{"id":28932,"date":"2025-12-10T00:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/?p=28932"},"modified":"2025-12-10T00:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:48:11","slug":"links-10-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2025\/12\/10\/links-10-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Links 10 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">C<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/language\/indonesian\/en\/podcast-episode\/culture-corner-australian-students-demonstrate-fluency-in-indonesian-language-at-naila-2026\/43370w154\">ulture: Australian students demonstrate fluency in Indonesian language at NAILA 2026.<\/a> The University of Queensland in Brisbane hosted the National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) 2025 awards night on Saturday, 22 November. NAILA is a competition that recognises and promotes the development of Indonesian language learning in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The awards night announced winners across six categories: Early Primary, Upper Primary, Middle, Senior, Tertiary, and Executive. This year&#8217;s competition featured a sports theme. <strong>[SBS Indonesian]<\/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\/2025-12-04\/why-is-indonesia-the-most-severly-affected-by-cyclone-senyar\/106095614\">Indonesian environmentalists blame rapid forest loss in Sumatra for severity of deadly floods. <\/a>Indonesia&#8217;s government says it will summon eight companies over their suspected role in worsening the scale of floods and landslides in Sumatra <strong>[ABC News]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/indonesia-grants-unlimited-stay-permit-former-citizens-lieu-dual-citizenship-2025-11-24\/\">Indonesia grants unlimited stay permit for former citizens in lieu of dual citizenship.<\/a> Indonesian law does not recognise dual citizenship for adults, and anyone with two passports must make a choice of nationality when they turn 18. <strong>[Reuters]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rri.co.id\/en\/international\/2022012\/australia-backs-indonesia-s-potential-bid-for-un-human-rights-council-chairmanship\">Australia Backs Indonesia&#8217;s Potential Bid for UN Human Rights Council Chairmanship.<\/a> \u00a0Australia\u2019s Special Envoy for International Human Rights, Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC, said that he would support Indonesia if it decides to run for the chairmanship of the United Nations Human Rights Council. <strong>[RRI Voice of Indonesia]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/uzbekistan-joins-thailand-philippines-indonesia-brazil-egypt-mexico-and-more-as-australia-issues-new-travel-advisory-amid-rising-security-concerns\/\">Uzbekistan Joins Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, and more as Australia<\/a> Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Rising Security Concerns <strong>[TTW Travel and Tour World]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/indonesia\/news\/detail\/27-11-2025-indonesia--australia-and-who-partner-to-transform-health-care\">Indonesia, Australia and WHO partner to transform health care. Australia and the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> signed a new partnership agreement this month in Jakarta to partner with Indonesia to build a more inclusive, resilient and accessible primary health care system. The partnership forms part of the new Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation (KITA SEHAT). <strong>[WHO]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.listcorp.com\/asx\/mah\/macmahon-holdings-limited\/news\/macmahon-awarded-kucing-liar-underground-contract-3281086.html\">Australia&#8217;s Macmohan Holdings gains on new mining contract, Kucing Liar, in Indonesia<\/a>\u00a0 <strong>[LISTCORP]<\/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 <\/em><strong><em>check your email for the link<\/em>.<\/strong><\/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\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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!)&nbsp;<\/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><strong>RANI JAMBAK &#8211; SOUNDS FROM SUMATRA IN MELBOURNE<\/strong> &#8211; We remain in deep sorrow with the situation of our brothers and sisters in Sumatra and Aceh. In these moments of grief for our brothers and sisters in Sumatra, we gather in Melbourne not only to share sound but also to hold space for listening, empathy, and solidarity. Through talks and performance, <strong>SOUNDS FROM SUMATRA IN MELBOURNE <\/strong>invites us to reflect on heritage, resilience, and the power of sonic memory. Let this be more than an event. It is a gesture of care, remembrance, and connection across distance.<br>Performance: Inter.Sonix 06, Friday, 12 Dec \u2013 7pm, Miscellania, Melbourne CBD. RSVP <a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/liquid-architecture-rp-boo-will-guthrie-rani-jambak-sovblkpssy-hayden-ryan-thread-dj-s?fbclid=PAT01DUAOiPo1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadDOGUS90VeXtEIy-HbVLXSef7FWFlP1Re9lpkkJ2Z-3-kCU5OiyFyVXEPjNg_aem_CMU18w95tUGztVV30zZI1g\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with\u00a0<strong>AIYA ACT\u00a0<\/strong>and ANUISA every\u00a0<strong>Monday<\/strong>, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tune In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Kangaroos haven&#8217;t lost a game since they fell to the Lions in the 2023 grand final, so can Brisbane end that streak in the year&#8217;s most important game? Listen&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/programs\/pm\/aflw-excitement-builds-for-grand-final-\/106080474\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/listen\/programs\/pm\/aflw-excitement-builds-for-grand-final-\/106080474\">here&nbsp;<\/a>to know more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rest Is History podcast back in Australia. It\u2019s a chart topping podcast with millions of downloads around the world. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are distinguished historians &#8212; Oxford and Cambridge scholars, and bestselling authors.  Listen&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sbs-audio-program-bahasa-indonesia-friday-28-november\/id350506455?i=1000738867178\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sbs-audio-program-bahasa-indonesia-friday-28-november\/id350506455?i=1000738867178\">here <\/a>to learn more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SBS Audio Program Bahasa Indonesia &#8211; Friday 28 November 2025. Listen&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sbs-audio-program-bahasa-indonesia-friday-28-november\/id350506455?i=1000738867178\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sbs-audio-program-bahasa-indonesia-friday-28-november\/id350506455?i=1000738867178\">here&nbsp;<\/a>to know more.<\/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 id=\"block-7a80ae87-0bce-49ed-8fd2-142bc67f9513\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several internship opportunities are now available at <strong>ACICIS<\/strong> offices in Bandung and Yogyakarta!. Check out the available roles and their deadlines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/acicis_acicis-newcolomboplan-jobvacancy-activity-7401165017276014593-eibJ\/?utm_medium=ios_app&amp;rcm=ACoAABKMDPoBlWm6ZvYiIysB4__C9Po12PC_Gjw\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAILA is looking for our next DIRECTOR! \ud83c\udf89.If you\u2019re passionate, organised, and ready to lead, we\u2019d love to have you join our team. \ud83d\udcc5 Applications due date: Friday, 9 January 2026, 11.59 pm AEDT \ud83d\udc49 Apply today via this <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/NAILA-Director25\">link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer positions for <strong>WIIS-A (Women in International Security &#8211; Australia)<\/strong> are available. They are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/h90rtwnrujypyy7kvtvgd\/WIIS-A-Communications-Officer-PD-Final-For-Sharing.pdf?rlkey=60u0a350nczxebgnow8tswoqj&amp;e=2&amp;dl=0\">Communication officer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/h90rtwnrujypyy7kvtvgd\/WIIS-A-Communications-Officer-PD-Final-For-Sharing.pdf?rlkey=60u0a350nczxebgnow8tswoqj&amp;e=2&amp;dl=0\">Events officer<\/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 \u2013 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>&nbsp;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\">&nbsp;here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian Volunteers Program&nbsp;<\/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\">here<\/a>!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indo Beyond Borders (IBB)<\/strong>&nbsp;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\">&nbsp;Here<\/a>&nbsp;to check more information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Jakarta Bintangs<\/strong>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<strong>Lapangan Bola Aldiron&nbsp;<\/strong>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\/\">&nbsp;@jakartabintangs<\/a>. For more information click<a href=\"https:\/\/bintangs.com\/\">&nbsp;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\">&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Australian National Universit<\/strong>y<a href=\"https:\/\/crawford.anu.edu.au\/indonesia-project\">&nbsp;Indonesia Project<\/a>&nbsp;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)&nbsp;<\/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\">&nbsp;here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culture: Australian students demonstrate fluency in Indonesian language at NAILA 2026. 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