{"id":28861,"date":"2025-10-21T09:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T22:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/?p=28861"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T04:22:03","slug":"links-21-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2025\/10\/21\/links-21-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Links 21 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-1024x769.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-67x50.png 67w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-650x488.png 650w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-1000x751.png 1000w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Various media outlets\u00a0reported on how Indonesian diaspora members took part in <a href=\"https:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/melbourne-bergerak-assertive-long-distance-nationalism-and-the-rise-of-oppositional-activism\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au\/melbourne-bergerak-assertive-long-distance-nationalism-and-the-rise-of-oppositional-activism\/\">protests against the Indonesian government<\/a> that began at the end of August 2025. Protesters demanded transparency, reform and empathy, particularly from legislators who are seen as out of touch with the growing economic hardships of ordinary Indonesians.<strong> (Indonesia at Melbourne)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In The News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-20\/prabowo-subianto-one-year-indonesia-democracy-under-pressure\/105899812\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-20\/prabowo-subianto-one-year-indonesia-democracy-under-pressure\/105899812\">Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is marking his first year i<\/a>n power after a series of arrests of protesters in recent months. Several activists believe Indonesia is returning to an authoritarian era, with Indonesian police reporting 959 people have been detained since August. <strong>(ABC News)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia, Indonesia agree to strengthen defense cooperation. Both countries will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/world\/2025\/10\/20\/australia-indonesia-agree-to-strengthen-defense-cooperation.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/world\/2025\/10\/20\/australia-indonesia-agree-to-strengthen-defense-cooperation.html\">increase people-to-people contact<\/a> among military personnel, strengthen institutional relations between defense institutions and widen cooperation in training, education and cybersecurity. <strong>(Jakarta Post)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunia Hari Ini: Australia Uji Coba Hewan Peliharaan Ikut Terbang di Kabin Penumpang. Hewan peliharaan pertama yang dibawa ke kabin penumpang dalam penerbangan domestik di Australia sudah tiba di Queensland, kemarin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/indonesian\/2025-10-17\/hewan-peliharaan-terbang-di-kabin-penumpang-australia\/105903034\">Tiga ekor anjing ikut dalam penerbangan Virgin Australia dari Melbourne ke Gold Coast.<\/a> <strong>(ABC News)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunia Hari Ini: Meta Umumkan Instagram Akan Batasi Konten untuk Pengguna Remaja. Konten di Instagram untuk remaja <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/indonesian\/2025-10-15\/instagram-batasi-konten-untuk-pengguna-remaja-\/105893538\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/indonesian\/2025-10-15\/instagram-batasi-konten-untuk-pengguna-remaja-\/105893538\">akan secara\u00a0<em>default<\/em>\u00a0menjadi format PG-13 <\/a>(pengaturan untuk penonton berusia minimal 13 tahun) dan tidak akan dapat diubah tanpa izin orangtua.<strong> (ABC News)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On The Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28804\" style=\"width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-28x50.jpg 28w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-650x1156.jpg 650w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-1000x1778.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-50x89.jpg 50w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VOTM-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People and Culture team have officially launched <strong>AIYA Volunteers of the Month Program! <\/strong>This initiative will allow AIYA volunteers to anonymously nominate a fellow volunteer who truly embodies our mission to <strong>Connect, Inform, Inspire<\/strong>. <em>AIYA Volunteers, kindly check your email for the link<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA Annual 2024 is <a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/annual\/annual-2024\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/annual\/annual-2024\/\">here<\/a>! <\/strong>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!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/2025\/06\/10\/aiya-urges-utas-to-reconsider-closure-of-indonesian-language-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/2025\/06\/10\/aiya-urges-utas-to-reconsider-closure-of-indonesian-language-program\/\">AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Progra<\/a>m \u2013 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) <\/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. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with <strong>AIYA ACT <\/strong>and ANUISA every <strong>Monday<\/strong>, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA QLD<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Networking Night<\/strong>!. \ud83d\udcc5 Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025, \ud83d\udd55 Time: 6:00 PM AEST, \ud83d\udccd Venue: Naldham House,\u00a033 Felix St, Brisbane City QLD 4000. Grab your ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.wavecrm.com.au\/event\/01K7EEEVA21ZYCKYQ2AX1MVS3R?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwNfatNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9Il27ClaNo-BHKX6D0TsfUjbGvIwmQIJAkVjE8qq6o3nI9gaJtp67ju06jb_aem__vE4D47KOfthZh2r7PY5bw\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA SA<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>The Adelaide screening of ReelOzInd! 2025.<\/strong>  \ud83d\udccd UNION CINEMA, Lvl 5 Union House, Adelaide Uni. (Above Unibar and the Cloisters, 5 min walk from Schulz Backstage Cafe), \ud83d\udd556PM,  \ud83d\udcc5Last Friday of every month (October 31st). More info <a href=\"https:\/\/wavecrm.com.au\/event\/01K6ESY5RM77XGNA019389WYC9\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA SA &#8211; November Indonesian Cultural Night<\/strong>. 28 November 2025 at 5:00 pm, Schulz Backstage Cafe, Schulz Building, Adelaide University (near Scott Theatre). More info <a href=\"https:\/\/wavecrm.com.au\/event\/01K6ESTK03JB5N4YM3H8PQ6TA3\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IndoFest<\/strong> 2025 -South Australia\u2019s largest Indonesian Festival. \ud83d\udcc5 Sunday, 9 November 2025<br>\ud83d\udccd UniAdelaide Cloisters. More details could be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOBAguGkevv\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tune In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SBS Audio, a podcast in Indonesian from SBS Audio covering recent news in both Australia and Indonesia. Listen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/language\/indonesian\/en\/podcast-episode\/the-latest-news-sbs-audio-indonesian-program-29-september-2025\/cl5oxogct?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/language\/indonesian\/en\/podcast-episode\/the-latest-news-sbs-audio-indonesian-program-29-september-2025\/cl5oxogct?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">here <\/a>to know more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlotte Setijadi, anthropologist and author of Harnessing the Potential of the Indonesian Diaspora (ISEAS, 2017), has spent years studying how Indonesians abroad push for recognition, build networks, and engage in nation-building from afar. Now back in Melbourne after working in Singapore, she brings both her own research and personal take to the conversation. Tune in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/perantau-podcast\/episodes\/S2E15--Rethinking-the-Role-of-Indonesians-Overseas-with-Charlotte-Setijadi-e37kiuv\/a-ac4q499\">Perantau Podcast<\/a> to hear her discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28693\" style=\"width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-40x50.jpg 40w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-650x810.jpg 650w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-1000x1246.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer-50x62.jpg 50w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exclusive-offer.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019re so excited to share our newest partnership:<a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/\"> <strong>AIYA<\/strong><\/a><strong> x <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cintabahasa.com\/\"><strong>Cinta Bahasa<\/strong><\/a><strong>! \ud83c\udf89\ud83e\udd1d<br><\/strong>All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa\u2019s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your<a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/membership\/\"> AIYA membership<\/a> dashboard &gt; Resource Center &gt; Cinta Bahasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingin menginspirasi generasi pelajar Australia berikutnya untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang Indonesia? Jadilah seorang <strong>Program Duta Belajar Bahasa Indonesia<\/strong> (ILLA). Para pelajar Indonesia yang sedang belajar di Australia, termasuk penerima beasiswa AAS, Aus4ASEAN, dan ACIAR diundang untuk mendaftar program ini. Daftar secepatnya <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/AustraliaAwardsInIndonesia1\/ExpressionOfInterestForThe2026ILLAFirstCohort\">disini <\/a>sebelum <strong>26 Okt 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The House Standing Committee on Education <\/strong>&#8211; Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. The Committee is seeking written submissions, providing recommendations in response to the inquiry terms of reference by <strong>Friday, 7 November 2025.<\/strong> More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.gov.au\/Parliamentary_Business\/Committees\/House\/Education\/BuildingAsiacapability\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Global Scholars Club<\/strong>&nbsp;is a new community helping underrepresented young people access international opportunities by sharing real stories, free resources, and practical insights from past scholars. We publish reflections and guides on our Substack &#8211; you can check it out&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/globalscholars.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>The founder,&nbsp;<strong>Billy Blackett<\/strong>, is particularly passionate about Indonesia, having participated in the Australian Indonesian Youth Exchange Program. He shares regular updates on opportunities and reflections via LinkedIn, and is always happy to field questions or provide application support as a&nbsp;<strong>Rhodes Scholar<\/strong>&nbsp;and alumnus of&nbsp;<strong>NCP&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>AIYEP<\/strong>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/billyblackett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect&nbsp;<\/a>with Billy for more insight!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)<\/strong> is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click<a href=\"https:\/\/dfatcareers.nga.net.au\/cp\/index.cfm?CurATC=LES&amp;CurBID=62AFB35D-9273-4A11-8DCC-9DB401354197&amp;rmuh=4FCB2517F5ED49465C26B26AD0B082C2D1933AFB\"> here<\/a> for more information!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian Volunteers Program <\/strong>matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you\u2019re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities<a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianvolunteers.com\/assignments\/?q=&amp;types=&amp;sectors=&amp;countries=&amp;sort=Closing+Date+%28Soonest%29&amp;page=0\"><em> <\/em>here<\/a>!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indo Beyond Borders (IBB)<\/strong> is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that\u2019s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3zTMLlh_XW\/?igsh=MTN5cnoxeTlkMGI3MQ%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1\"> Here<\/a> to check more information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Jakarta Bintangs<\/strong> 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 \ud83d\udccd 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jakartabintangs\/\"> @jakartabintangs<\/a>. For more information click<a href=\"https:\/\/bintangs.com\/\"> here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian Governmen<\/strong>t 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<a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/what-we-do\/whm-program\/overview\"> here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian National Universit<\/strong>y<a href=\"https:\/\/crawford.anu.edu.au\/indonesia-project\"> Indonesia Project<\/a> is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) <\/strong>helps grow Australia\u2019s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia\u2019s tourism sector and promotes Australia\u2019s education to the world. Find a list of available vacancies<a href=\"https:\/\/austradejobs.nga.net.au\/cp\/index.cfm?event=jobs.listJobs&amp;JobCategoryID=472992D2-DF83-2E9D-155E-6DB0CEBC1C97&amp;BrandID=8B5941B9-D67D-4B0C-933D-9DB401353EDE&amp;rmuh=59D21D2AE508CA961E50C645AD9DF04F50903991\"> here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Various media outlets\u00a0reported on how Indonesian diaspora members took part in protests against the Indonesian government that began at the end of August 2025. 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