{"id":28944,"date":"2025-12-21T18:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T07:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/?p=28944"},"modified":"2025-12-22T00:45:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T13:45:55","slug":"links-22-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2025\/12\/21\/links-22-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Links 22 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/national\/bondi-shooting-seven-days-on-memorials-day-of-reflection-to-mark-one-week-since-shooting\/e46cadb7-a8c5-42b2-92a7-be28c8b53b3d\">There has been raw emotion at Bondi on Sunday <\/a>as Australians mark a Day of Reflection one week on from the terror attack that killed 15 innocent people. It has already been a day of high emotion, with flags flying at half mast and a banner flown over Bondi showing love for the Jewish community. <strong>(Nine News)<\/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:\/\/asiatimes.com\/2025\/12\/indonesia-floods-the-real-risk-was-not-foreign-aid\/\">Indonesia floods: the real risk was not foreign aid<\/a> &#8211; Sumatra\u2019s floods show how wrongheaded nationalism and misinformation can turn natural disaster into tragedy <strong>(Asia Times)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-12-19\/whv-social-media-influencers-create-high-hopes-for-indonesians-\/106122868\">Indonesian influencers glamorise life and earnings in Australia but the reality falls short <\/a>&#8211; Many Indonesians have been lured by influencers pushing a false promise of easy money and a better life, only to discover the demanding workload and high cost of living after they arrive. <strong>(ABC News)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mediahub.polri.go.id\/in\/image\/detail\/322419-tandatangani-nota-kesepahaman-bareng-jaksa-agung-terkait-kuhapkuhp-baru\">Kapolri Jenderal Polisi Listyo Sigit Prabowo menandatangani nota kesepahaman<\/a> dengan Jaksa Agung Sanitiar Burhanuddin. Nota kesepahaman ini berkaitan dengan penerapan KUHAP dan KUHP baru. Kegiatan ini juga sekaligus sosialisasi bagi jajaran penegak hukum dalam penerapan KUHAP dan KUHP baru. <strong>(Polri)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipdefenseforum.com\/2025\/12\/amid-deepening-security-cooperation-australia-indonesia-png-launch-defense-dialogue\/\">Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) convened their first trilateral defense ministers\u2019 meeting<\/a> in December 2025. The historic gathering in Port Moresby, PNG, reflects a growing recognition that their shared region, challenges and strategic interests demand collaborative responses. <strong>(Indo-Pacific Defense Forum)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-12-21\/pm-announces-review-into-intelligence-and-law-enforcement\/106167788\">Australia&#8217;s federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies will be reviewed<\/a> to assess whether they have appropriate powers and processes in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. In a statement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the review would be completed in April and published. <strong>(ABC News)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/cricket\/articles\/c4g4yznemkxo\">Awesome Australia do it again:<\/a> England beaten to lose another Ashes in Australia <strong>(BBC Sport)<\/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 Program<\/a> \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<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>Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with&nbsp;<strong>AIYA ACT&nbsp;<\/strong>and ANUISA every&nbsp;<strong>Monday<\/strong>, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA NSW<\/strong> Language Exchange (LX) is now every Tuesday at Darling Square @6.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tune In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/language\/indonesian\/en\/podcast-episode\/community-indonesian-diaspora-in-australia-shares-identity-stories-through-meaningful-objects\/b02xxull9\">Community: Indonesian diaspora in Australia shares identity stories through meaningful objects<\/a> &#8211; At the &#8216;Barang-Bareng&#8217; event, members of the Indonesian diaspora and those with connections to Indonesia gathered to share identity stories through meaningful objects. <strong>(SBS Indonesian)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andre Ponniah and Hafidz Alfurqan talk about their experience as former delegates for the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP). Tune <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0Mjj2J6PZuLfnsZCJO98ga?si=_yYEfN0pTm25PlgFvJut3g\">here <\/a>the AIYEP : A Retrospective <strong>(AIYA NSW Education)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. Catch the interesting insight <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6dj9K0Bgriff9B5WGOP01l?si=f89uYgOaQ1y8FLGRpQvgQg\">here<\/a> from CEO of Healing Foundation, Shannan Dodson, about simple ways to engage with the local community. <strong>(Australia Explained)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\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<\/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>Come be apart of <strong>AIYA WA <\/strong>for 2026. We are looking for Secretary, Treasurer, and Events Officer positions. Take a look <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR4mOFXEuxx\/?igsh=aTYwdXBkODJwMThv\">here<\/a>. Positions close on <strong>1 Feb 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NAILA <\/strong>is now open for a Director role. Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeF8tpw9BJaWh7EKUxBh7M-KIG0gJpFeJsju5FPFkM0k1RXrQ\/viewform\">here <\/a>by 9 Jan 2026, more detail take a look <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/u\/3\/d\/14QUi3aVZrNdD7U1-D-jUO_a1TgOdJL3c\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\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>Volunteer positions for <strong>WIIS-A (Women in International Security &#8211; Australia)<\/strong> are available. Come and check the position of <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>. Apply ASAP.<\/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>There has been raw emotion at Bondi on Sunday as Australians mark a Day of Reflection one week on from the terror attack that killed 15 innocent people. 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