“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

• Media Release – UTAS Proposal to Scrap Indonesian Language Teaching Raises National Alarm – The Director of the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (Acicis), Liam Prince, has warned that the University of Tasmania’s proposal to close its Indonesian language program runs directly counter to the Albanese Government’s stated commitment to deepening ties with Southeast Asia. (ACICIS)
• PDIP yang Enggan Penulisan Ulang Sejarah Berdasar Story Pemenang – Pemerintah menulis ulang sejarah Indonesia bersama sejumlah sejarawan atau akademisi. PDIP meminta penulisan ulang sejarah harus sesuai dengan fakta, bukan cerita dari sisi pemenang. (detikNews)
• Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine on the tourist island of Bali, a charge that could carry the death penalty, officials said Monday. The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad. (Associated Press)
• Indonesia reportedly considering buying Chinese and Russian fighter aircraft – Second-hand fighter aircraft from China and Russia could soon reportedly be used to modernise Indonesia’s air force, in a dramatic departure from Jakarta’s recent focus on acquiring Western military hardware. (ABC News)
• Murdoch hosts Indonesian universities, building connections – Murdoch University has welcomed Indonesian research leaders for the inaugural Western Australia East Java University Consortium (WAEJUC) Research Summit. (Murdoch University)
• Perkuat Kerja Sama Australia dan Indonesia melalui Program Peer Learning – Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi Indonesia dan Departemen Dalam Negeri Australia meluncurkan Program Peer Learning Australia-Indonesia yang akan dimulai pada Juni 2025. (Jubi.id)
• Scholars have criticised an ambitious project by the Indonesian government to write an official national history, arguing a draft version omits key events, including some that involve President Prabowo Subianto when he was a special forces commander. (ABC News)
• No land, no future: The dilemma facing rural youth in Indonesia – The rural landscape has changed rapidly, driven by expanding urbanisation, mining activities, commodity crops, and infrastructure development—displacing once-fertile agricultural land. As a result, fewer rural young people have access to adequate amounts of farmland to make a viable living from agriculture alone. (The Conversation)

Events

• 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 Queensland. 🎤Join us for “Personal Branding for Career Growth” — a night of insight, inspiration, and a little career-level-up sauce. 📅Thursday, 05 June 2025, ⏰6:00-8:00PM  📍The Precinct, Fortitude Valley QLD. Click here for more information
• 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
• Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia. Join the Asialink Business Academy to build practical skills to grow your business. Free online workshop on Wed, 4 Jun 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM AEST.
• 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

• From angklung workshop to identity discussion, ‘Nusantara in Melbourne’ works to preserve Indonesian culture – The Indonesian diaspora in Melbourne celebrates their identity through cultural events that bring people together, spark connection, and keep traditions alive. (SBS Indonesian)
• What working in Australia’s film industry taught me about Indonesia with Kennardi Sebastian – In this episode, Ken joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to talk about what the Australian film industry has taught him not just professionally, but about identity, diaspora, and the creative opportunities—and limitations—of being Indonesian abroad. (Perantau Podcast)
• 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.

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.
• Monash University is looking for a PAIR (Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research) Program Manager. Apply here.
• Pendaftaran untuk Program Duta Belajar Bahasa Indonesia (ILLA) 2025 kini telah dibuka! Program ILLA mempertemukan para pelajar Indonesia dengan sekolah-sekolah di Australia untuk memperkenalkan keindahan bahasa, budaya, dan tradisi Indonesia. Apply here.
• ABC is looking for a Multiplatform Journalist (Indonesian) to tell and share compelling stories about Indonesia and the vibrant Indonesian community members in Australia. Apply here.
• University of Sydney – Carole Muller Award, A postgraduate research scholarship. Stipend or tuition fee scholarship to support postgraduate students to continue their research in Balinese culture, art and history. Close date 19 June 2025
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

“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

• Prime Minister Albanese returns to Australia after international engagements.During the first leg of the trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, the Prime Minister held a successful Annual Leaders’ Meeting with President Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders discussed broadening our countries’ partnership and elevating our strong and mutually beneficial economic ties under our bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet)
• There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual. (The Conversation)
• Indonesia’s President Prabowo: The First 200 Days. Sambhi examined Prabowo’s agenda across three levels of analysis: people and domestic welfare, the state and military relationship, and foreign policy. (Australian Institute of International Affairs)
• We’ve got your back, PM tells Prabowo. The Prime Minister told Prabowo Subianto he would back his application to join the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, as well as the so-called “club of rich nations” – the OECD. (The Australian)
• Opinion: Australian companies cannot afford to miss out on the Indonesian juggernaut. In my view, Indonesia is one of the most, if not the most, important strategic economic partners for Australia in a time of great economic turbulence and uncertainty (Western Sydney University)

Events

• 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 Queensland. 🎤Join us for “Personal Branding for Career Growth” — a night of insight, inspiration, and a little career-level-up sauce. 📅Thursday, 05 June 2025, ⏰6:00-8:00PM  📍The Precinct, Fortitude Valley QLD. Click here for more information
• 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
• Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia. Join the Asialink Business Academy to build practical skills to grow your business. Free online workshop on Wed, 4 Jun 2025 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM AEST.
• 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.
• Penelitian Pengaruh Persiapan Keberangkatan terhadap Keberhasilan Diaspora Indonesia. kelompok mahasiswa dari Program Studi Bisnis Kreatif Universitas Indonesia sedang melakukan penelitian mengenai proses persiapan diaspora Indonesia sebelum pindah ke luar negeri. We need your story to shape the future
• University of Sydney – Carole Muller Award, A postgraduate research scholarship. Stipend or tuition fee scholarship to support postgraduate students to continue their research in Balinese culture, art and history. Close date 19 June 2025
• 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.
• 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
• 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.

“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.

“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

• Indonesia and Australia reinforce health cooperation and medical innovation. Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin visited Australia to finalize a health cooperation strategy for 2025-2033 focusing on workforce development, research, and public health emergency preparedness. (Sehatnegeriku)
• The Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI) encourages exporters to engage the Indonesian diaspora in Australia as a natural promotional channel to increase exports, especially in food and beverage products that meet Australian standards, emphasizing low-sugar and plant-based items with strong cultural and sustainability stories. (TEMPO)
• Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced he will visit Indonesia next week as his first overseas trip after his re-election, signaling the importance of Indonesia to Australia’s regional strategy. The visit highlights the strong defense and security partnership and Indonesia’s growing economic significance. (REUTERS)
• Indonesia and Australia are strengthening cooperation to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, enhancing joint efforts to protect marine resources and enforce fishing regulations in the region. (DARI LAUT.ID)

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!
• 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 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

• 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.
• The ASEAN Secretariats invites all ASEAN nationals to apply for the Senior Program Officers for the Australia for ASEAN Futures Program. Application should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta time (GMT +7). for further information, click here!
• KIAT Project Preparation Support Team Leader Needed!! This role suits an experienced infrastructure professional with a postgraduate degree and strong knowledge of Indonesia’s project environment. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and a statement in English by Sunday, 25 May 2025. Read more details here.
• 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!!
• Applications for the 2025 Australia Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program (AIMEP) are now open. We are inviting young and emerging Muslim community leaders, changemakers, and activists from Australia and Indonesia to join us in a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery. Applications close on 18 May 2025.
• Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more!
  • Promoting Integrity, Transparency and Leadership in the Public Sector. Apply by 12 May!
• 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.

“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

• New Indonesian school milk program set to create opportunities for Australian dairy. Australia’s dairy sector may be the beneficiary of a new school milk program being implemented in Indonesia.(MEDIANET)
• How India, Indonesia, Japan, Iceland, Antarctica, Peru, Madagascar, Australia, and Maldives dominating in Last Chance Tourism is driving travelers to the edge: from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sunderbans, why these fragile wonders may soon vanish forever (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)
• Indonesia tells Australia prospect of Russian aircraft operations ‘simply not true’. A report that Indonesia was considering a Russian request to store aircraft on one of its military bases has set off alarm bells in Australia. (SBS NEWS)
• NBA considering relocating academy from Australia to Indonesia. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expressed interest in relocating its basketball academy to Indonesia from Australia, according to local media reports quoting Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo.(THE STATESMAN)

Events

• Join us for a fun & social Pickleball Night with AIYA QLD! Open to all skill levels, come play, connect, and have a great time 🏓. 🗓️ Friday, 9 May | 🕖 7–9 PM 📍 UQ Sports Pickleball Court. See here for more info
• 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!
• 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 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

• 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.
• The ASEAN Secretariats invites all ASEAN nationals to apply for the Senior Program Officers for the Australia for ASEAN Futures Program. Application should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta time (GMT +7). for further information, click here!
• Acicis Bandung Program Assistant Needed!! This position would suit a graduate of a local or Australian university. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and a statement (in English) at the latest by Sunday, 11 May 2025. Read more details here.
• 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!!
• Applications for the 2025 Australia Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program (AIMEP) are now open. We are inviting young and emerging Muslim community leaders, changemakers, and activists from Australia and Indonesia to join us in a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery. Applications close on 18 May 2025.
• Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more!
  • Promoting Integrity, Transparency and Leadership in the Public Sector. Apply by 12 May!
• 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.

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! Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your skills, this is a great chance to learn Indonesian language with passionate, experienced teachers. To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

In the News

• New Indonesian school milk program set to create opportunities for Australian dairy. Australia’s dairy sector may be the beneficiary of a new school milk program being implemented in Indonesia.(MEDIANET)
• How India, Indonesia, Japan, Iceland, Antarctica, Peru, Madagascar, Australia, and Maldives dominating in Last Chance Tourism is driving travelers to the edge: from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sunderbans, why these fragile wonders may soon vanish forever (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)
• Indonesia tells Australia prospect of Russian aircraft operations ‘simply not true’. A report that Indonesia was considering a Russian request to store aircraft on one of its military bases has set off alarm bells in Australia. (SBS NEWS)
• NBA considering relocating academy from Australia to Indonesia. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expressed interest in relocating its basketball academy to Indonesia from Australia, according to local media reports quoting Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo.(THE STATESMAN)

Events

• Join us for a fun & social Pickleball Night with AIYA QLD! Open to all skill levels, come play, connect, and have a great time 🏓. 🗓️ Friday, 9 May | 🕖 7–9 PM 📍 UQ Sports Pickleball Court. See here for more info
• 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!
• 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 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

• 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

• The Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur (KIAT) is looking for a new Program Officer – Infrastructure Funding and Financing in Jakarta. Apply here before 05 May 2025
• The ASEAN Secretariats invites all ASEAN nationals to apply for the Senior Program Officers for the Australia for ASEAN Futures Program. Application should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta time (GMT +7). for further information, click here!
• Acicis Bandung Program Assistant Needed!! This position would suit a graduate of a local or Australian university. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and a statement (in English) at the latest by Sunday, 11 May 2025. Read more details here.
•  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for a Senior Policy and Program Manager – ASEAN. Click here for more information!
• With support from @ausvols, we now have two openings to join the UN Global Pulse Asia Pacific team based in Jakarta. The positions are for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Support Officer & Partnership and Engagement Officer. visit this link 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!!
• The wait is almost over… Applications for AIMEP 2025 will be opening soon — stay tuned for the official announcement!
• Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more!
  • Promoting Integrity, Transparency and Leadership in the Public Sector. Apply by 12 May!
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check 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: 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.