{"id":24526,"date":"2021-08-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/?p=24526"},"modified":"2021-09-10T13:32:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T03:32:31","slug":"aiya-links-august-27th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2021\/08\/27\/aiya-links-august-27th\/","title":{"rendered":"AIYA Links: 27 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08.jpg 906w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08-650x405.jpg 650w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/27.08-50x31.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption><br>Indonesian has been claimed to be a relatively easy language to learn for native speakers of English, partly because it also uses the Roman alphabet. Yet, there is a seemingly simple aspect of Indonesian that eludes learners: how to say \u2018you\u2019 to an addressee.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/melbourneasiareview.edu.au\/learning-how-to-say-you-in-indonesian-why-its-time-to-embrace-its-complexity\/?fbclid=IwAR2qARQ3MkI8Hdtw4IttLMzDCXKjl0oYoH-Ya-YixUXjXKWHTjMkF8PtTcU\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the news<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melbourneasiareview.edu.au\/the-contemporary-challenges-facing-plurilingual-societies\/\">Australia is emblematic of tensions and opportunities for plurilingual societies.<\/a> Despite it being home to speakers of hundreds of different languages, it continues to pervade some levels of society, particularly the powerful and elite, affecting attitudes towards multilingualism and language learning. <strong>(Melbourne Asia Review)<\/strong><\/li><li>The NSW government provided a 2.25 million grant to establish a bilingual education program that would teach subjects in an Asian language. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/life\/2021\/08\/19\/australian-regional-town-becomes-kampung-indonesia.html?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR14nyJJ69lmtgUEtxj7R_aTVRjoJAljEUwN-oGNE9yss4OzI6aLa6ZwgOY#Echobox=1629447055\">In 2010, Scotts Head Public School became the first and only Indonesian bilingual school in Australia<\/a>, after Bibi Ahmed applied on behalf of the school. <strong>(The Jakarta Post)<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspistrategist.org.au\/why-northern-australia-must-play-a-part-in-indonesias-grand-infrastructure-rollout\/\">Australian businesses can join Indonesia\u2019s endeavour of grand infrastructure rollout through the Indonesia\u2013Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA).<\/a> The long-term pipeline of work could create links between Australians and Indonesians, help Indonesia to upskill its workforce and contribute to the sustainment of a specialist, skilled workforce in the Northern Territory. <strong>(The Strategist)<\/strong><\/li><li>Founded in 2015 by Sally Hill, National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) accepts submissions from Australians of all ages showcasing their Indonesian language skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiaoptions.org\/a-jakarta-expat-on-how-to-win-at-naila-2021\/?fbclid=IwAR1Xhec2-zOLHz7qtc0c2HdBPLJvFTXkM_LYPNgPHzbcOQi6ZFA470OIS4k\">Bryanna Wilson, a 2018 NAILA awardee, speaks with Asia Options on her experience with Australia\u2019s premier Indonesian language competition.<\/a> <strong>(Asia Options)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cCutting Asian language courses at Australian universities hurting students\u2019 job prospects, experts say,\u201d captures the title of an April 2021 article by The Guardian. The article confronts us with the news that now fewer people are studying the Indonesian language in Australia than 50 years ago. In 2021, only three major national universities in Australia have offered courses in the lingua franca of their closest and largest neighbour, as universities cope with the ongoing economic impact of the pandemic. Read this week\u2019s blog <a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/2021\/08\/22\/from-affixes-to-idioms-and-loanwords-a-linguistic-view-on-the-benefits-of-learning-bahasa-indonesia-for-your-career\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! <\/strong>Kumpul, AIYA&#8217;s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:<ul><li><strong>First Nations Book Club<\/strong> has its inaugural launch this year, it promotes the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the work we do in building the Australia-Indonesia relationship. Meet bi-monthly to read a diverse range of books by Indigenous Australian authors. Sign-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/aiyakumpulbookclub\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><em>JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! <\/em><\/strong>AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/2020\/11\/join-aiya-on-discord\/\">our new Discord<\/a>, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:<ul><li>FLEX &#8211; our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Games nights &#8211; AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord<\/li><li>Ngobrol santai &#8211; any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.<\/li><li>Our next online language exchange will be on the <strong>5th September<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><em>JOIN AIYA IN-PERSON LANGUAGE EXCHANGE! <\/em><\/strong>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. In-person language exchange is on:<ul><li>WA: Every second Wednesday, 6pm, Old Shanghai Northbridge. Follow @aiya_wa on Instagram or Facebook for more info.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>7-9 September <\/strong>RDI UREF x SUAKA<strong> <\/strong>is inviting you to join the Forced Displacement &amp; Urban Management Conference. The Conference focuses on the theme of Right of the City, Space and Place, and Beyond Resettlement. More details <a href=\"https:\/\/conference.rdiuref.org\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>15 September<\/strong> Indonesia Update. In sickness and in health: diagnosing Indonesia. Join the conference which examines the extent to which Indonesia\u2019s health system has succeeded in dealing with the many challenges it faces (ANU Project). Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/2021-indonesia-update-in-sickness-and-in-health-diagnosing-indonesia-tickets-161193747839?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-source=wa&amp;utm-term=listing\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>16 September <\/strong>2021 IndOz Conference \u2018IA-CEPA: From Good Neighbours to Strategic Partner\u2019 will provide an opportunity to learn from key players, benefit from IA-CEPA, practical ways to enter into the \u201cnext door\u201d market, and to build a valuable network. The event will be held hybrid, both virtually and in Brisbane. More info <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indozfestivalbrisbane.com\/\">here<\/a>. Get a discounted rate as an AIYA member! To access this benefit, please email Dan at <a href=\"mailto:memberships@aiya.org.au\">memberships@aiya.org.au<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>29 September<\/strong> \u2018Citizens of the World: Indonesian Studies in Australia\u2019 is an international conference (webinar) hosted by Melbourne University that will bring together Language, Culture and Area Studies experts and the broader Indonesia and Southeast Asia-interested community. Together, they will engage in a critical dialogue about past, current and future directions in Indonesian studies. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/events.unimelb.edu.au\/asia-institute\/event\/10939-citizens-of-the-world-indonesian-studies-in\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>30 September <\/strong>IS4 Webinar | Is there Indonesian history before 1945? Unconnected histories, and the (near) absence of postcolonial concerns. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/uni-sydney.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_SPchXnnxTCKWzCoekbDaCg\">here<\/a><\/li><li><strong>AIMEP <\/strong>is fundraising to provide emergency relief to Indonesians impacted by COVID. Oxygen tanks, self-isolation support, and burial funds are desperately needed. Donate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.launchgood.com\/campaign\/indonesia_covid_emergency_save_lives#!\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Academics in Australia<\/strong> are supporting Indonesia\u2019s COVID-19 response alongside PPNI JaTim and WeCare. Donate to provide support for nurses and their families fighting COVID-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/wecare.id\/helpindonesiannurses\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Bali Beat <\/strong>was established in March 2020, The Bali Beat gathers together the biggest news and each day\u2019s COVID-19 data on the Island of the Gods Subscribe. Follow Bali\u2019s latest articles <a href=\"https:\/\/thebalibeat.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/tSoiYUmQdgUGAO8gmEtwkuP7tf99iW34o5wTrxfVb53xYtUekFdhLEk_yTj4yLeh29v1CuvnS1Zsgr7n2Vg-ivQmLMnQW1h6ROncLHE6xScaePLY-PN_ty1l5bCfRqabWqY7E6tt=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NAILA <\/strong>2021 Speech Competition is receiving submissions. With the theme \u2018Travel\u2019 or \u2018Bepergian\u2019 with 7 categories open to anyone from primary school all the way to professionals. Make sure to submit your application by 31 August. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/naila.org.au\/competition\/rules-and-how-to-apply\/\">here.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>AIYA <\/strong>has openings for a Treasurer, Social Media Officers, Content Translators, Editors (Annual Report &amp; Newsletter-Links), Communications Coordinators, and the 2022 Kongres Convenors. Join the dynamic National Team! Apply by 1st of September. Position descriptions <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1qWd8BtCGf-0viFDY1ffw9H5jrTufuuui\">here<\/a><\/li><li><strong>ACICIS <\/strong>is receiving applications for Summer Professional Practica! Gain workplace skills and establish international networks in Indonesia in an area of your interest by undertaking a virtual internship from Jan-Feb 2022. $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available to support eligible Australian university students. Applications close 15 September. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/practicum\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>DFAT <\/strong>is looking for a Program Officer to support the Infrastructure &amp; Economic Governance (IEG) section\u2019s implementation of the PROSPERA and KIAT programs. Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/dfatcareers.nga.net.au\/cp\/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&amp;returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&amp;jobid=C2F3305A-2F96-4E65-BA52-AD81012D2BB1&amp;CurATC=LES&amp;CurBID=62AFB35D%2D9273%2D4A11%2D8DCC%2D9DB401354197&amp;JobListID=627D852B%2DF280%2DD142%2D54E2%2DA4312CB119D6&amp;jobsListKey=7d05de74%2D32b9%2D4c80%2D8777%2D8688bdddc7fc&amp;persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&amp;lid=82958060032&amp;rmuh=C910BAD10D8B413F257397B90B689E3A3E268C01\">here<\/a> by 30 August.<\/li><li><strong>SIAP SIAGA <\/strong>is calling for papers for the Regional Symposium on COVD-19 and its impact on Disaster Management and Resilience. The themes are governance and institutional leadership, partnership models, and digital technology and communication. Abstract submissions should be made directly by 31 August. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/?authkey=%21AG8K71g9m%5FeDnXQ&amp;cid=33A3A8D80268696B&amp;id=33A3A8D80268696B%21330472&amp;parId=33A3A8D80268696B%21329510&amp;o=OneUp\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>The Indonesian Consulate General <\/strong>has opened applications for a Virtual Indonesian Art and Culture Scholarship 2021 to learn. View the opportunity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSv5hO7BVYH\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100064570514684\/posts\/204080671754282\/?d=n\">here<\/a>. The form should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:pensosbud.sydney@kemlu.go.id\">pensosbud.sydney@kemlu.go.id<\/a> for Australian youths in NSW, QLD, &amp; SA, or to <a href=\"mailto:pensosbud.melbourne@kemlu.go.id\">pensosbud.melbourne@kemlu.go.id<\/a> in Victoria &amp; Tasmania. Applications close by 1 September.<\/li><li><strong>Tsuha Global Fellowship Program <\/strong>calls for applicants. UWA is currently seeking interested individuals to apply for the fellowship, with the application period closing 1 September. Successful applicants will be guided by a cross-disciplinary array of mentors More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwa.edu.au\/news\/article\/2021\/august\/tsuha-global-fellowship-program-calls-for-applicants?fbclid=IwAR0d0d__vjdjRlKj0yEfOcyA9GWYiqRFUNgmlfATHLWmc0Qw_O6UgPCy69w\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>SPARK Deakin <\/strong>Melbourne &#8211; Bandung Innovation Series is hosting a pitch competition. Pitch your solution on inclusive entrepreneurship, resilience innovations, creative approaches to tourism, or public health innovation. Submit your ideas by 1 September <a href=\"https:\/\/spark.deakin.edu.au\/mel-bdg-innov-series-2021\/pitch-competition\/\">here<\/a> and get the chance to win cash prizes!<\/li><li><strong>Prospera <\/strong>is seeking a Senior Economist (Labour &amp; Skills Team Lead) to lead the Labour and Skills team assisting the Government of Indonesia. They will provide sound evidence-based analysis in support of continued labour market reform and upskilling and reskilling of Indonesia\u2019s workforce. Apply by 3 September <a href=\"https:\/\/prospera.or.id\/job\/senior-economist-labour-skill-team-lead\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>AIYEP <\/strong>(Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program) 2021 is receiving applications from Australian youth aged between 21-25 years. Managed by DFAT and Value Learning, AIYEP combines online learning; a business internship, language skills, access to Australian-Indonesian experts and opportunities to build on your intercultural skills in this comprehensive 7-week program. Send your applications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valuelearning.com.au\/about-aiyep-2021\">here<\/a> by 20 September.<\/li><li><strong>Australia Awards in Indonesia <\/strong>is celebrating the exemplary and diverse contributions of alumni, and are asking you to nominate candidates. View award criteria and make your nominations by 23 September <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiaawardsindonesia.org\/news\/detail\/244000099\/call-for-nominations-the-2021-australian-alumni-awards\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>ACICIS <\/strong>Virtual<strong> <\/strong>Public Health Study Tour (PHST) is open for registration until 1 October. This two-week intensive program is a unique opportunity for Australian students to hear from leading health professionals, policy-makers and community health workers in Indonesia. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acicis.edu.au\/programs\/tour\/public-health-study-tour\/\">here<\/a> for the Summer cohort.<\/li><li><strong>Asia Society &#8211; Melbourne Asia Game Changer.<\/strong> Nominate a Game Changer making a positive difference to Australia\u2019s relationship with Asia. Nominate <a href=\"https:\/\/asiasociety.org\/australia\/melbourne-asia-game-changer-nomination-form\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support?<strong> <\/strong>Submit your ideas to <strong>Katalis <\/strong>through its business portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iacepa-katalis.org\/business-idea-submission\/\">here<\/a>. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Lakoat Kujawas <\/strong>is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/lakoatkujawas.blogspot.com\/2018\/03\/lakoatkujawas-call-for-proposals-2018.html\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Jakarta Independent Film Festival (JIFF) <\/strong>welcomes submissions from independent filmmakers from around the world for the 2021 Edition. Check out the rules and regulations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jakartafilmfest.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Asia Options <\/strong>has two vacant positions; Marketing Specialist and Country Correspondent Roles to join the team. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiaoptions.org\/about-us\/get-involved\/\">here<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong>Australian Volunteers<\/strong> is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianvolunteers.com\/remote-volunteering\">remote volunteering<\/a>. If you&#8217;re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianvolunteers.com\/assignments\/?CountryName=Indonesia\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Inside Indonesia<\/strong> publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from a diverse range of people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideindonesia.org\/write-for-us\"> here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\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> <\/strong><strong>exciting activities<\/strong><\/a><strong>? Sign up as an<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya.org.au\/membership\/\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>AIYA member<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the news Australia is emblematic of tensions and opportunities for plurilingual societies. 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