“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.

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

• The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote. You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy Jakarta according to this schedule. The Australian Embassy Jakarta will not be open for in-person voting on Election Day, Saturday 3 May, 2025.
• Indonesia has friendly ties with Russia. Experts say that’s not necessarily cause for alarm – The Indonesia-Russia relationship was an unusual focus for several days of the Australian federal election campaign this week after military intelligence firm Janes reported that Russia was seeking to send long-range aircraft to an air force base in Indonesia’s Papua province.
• Indonesia Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with EU, Australia to Offset Potential US Export Losses – Indonesia is intensifying trade outreach to major partners such as the European Union and Australia in a bid to cushion the potential blow of declining exports to the United States, following steep tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump.
• Serial Culture by Design, Kolaborasi Australia–Indonesia untuk Seni dan Identitas – ABC Australia bersama Kedutaan Besar Australia untuk Indonesia secara resmi meluncurkan program dokumenter terbaru bertajuk Culture by Design, sebuah serial televisi yang menampilkan eksplorasi mendalam atas karya, filosofi, dan nilai-nilai budaya dalam dunia desain dan seni.
• Sulitnya Beli Rumah Bagi Anak Muda Jadi Salah Satu Topik Pemilu Australia – Calon perdana menteri dari dua partai besar di Australia menawarkan kebijakan pembelian rumah yang berbeda. Partai Buruh dan Partai Koalisi mengakhiri pekan kedua kampanye dengan mengumumkan kebijakan yang menurut mereka akan memudahkan warga Australia yang akan membeli rumah untuk pertama kalinya.
• Your guide to the energy divide at the federal election – There are few more stark policy differences heading into this election than those concerning energy. The two pitches being put forward by both Labor and the Coalition are two very different paths to the same destination — net zero emissions by 2050.
• Jakarta offers women free public transit on Kartini Day – The Jakarta administration is waiving public transportation fares for female passengers who take city-owned bus and train services on April 21 to celebrate Kartini Day, an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of national heroine Raden Ajeng Kartini.
• YKL Indonesia: Forum Pasibuntuluki dilibatkan pokja zonasi KKD – Yayasan Konservasi Laut (YKL) Indonesia menyampaikan masyarakat nelayan melalui Forum Pasibuntuluki (Pengelola Sistem Buka dan Tutup Pulau Lanjukang dan Pulau Langkai) turut dilibatkan masuk dalam kelompok kerja (pokja) kawasan konservasi daerah (KKD).
• Indonesia declares April 19 as National Keris Day – The Indonesian government has officially designated April 19 as National Keris Day to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the keris, a traditional Javanese dagger, as part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
• Indonesia eyeing fair, balanced trade cooperation with US: Minister – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the Indonesian delegation is targeting fair and balanced trade cooperation with the United States (US).
• Indonesia Jadi Tuan Rumah Piala AFF U-23 2025, SUGBK dan Stadion Patriot Jadi Venue – Indonesia resmi menjadi tuan rumah Piala AFF U-23 2025 pada 13-31 Juli mendatang. Dikutip dari laman resmi PSSI, Sabtu, 19 April 2025, Piala AFF U-23 akan diikuti oleh 12 negara yang dibagi dalam tiga grup dan pengundian fase grup akan dilakukan di Jakarta pada Jumat, 30 Mei 2025.
• Masjid Istiqlal Sediakan Ratusan Tempat Parkir untuk Jemaat Gereja selama Paskah – Pastor Kepala Katedral Jakarta Hani Rudi Hartoko mengatakan Masjid Istiqlal menyediakan kantong parkir untuk ratusan mobil jemaat gereja selama rangkaian ibadah Paskah. 
• UNESCO Menetapkan 16 Geopark Baru, Dua dari Indonesia – Dewan Eksekutif Organisasi Kebudayaan, Ilmu Pengetahuan, dan Kebudayaan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (UNESCO) telah menyetujui penambahan 16 situs baru ke dalam jaringan UNESCO Global Geopark. Dengan keputusan ini, jumlah geopark kini mencapai 229 situs di 50 negara.
• Kemenhut Klaim Perdagangan Karbon Bakal Libatkan Masyarakat Adat – Kementerian Kehutanan (Kemenhut) saat ini tengah menyiapkan skema perdagangan karbon sektor kehutanan sebagai bagian dari upaya pencapaian target NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) dan FOLU (Forestry and Other Land Use) Net Sink 2030 serta tindak lanjut pelaksanaan Perpres 98/2021 tentang Penyelenggaraan Nilai Ekonomi Karbon untuk Pencapaian Target Kontribusi yang Ditetapkan secara Nasional dan Pengendalian Emisi Gas Rumah Kaca dalam Pembangunan Nasional.
• BMKG Beri Peringatan Dini Gelombang Tinggi 4 Meter 20-23 April – Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) mengeluarkan peringatan dini potensi gelombang tinggi di sejumlah wilayah perairan Indonesia. Peringatan ini berlaku mulai 20 April 2025 pukul 07.00 WIB hingga 23 April 2025 pukul 07.00 WIB.

Tune In

• The Australia-Indonesia Centre supports the efforts of young people who are the future of the bilateral relationship. In this article, AIC had the opportunities to interviewed AIYA’s President Claudia Wijaya, about AIYA Kongres, and how this groundbreaking national event could improve the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Australia. (Australia Indonesia Centre)
• 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.
• Deputi Bidang Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) Iptek Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN) Edy Rachman Putra menjelaskan, Pemerintah Indonesia memiliki visi untuk menjadikan Indonesia Maju, Indonesia Unggul. Salah satu faktor utamanya adalah tersedianya SDM unggul. (BRIN)
• 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)
• Join Billy Adison Aditijanto and sit down with overseas Indonesians and the Indonesian diaspora to explore what it means to be, well, Indonesians. From international students to first-generation migrants, Indonesian academics to industry players, The Perantau Podcast dives into cross-cultural experiences, diaspora insights, Indonesian culture abroad, and the global Indonesian community. (The Perantau Podcast)
• Ready to future-proof your team? On the new episode of The Katalis Podcast, industry leaders Tim Gilbert, VP International Development, Melbourne Polytechnic, and Devi Ariyani, Executive Director, Indonesia Services Dialogue, share why the new Australian digital training platform, Indonesia-Australia Skills Exchange, is the go-to solution. (Katalis)
• Mas Zac, AIYA Western Australia President, had the honour of interviewing Ibu Listiana Operananta, Indonesian Consulate General in Perth. Check out the full interview here. (Instagram)
• Pelangi Indonesia School, an initiative of the Indonesian-Australian community in New South Wales, began its journey in early 2011 under the organisation Indonesian-Australian Families Association of New South Wales Incorporated (IAFA Inc.). In its operation for more than 10 years, Sekolah Indonesia Pelangi is supported by a number of volunteer teachers who are very dedicated in teaching Indonesian language and culture. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)
• Australian device helping amputees in Indonesia. Millions of people across the world have had their leg amputated, but not all of them have access to the specialist care needed for a proper prosthetic limb. It’s a problem a team of Melbourne health professionals are addressing. Their new portable device creates casts for prosthetic limbs using only a pressurised water tank. (ABC Listen)
• A new AAH and ACOLA research report shows outputs from Australia-Indonesia bilateral research relationships are at an all-time high — with benefits to global health, energy, trade, people and culture — with further opportunities to grow. At the same time, researchers warn we risk taking this relationship for granted, with a decline in language capability causing concern. (Australian Academy of the Humanities)

Events

• In collaboration with AIYA Yogyakarta and AIYA South Australia – AIYA Scholarship Talks: Unlocking your path to Australia through AAS on 26 April 2025 (Online). Join us by register now!
• 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!

Opportunities

• 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.