments are usually made at the hotel, but make sure to have a bank card with you as most hotels don’t accept cash.

Long-term: Realestate & Domain  

If you’re extending your stay in Australia and are looking to rent, these two apps are what you need. Type in the suburb/s that you want to live in, your budget, and number of rooms and the app will generate a list of available accommodations that meet your criteria. You can then book or request property inspections  on the app, which is highly recommended as the condition of some properties might be different to the advertised photos. If you’re happy with the property, you can also apply or request an application through the app.

Tip: If you turn on the notification for your customised search, the apps will notify you when similar properties become available.

Google Translate

Although it’s not always accurate with longer texts, this app is very useful if you need to translate words or short sentences from Indonesian to English and vice versa. You can also listen to the pronunciation of the translation. A great feature of the app is that it  can also be used offline, provided that the language/s is already downloaded.  The app might not be as helpful when it comes to Australian slang, however its general utility is a must have for every traveller.

Food

Uber Eats & Menulog AU

Craving a chicken schnitzel or an authentic Italian pizza or even nasi goreng?, These applications can connect you to a wide variety of restaurants and fast food retailers, delivering food to your front door! Already a household name, Uber Eats and Menulog are the two-main food-ordering apps in Australia.  The app often features restaurant specials and if someone else in the neighbourhood is ordering as well, the delivery fee is free! Payments are cash-free and made through the application and there is also the contact-less delivery option to help you maintain a safe physical distance.

Liven

Are you a foodie and can’t resist Australia’s diverse variety of foods and drinks but want to remain cash savvy? (don’t we all?) If so, this is the app for you. Liven is a dining rewards app where you receive rewards, in the form of a digital currency called LVN, every time you use the app to pay at participating restaurants, cafés and bars. The percentage differs for each participating food outlet and ranges from 5% to 35%. Once you have accumulated enough rewards, you can use it to pay or donate it to charity. Although this is not the app’s primary purpose, you can browse it to discover new restaurants and cafés. 

Restaurant reward apps (including bubble tea stores!)

Most restaurants and cafes have rewards apps or cards that offer special discounts or rewards points. Download the apps of your favourite food spots or check their website for any memberships and save money while satisfying your cravings!

 Other 

Online banking apps

Online banking is a part of everyday life in Australia. Every bank has its own app that allows you to manage your account/s, pay bills, transfer money and keep track of your spending.

Imagine if you’re about to pay for your groceries before you realise that you forgot your wallet at home! Guess what? It’s a normal thing to do in Australia and it isn’t even a problem if you have your bank app! All you need to do is download the app, sign in, set up your card and tap the EFTPOS machine with your phone. Make sure you have internet connection. If your card is lost or stolen, you can also report the incident and lock your credit card immediately.

Go Pray app

If you are Muslim, this app is for you. Go Pray offers the times for the daily prayer along with a list of local mosques and masalas that are open for congregational prayer. You can also use the app to find mosques anywhere in Australia. Although the app does not have a digital Quran, an Islamic calendar or a reminder feature that is usually found in similar apps.

We hope you can enjoy your Australia trip to the fullest with these useful apps!

Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

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