{"id":15449,"date":"2019-02-01T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T04:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/?p=15449"},"modified":"2021-07-10T12:12:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T02:12:05","slug":"aiya-links-1-february-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2019\/02\/01\/aiya-links-1-february-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 1 February 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15185\" src=\"http:\/\/34.101.188.30\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AIYA-ANNUAL-BANNER-COMING-SOON-03.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Stay tuned for our release of AIYA Annual 2018 next week, where we celebrate highlights and activities in the past year. In the meantime, check out our 2017 Annual if you haven\u2019t done so already!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AIYA-Annual_Final.pdf\">Read AIYA Annual 2017 here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In the news<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia tipped by many to be one of the beneficiaries of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war that has threatened global growth. The industry minister Airlangga Hartarto plans to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/01\/23\/trade-war-indonesia-industry-minister-airlangga-hartarto-on-benefits.html?mc_cid=5920f9e174&amp;mc_eid=5d69e6fbf3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bring textile and footwear companies from China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low uptake amongst Indonesia\u2019s informal sector is compromising the country\u2019s new national health insurance scheme, introduced in 2014 by the health wing of the then newly formed social security agency, the BPJS. A study by the AIC shows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/australiaindonesiacentre.org\/more-incentive-needed-for-missing-middle-of-indonesias-national-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more incentive is needed for the vulnerable middle of the nation\u2019s health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the rise of anti-LGBT sentiment and violence against these groups, what does a flag ceremony at the only Islamic boarding school for waria say about nationalistic and patriotic feelings of sexual minorities in Indonesia? Diego Rodriguez shares his story of how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideindonesia.org\/reclaiming-indonesian-citizenship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the flag ceremony reinstates that the non-normative citizens need to find space to fight for their rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/can-golput-save-indonesian-democracy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golput<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> save Indonesian democracy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir and Rafiqa Qurrata A&#8217;yun argue that the growing voters with an intention not to cast a vote could strengthen democracy than dismissing them as apathetic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>On the blog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Member Spotlight &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s time learn more about the lives of those behind AIYA. This week we meet one of our Blog Editors, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2019\/01\/member-spotlight-wella-andany\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wella Andany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bandung, 1 February &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtSFftFBXXQ\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA Jawa Barat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in welcoming new members and new ACICIS students TONIGHT at Cafe Oz! Find out what the chapter plans to do for the semester, meet new friends, and enjoy delicious food at this first event of 2019!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Melbourne, 6 February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/414087389327989\/?event_time_id=414087399327988\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIYA Victoria\u2019s Language Exchange<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is back for 2019! Head to RMIT Building 80 every Wednesday at 6pm to practise your Indonesian and\/or English language skills!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sydney, 10 February &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casulapowerhouse.com\/whats-on\/events2\/2019-events\/indonesia-cultural-day\">ASYIK Casula Indonesian Cultural Day<\/a><\/strong> will take place from 10:30am &#8211; 3pm at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. It includes activities for all ages like art workshops, puppet-making activities and dance workshops led by Suara Indonesia Dance. There will also be performances and conversations with the artists involved in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/236825773918317\/\">\u2018looking here, looking north\u2019<\/a><\/strong> exhibition. Follow the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/367729980666401\/\">FB event<\/a><\/strong> for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Opportunities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you highly motivated and interested in developing the Australia-Indonesia relationship through language, culture, and shared experiences? The <\/span><b>AIYA Jawa Barat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chapter wants YOU! Apply to become part of the leadership team (based in Bandung) now at the link <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2HuPoID\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Application deadline: 5 February.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>AIYA South Australia <\/strong>is accepting Expressions of Interest to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AIYA.SouthAustralia\/photos\/a.628253583856890\/2496470783701818\/?type=3&amp;theater\">join the 2019 committee.<\/a><\/strong> They\u2019re looking for motivated, passionate young people seeking team and leadership experience. Send 50-100 words expressing your interest to Hannah at <strong><a href=\"mailto:sa.president@aiya.org.au\">sa.president@aiya.org.au<\/a><\/strong> before 10 February 2019. Positions available include secretary, treasurer, events officer, communications officer and general member\/s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AIYA Victoria <\/strong>is currently recruiting for 2019. If you are passionate about the Australia-Indonesia relationship, please consider applying. Positions available include Treasurer, Secretary, Media Officer, Education Officer, Sociocultural Officer, Professional Programs Officer and Education Facilitator\/s (see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2saEk96\">Position Descriptions<\/a><\/strong>). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Tv3Ilv\">Click here to apply!<\/a><\/strong> Applications due 5pm on 22 February.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 60 years globally and 20 years in Australia, the <\/span><b>Asia Society<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been building bridges of understanding between Asia, Australia and the US across business, policy, education and the arts. They\u2019re currently seeking a new full-time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asiasociety.org\/australia\/associate-director-development-melbourne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate Director &#8211; Development (Melbourne)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asiasociety.org\/australia\/program-officer-melbourne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program Officer (Melbourne)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their new Melbourne office. Head to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asiasociety.org\/australia\/careers-and-internships\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out more information and apply! <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Asialink<\/strong> is looking for the Director of Diplomacy to be based in Melbourne. This position plays a key role in driving Asialink\u2019s position as Australia\u2019s leading centre for Australia-Asia engagement in Australia and internationally. Read more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.unimelb.edu.au\/caw\/en\/job\/898774\/director-diplomacy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the role description here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and apply before 10 February!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you currently learning Bahasa Indonesia? Want to visit Indonesia to learn more about the language and culture? <\/span><b>Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Education and Culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is inviting all foreign students to apply for <\/span><b>2019 Darmasiswa Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a chance to study in the University of your choice among 71 Universities across Indonesia. For more info, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">head to their application page.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applications close 1 March 2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Balai-Bahasa-dan-Budaya-Indonesia-NSW-BBBI-NSW-1710180595944224\/\"><b>Balai Bahasa dan Budaya Indonesia (BBBI) of NSW<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is seeking people from NSW interested in joining their 2019 executive committee or becoming advisors\/supporters. Balai Bahasa help promote the value of learning about Indonesian language and culture across NSW. \u00a0If you\u2019re interested, contact the acting Chair of BBBI, Jane Ahlstrand via email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jahlstra@une.edu.au\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jahlstra@une.edu.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or WhatsApp at: +61439248958. Please note that all positions are voluntary. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reminder that applications for the <\/span><b>Hamer Scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are opening soon, from 11 February to 17 March 2019. They offer Victorians the opportunity for 5-6 months of intensive in-market language study and cultural immersion in Indonesia, China, Japan or Korea with scholarships up to the value of $15,000. Further information and program guidelines can be <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/trade.vic.gov.au\/for-exporters\/programs-and-initiatives\/hamer-scholarships\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. See how you can take your career\/business to the next level with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=0B2a6pT9pUHXCV3IyUHo3U3BrNWlaUnN1NFpjQjlnaVR5Zk84\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamer Scholarship in Indonesia! \u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to improve your business development skills set by working on real problems over the summer? Participate in the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/jobs\/social-business-development-course-with-econome\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a Social Business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online course, hosted by our director of partnerships and memberships, Sam Shlansky, at <\/span><b>econome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take advantage of the discount to get $100 off the normal price of $199 by emailing your interest to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:spshlansky@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spshlansky@gmail.com.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2018 &#8211; 2019 Short Film Competition for the <\/span><b>14th Indonesian Film Festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has begun. The competition is open to everyone and closes on the 3rd of March 2019. This year&#8217;s theme will explore &#8220;The Unknown&#8221;. Show off your creative skills for the chance to win a grand prize of AUD $750! For more information regarding competition rules and regulations, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/iffaustralia.com\/events\/sfc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">head to their website. <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are now open for Indonesian schools to join the 2019 <\/span><b>Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program!<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/cXAY30ne9bp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, applications close 3 February. <\/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\/\"><b>UniBRIDGE Project<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><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>Stay tuned for our release of AIYA Annual 2018 next week, where we celebrate highlights and activities in the past year. 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