Links 14 July 2025
Menag dan Dubes Australia Resmikan Australian Reading Corner Istiqlal – Menteri Agama Indonesia sekaligus Imam Besar Masjid Istiqlal Nasaruddin Umar bersama Duta Besar Australia untuk Indonesia, Rod Brazier meresmikan Australian Reading Corner baru di Masjid Istiqlal Jakarta. (Antara News)
In the News
- Mengenalkan Jajanan Kaki Lima Indonesia di Australia Pakai Foodtruck – Duta Besar Republik Indonesia untuk Australia dan Vanuatu, Siswo Pramono bersama Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia Matt Thistlethwaite MP meresmikan food truck bernama Kangen Indo (Detik Travel)
- Indonesian Foreign Minister: ASEAN-Australia Must Work Together To Face Economic Uncertainty And Geopolitical Dynamics – Speaking while chairing Australia’s ASEAN Foreign Minister meeting on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting/Post-Ministrial Conference (AMM/PMC) series in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Thursday together with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indonesian Foreign Minister emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to strengthen ASEANAustralia’s strategic cooperation in responding to regional challenges collectively and proactively, in line with the implementation of the ASEAN 2045 Community Vision. (VOI)
- BSI Gandeng GAHC, Fasilitasi Sertifikasi Halal Australia untuk UMKM Indonesia – PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BSI) menjalin kemitraan strategis dengan Global Australian Halal Certification Pty. Ltd. (GAHC) dalam upaya memperkuat daya saing produk halal Indonesia di pasar global, khususnya Australia. (Bank Syariah Indonesia)
- East Coast Australia, Indonesia facing gas supply shortages in years ahead – Wood Mackenzie analysts told Offshore there is potential for new exploration activities offshore Indonesia and that year-round shortages of gas in Australia will become increasingly likely early in the 2030s. (Offshore)
On the Blog

- AIYA Annual 2024 is here! Reflecting on 2024, AIYA had a great year of growth in bridging Australian and Indonesian youth. Thank you to all our supporters, making sure AIYA continues to Connect, Inform, Inspire. We hope you enjoy reading our report from 2024!
- AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.
Events

- IndOz is back this year at Brisbane City Hall on 21 August 2025!! IndOz is Australia’s largest Indonesia–Australia business conference and networking dinner, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, and professionals from both countries. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our vibrant bilateral relationship. Click here for more information!!
- JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) LX is back in multiple locations across Australia. Connect, chill, and converse with like-minded youth, meet new friends and engage in cross-cultural exchange. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
- Join AIYA SA on the last Friday of every month for a vibrant and inclusive evening of Indonesian culture, right here in South Australia! FREE for AIYA SA and PPIA UoA members! 🎉Grab your ticket here
- 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!
- We have extended the deadline for AIYA Women’s Coordinator Recruitment. Apply until 17 July 2025!
Tune In
- Bagaimana memulai bisnis rumahan Anda di Australia? Tahukah Anda bahwa orang yang menawarkan layanan taksi dari rumah perlu mendaftar untuk Pajak Barang dan Jasa (GST) — terlepas dari berapa banyak yang mereka hasilkan? Dengarkan lebih lanjut podcast ini bersama SBS Indonesia
- Indonesian Football and the Road to the 2026 World Cup. Why undertake such a project of naturalization for the national teams? What is the state of Indonesia’s domestic football league and down to the grassroots that has made it necessary in the first place? Check the Talking Indonesia episode with Justinus Lhaksana, a football commentators. (Talking Indonesian)
- Listen to insight of Professor Jennifer Westacott AC, Australia’s business champion for Indonesian, to explore how she’s championing change in this vital and evolving partnership – and why it matters now more than ever. (The Katalis Podcast)
- Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.
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.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for an Executive Assistant to Australia’s Ambassador to ASEAN. Click here for more information
- Ongoing and flexible professional placements are also available throughout the year. You can explore more opportunities here
- DT Global is seeking for front-end engineer position. The Front-end Engineer (The Consultant) will assist SKALA’s government partners to support development of SEPAKAT application and its’ integration with other systems at national and sub-national level. Drop your interest ASAP here by 18 July 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time. More opportunities with DT Global, kindly explore here.
- Royal Carribean Group is looking for Upholsterer (Indonesia), with 2-3 years of experience in upholstery making/furniture upholsterer. More information click here.
- The Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Advisor volunteer will work in Padang, Indonesia, starting 25 October 2025, to improve AAC teaching methods at Layanan Disabilitas & Pendidikan Inklusif (LDPI) by training teachers and parents and developing communication programs for children with disabilities. The six-month assignment focuses on introducing innovative AAC strategies and creating resources to enhance inclusive education. Click here for more information.
- AIYEP 2025 Host Organisation Expression of Interest is now open. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
- AIYEP 2025 – For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. 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
- 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.