{"id":13525,"date":"2018-08-17T15:11:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T05:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/?p=13525"},"modified":"2021-07-10T12:42:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T02:42:55","slug":"aiya-links-17-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2018\/08\/17\/aiya-links-17-august\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 17 August"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_13526\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2018\/aug\/16\/pencak-silat-and-esports-a-guide-to-the-most-fascinating-2018-asian-games-events \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13526\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13526\" src=\"http:\/\/34.101.188.30\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/August-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1152\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Pencak Silat (The Guardian)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Starting next week, this year\u2019s competition in Jakarta promises many familiar sports \u2013 and some that are rather less well-known. Get your guide to the most fascinating 2018 Asian Games events!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2018\/aug\/16\/pencak-silat-and-esports-a-guide-to-the-most-fascinating-2018-asian-games-events\"><strong>Read more here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In the news<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Alongside the Indonesian citizenry, several world leaders have joined in the celebrations by congratulating Indonesia for its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.tempo.co\/read\/news\/2018\/08\/16\/309920888\/World-Leaders-Congratulate-Indonesia-for-Independence-Day\">73rd Independence \u00a0Day.<\/a> Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan!<\/li>\n<li>In a surprise move, President Joko Widodo has <a href=\"http:\/\/australiaindonesiacentre.org\/indonesian-media-in-brief-candidates-for-2019-presidential-election-announced\/\">announced Ma\u2019ruf Amin as his running mate<\/a>. Yet the selection of a religious leader as vice presidential candidate has raised concern amongst scholars and spectators it will <a href=\"http:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/what-might-jokowis-vice-presidential-pick-mean-for-religious-freedom\/\">legitimise growing religious intolerance<\/a> in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<li>An <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2018-08-11\/dengue-fever-eradication-in-indonesia\/10045474\">Australian-led project in Indonesia<\/a> is showing early signs of success in eradicating one of the world\u2019s most debilitating viruses &#8211; dengue fever.<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding scholar of Indonesian studies and engaged activist, Herb Feith, has once again had his legacy honoured through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miragenews.com\/monash-herb-feith-indonesian-engagement-centre-established\/\">establishment of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The World Bank estimates that 43 per cent, of the 26 million small and medium enterprises in Indonesia are women-led or -owned (WSMEs). Despite the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastasiaforum.org\/2018\/08\/03\/unleashing-the-capabilities-of-women-led-smes-in-indonesia\/?utm_source=AIC+Media+Update&amp;utm_campaign=fbe92c89ee-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_10_06_55&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_1639681d6e-fbe92c89ee-459043661&amp;mc_cid=fbe92c89ee&amp;mc_eid=5d69e6fbf3\">substantial contribution of WSMEs to the Indonesian economy<\/a>, it seems their aspirations are not effectively facilitated by policymakers.<\/li>\n<li>ACICIS announces New Consortium Director &#8211; Mr Liam Prince has been appointed. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/news\/general\/acicis-announces-appointment-new-consortium-director\/\">Read the media release here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Canadian-Indonesian youtuber, Sacha Stevenson recently took her husband Angga to Australia to watch the acclaimed Indonesian film \u201cSetan Jawa\u201d for his birthday. <a href=\"http:\/\/indonesiaexpat.biz\/video\/sacha-angga-go-australia\/\">Watch the video<\/a> for Sacha\u2019s hilarious commentary on the trip, as well as a special cameo appearance by one of Indonesia\u2019s award winning filmmakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>On the blog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jalan Bersama 2018, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2018\/08\/event-report-jalan-bersama-2018-celebrating-indonesian-diasporas-in-australia\/\">a gathering of the Indonesia Diaspora Network<\/a> took place last week in Sydney\u2019s Botanic Gardens under the theme of \u2018Melangkah Bersama Merajut Merah Putih\u2019. Our new Blog Editor, Wella Andany gives a report on the weekend festivities!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brisbane, TONIGHT <\/strong>&#8211; AIYA Queensland is going to the IndoOz Business Networking Dinner, with the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, Pak Yohanes Kristiarto Legowo to attend. Tickets are limited so check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/256642461778235\/\">event<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 20 August &#8211;<\/strong> Join Dr Robertus Robet, Head of Sociology at the State University of Jakarta, as he delivers a seminar on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/seminar-academics-and-electoral-politics-in-indonesia-tickets-48828648803\">\u2018Academics and Electoral Politics in Indonesia\u2019<\/a> at University of Melbourne, 3-4pm. For more information and to register your interest, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/seminar-academics-and-electoral-politics-in-indonesia-tickets-48828648803\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 21 August &#8211; <\/strong>Join CILIS for the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/law.unimelb.edu.au\/events\/details?event=11059\">Islamic Leadership in Indonesia Seminar &amp; Book Launch<\/a>: Religious Authority and Local Governance in Eastern Indonesia\u201d by Dr Jeremy Kingsley, 5.30pm -7.30pm, Room 610, Level 6, Melbourne Law School. RSVPs essential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canberra, 22 August<\/strong> &#8211; AIYA ACT LX! Llewellyn Hall, 9:30am.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 22 August &#8211; <\/strong>AIYA Victoria LX! RMIT Building 80, 6pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denpasar, 24 August &#8211; <\/strong>Professor Petra Tschakert, Deputy Head of School in the University of Western Australia School of Agriculture &amp; Environment, will present a lecture on \u201cIndonesia\u2019s Position in Rural and International Development: Gender and Equality\u201d. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07efjdf77d21028e61&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch\">RSVP<\/a> by 23 August.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Makassar, 25 August <\/strong>&#8211; AIYA East Indonesia LX at 7pm! Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aiya.eastindo\/?hc_ref=ARRioavWvrv9iRGO8emsrlZPT5hQsYlK9R0TY2EgxwFKSrusKsVCoMPoK6rV-U0eRfc&amp;fref=nf\">Facebook page<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melbourne, 25 August &#8211; <\/strong>Join leading academics on Indonesian politics for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/dialog-dua-dekade-democratisation-and-its-challenges-tickets-49163676881\">\u2018Dialog Dua Dekade: Democratisation and Its Challenges\u2019,<\/a> a forum on the current state of Indonesia\u2019s democratisation at UniMelb, 10am &#8211; 3pm. The event is free, however registration is essential for nasi kuning purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brisbane, 30 August <\/strong>&#8211; Come along to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/425252951218627\/\">Indonesia Opportunities Networking Event <\/a>held by AIYA and AIBC Queensland. It\u2019s a chance for young professionals, business people and entrepreneurs to discover the opportunities that Indonesia provides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jakarta, 1 September &#8211; <\/strong>Interested in studying at Australia National University? Come to ANU Indonesia Open Day in Jakarta to explore your study options and scholarship opportunities. Register your interest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anu.edu.au\/study\/events\/anu-indonesia-open-day\">here!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sydney, 8 September &#8211; <\/strong>Enjoy a night of laughter at PPIA USYD\u2019s biggest event, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1296163987193943\/\">Nusantawa<\/a> at Seymour Theatre! There will be Darto and Danang, Adjis Doa Ibu &amp; Gilang Gombloh as well as Glenn Fredly to perform. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Opportunities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Australian phase<\/strong> of <a href=\"http:\/\/dfat.gov.au\/people-to-people\/foundations-councils-institutes\/australia-indonesia-institute\/programs\/aiyep\/Pages\/australia-indonesia-youth-exchange-program.aspx\"><strong>Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program<\/strong><\/a><strong> (AIYEP) <\/strong>will be hosted in Melbourne and Bendigo in October and November this year which means the program is looking for <strong>host families<\/strong> and <strong>host organisations<\/strong> in both locations! If you would like to be a host family or a host organisation for one of the lovely 18 Indonesian participants please apply <a href=\"https:\/\/afs.org.au\/aiyep\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Calling all Indonesian speakers to join <strong>National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) 2018 competition<\/strong>. Submit a video of yourself speaking in Indonesian on this year\u2019s theme \u201cDiversity\u201d. Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/naila.org.au\/\">NAILA website<\/a> for more information. Applications are open until <strong>31 August!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Our partner at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uniaircargo.com.au\/\"><strong>UniAir Cargo<\/strong><\/a> is now offering AIYA members in Australia a discount for over 50kg shipments to Indonesia. Contact your local chapter on how you can take advantage of this opportunity!<\/li>\n<li>Swisscontact&#8217;s Sustainable Cocoa Production Program has partnered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sydneyuni\/?fref=mentions\">University of Sydney<\/a> to conduct research on the diffusion of good agricultural practices among Indonesian cocoa farmers. As part of this cooperation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sydneyuni\/?fref=mentions\">UniSyd<\/a> is announcing <a href=\"http:\/\/agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au\/ro\/opportunities\/scholarships\/2090\"><strong>a full-scholarship for a postgrad student<\/strong><\/a>, including international students, to research this issue. Applications close <strong>31 August.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmit.edu.au\/\">RMIT University<\/a><\/strong> is seeking someone passionate about the International Education sector for the position of <strong>Research Assistant<\/strong>. They will help to facilitate a new project in conjunction with ISANA International Education Association Inc. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/yourcareer.rmit.edu.au\/caw\/en\/job\/568055?lApplicationSubSourceID=\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to apply! Applications close <strong>24 August.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aiyavictoria\/photos\/a.471260269647530.1073741826.294415363998689\/1804959326277611\/?type=3&amp;theater\"><strong>Focus Group Participants Wanted<\/strong><\/a> for research on Indonesian Studies and Australia-Indonesia relations at the University of Melbourne, <strong>27 August, 1-2pm<\/strong> and Monash University, <strong>30 August, 1-2pm.<\/strong> You will receive a $30 gift voucher for your time. Email Dr Avery Poole at <a href=\"mailto:avery.poole@unimelb.edu.au\">avery.poole@unimelb.edu.au<\/a> to register your interest.<\/li>\n<li>Calling all <strong>RMIT University<\/strong> students to participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbound.rmit.edu.au\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=11729#fb\"><strong>2018 Leadership Forum!<\/strong><\/a> For one day (27 August), discover inspiration and debate with 1,000 peers committed to standing up as the next generation of global leaders. Apply to participate <a href=\"https:\/\/outbound.rmit.edu.au\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&amp;Program_ID=11729#fb\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newmandala.org\"><strong>New Mandala<\/strong><\/a> is offering six young Indonesians with public policy expertise and an interest in writing the opportunity to join their team as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newmandala.org\/new-mandala-indonesia-correspondent-fellowships\/\"><strong>Correspondent Fellows<\/strong><\/a> for the 2019 campaign season. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newmandala.org\/new-mandala-indonesia-correspondent-fellowships\/\">here<\/a> for more information and candidate criteria. Submit your application with <a href=\"https:\/\/newmandalaindonesia.formstack.com\/forms\/new_mandala_indonesia_correspondent_fellowships_2018_19\">this online form<\/a> <strong>before 21:00WIB, Tuesday 21 August. \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applications for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/\"><strong>all<\/strong> <strong>ACICIS programs<\/strong><\/a> close <strong>1 September! <\/strong>Study and intern in Indonesia &#8211; areas including Indonesian Language, Agriculture, Development Studies, Creative Arts, Law, Business, Sustainable Tourism, Journalism &amp; Public Health. $3,000 &#8211; $7,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.<\/li>\n<li>Early Bird tickets for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubudwritersfestival.com\/\"><strong>Ubud Writers &amp; Readers Festival<\/strong><\/a> are on sale now with speakers including Gillian Triggs, Kamila Andini, Fatima Bhutto, and Richard Oh.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubudwritersfestival.com\/first-round-of-authors-artists-and-activists-announced-for-ubud-writers-readers-festivals-15th-year\/\"> Learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Learning a language? Get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/indonesian-language-help\">Indonesian<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/english-language-help\">English<\/a> language help with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitybridgeproject.org\/videos\/\"><strong>UniBRIDGE Project<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AIYA-Annual_2017.pdf\"><strong>exciting activities<\/strong><\/a><strong>? Sign up as an <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/membership\/\"><strong>AIYA member<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting next week, this year\u2019s competition in Jakarta promises many familiar sports \u2013 and some that are rather less well-known. 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