{"id":12978,"date":"2018-03-30T14:30:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T03:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/?p=12978"},"modified":"2021-07-10T12:42:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T02:42:34","slug":"aiya-links-30-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2018\/03\/30\/aiya-links-30-march\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 30 March"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12987 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/34.101.188.30\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AIYA-Easter-Wishes-2018.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA wishes you Happy Easter! In the spirit of this special occasion, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2017\/04\/tradisi-paskah-di-kota-kupang\/\">Diyanti Koroh\u2019s experience<\/a> in celebrating Easter in Kupang from our archives (article is in Indonesian).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>In the news<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jokowi embracing the idea of Australia joining ASEAN is a significant marker for Australia since Suharto\u2019s ASEAN era. What does Australia need to do to this rapidly changing region? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspistrategist.org.au\/suhartos-asean-versus-asean-community\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graeme Dobell of ASPI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> writes that building trust and being ready to go all in will be a natural and proper part of Australia\u2019s Asian future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesia\u2019s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Ahok to review his conviction for insulting Islam, a court spokesman said on Monday, so the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-indonesia-blasphemy\/ex-governor-of-jakarta-to-stay-in-jail-as-indonesia-court-rejects-appeal-idUSKBN1H22C2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ex-governor of Jakarta will serve out his two-year sentence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tensions between Freeport and the Indonesian government seem to remain in negotiation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurkholis Hidayat and Valerie Tan write that <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/sacrificed-freeport-workers-in-limbo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the rights of Freeport\u2019s thousands of local workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been ignored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian fathers who are civil servants are now eligible for <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2018-03-25\/indonesian-fathers-win-right-to-one-month-paternity-leave\/9579834\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to one month of parental leave<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but some families are choosing not to take it up or think it&#8217;s too much time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-indonesia-politics-youth\/a-millennials-party-dares-to-break-indonesias-political-mould-idUSKBN1GX00P\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> workers call each other \u201cbro\u201d and \u201csis\u201d, and their leader sets the sartorial standard with a pair of ripped jeans. This &#8216;millennials party&#8217; dares to break Indonesia&#8217;s political mould.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The punk movement is notable for its anti-establishment stance and distinct music and fashion style. In Indonesia, some of punk bands have transformed into a group of pious people. They\u2019ve built a new generation of punk subculture they call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/punks-are-not-dead-in-indonesia-theyve-turned-to-islam-93136\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Islamic punk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek is set to announce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-go-jek-indonesia\/exclusive-indonesias-go-jek-poised-for-imminent-southeast-asia-expansion-idUSKBN1H31KV\">its first expansion to another country in Southeast Asia<\/a>, shortly after Uber Technologies Inc agreed to sell its Southeast Asian business to regional rival Grab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>On the blog<\/b><\/h2>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chenaniah \u2018Ken\u2019 Darma has a dream career to utilise his skills and passion for events, marketing and media to empower the next generation of future leaders. His contribution to Australian and Indonesian youth led him to be a Culture category finalist at the Australia Indonesia Awards. What is he up to next? Read in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2018\/03\/career-champion-of-culture-aia-finalist-chenaniah-ken-darma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this week\u2019s Career Champion series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Events<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Yogya, 3 April (every Tuesday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Come to the weekly futsal event with AIYA Yogyakarta for a fun atmosphere and meet new people! No futsal skills are required &#8211; all you need is to come to Pro 2 Futsal at Komplek RRI from 5-7 pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Yogya, 5 April (every Thursday) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If futsal is not your thing, head to Depok Sports Center in Jalan Raya Seturan-Kledokan from 6-8 pm to AIYA Yogyakarta\u2019s weekly badminton event. Everyone is welcome and bring rackets and shuttlecocks if you have them for a fun-filled and active evening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Melbourne, 5 April &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA VIC hosts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1838463599785091\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basa-Basi with Batik Girl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring Lusia Kiroyan (Founder of Batik Girl) and Hj. Noor Lizah Nurdin (The Lady of Governor of Riau Islands Province) at Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sydney, 12 April<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Attend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/digital-rights-and-governance-in-asia-the-state-of-the-arts-tickets-43915024019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Rights and Governance in Asia: The State of the Arts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosted by Sydney Ideas. The event will explore the issues, challenges and opportunities for the nations and the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Sydney 3 &#8211; 26 April <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Visit Fountain Court at Parliament House to check out Jesslyn Putri Imelda\u2019s painting exhibition this month! With the theme of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcwartstudio.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World, Through Colours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Jesslyn\u2019s work showcasing Indonesia can be seen from 9 am &#8211; 5 pm.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Opportunities<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications for ACICIS\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/semester\/international-relations-irp\/professional-placement-irp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Relations Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IRP), <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/semester\/indonesian-business-law-society-ibls\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian Business, Law &amp; Society Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IBLS) and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/semester\/agriculture-semester-program-asp\/program-components-farm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture Semester Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ASP) close 15 April! This is a great opportunity to live, study and intern in Indonesia. $5,000-$7,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia Awards in Indonesia is pleased to announce that applications for <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsindonesia.org\/news\/detail\/118\/applications-for-australia-awards-scholarships-open-1-february-2018\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia Awards Scholarships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are now open until 30 April. The scholarships provide opportunities for individuals to gain an internationally recognised master or doctoral qualification from an Australian university and have the chance to pursue a career that makes a difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the recent announcement of the retirement of ACICIS Founding Director, ACICIS Study Indonesia is inviting interested parties to enquire about the Consortium Director\u2019s role that will be advertised through The University of Western Australia in the coming months. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/news\/general\/call-expressions-interest-role-acicis-consortium-director\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for more information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding the call for expressions of interest for the role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ceres.org.au\/global\/indonesia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experiential learning trip in Bali and Lombok this April<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organised by CERES Global. The trip will focus on building friendships with organisations and groups involved in marine protection with a particular emphasis on plastic waste in our oceans. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss out Australian Indonesian Association of Victoria\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aiav.org.au\/event-2858885\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Term 2 Bahasa Indonesia Language Classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Take advantage of their early bird offer of 10% discount by signing up online before 7 April.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning a language? Get <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/indonesian-language-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/english-language-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> language help with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/videos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UniBRIDGE Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Like what we do? Learn more about what <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/jobs\/what-does-an-aiya-membership-offer-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIYA membership can offer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up as a\u00a0member<\/a> today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AIYA wishes you Happy Easter! In the spirit of this special occasion, read Diyanti Koroh\u2019s experience in celebrating Easter in Kupang from our archives (article is in Indonesian). 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