{"id":29382,"date":"2026-07-21T03:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/?p=29382"},"modified":"2026-07-21T03:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:33:16","slug":"links-20-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/id\/2026\/07\/21\/links-20-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Links 20 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For Hillary Mansour, one small word &#8220;Kamu&#8221; unlocked friendships, cultural immersion, and a deeper sense of belonging during her ACICIS exchange in Yogyakarta. <br><strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/2026\/07\/17\/learning-to-say-kamu-how-one-small-word-changed-the-way-an-acicis-student-experienced-indonesia\/\">AIYA Blog<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indonesia\u2019s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (<em>Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal<\/em>, BPJPH) and the Australian Embassy in Indonesia signed a<a href=\"https:\/\/indonesia.embassy.gov.au\/jakt\/MR26_043.html\"> Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on halal product assurance cooperation<\/a>, to support and streamline trade in halal\u2011certified goods between the two countries. <strong>(Australia Embassy in Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PEMERINTAH Indonesia dan Australia secara resmi meluncurkan <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaindonesia.com\/ekonomi\/910592\/indonesia-dan-australia-resmi-luncurkan-katalis-20-untuk-memperkuat-ia-cepa\">Katalis 2.0, sebuah inisiatif strategis yang dirancang untuk memperdalam kemitraan ekonomi di bawah kerangka Perjanjian Kemitraan Ekonomi Komprehensif Indonesia-Australia (IA-CEPA<\/a>). <strong>(Media Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indonesia&#8217;s Air Force has deployed five T-50i Golden Eagle fighter jets to a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.antaranews.com\/news\/423009\/indonesia-sends-t-50i-jets-to-australias-air-exercise\">multinational air exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin from July 17 to August 7<\/a>, aiming to strengthen operational capabilities and international defense ties. <strong>(ANTARA News)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia has agreed to replace the annual scramble for <a href=\"https:\/\/racc.co.id\/news\/australia-approves-ballot-system-indonesia-working-holiday-visa\/\">Indonesia\u2019s Working Holiday Visa with a randomised ballot<\/a>. <strong>(RACC Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pemerintah Indonesia bersama Pemerintah Australia resmi meluncurkan program kemitraan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kemkes.go.id\/id\/-kita-sehat-diluncurkan-kemenkes-perkuat-transformasi-layanan-kesehatan-hingga-pelosok\">KITA SEHAT (Indonesia\u2013Australia Health Transformation Partnership)<\/a> senilai hingga AUD100 juta. <strong>(Kemenkes Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!)<\/strong>\u00a0LX 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!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VIC \u2013 every Wednesday at 6-7pm, Kathleen Syme Library\u2013Activity Room 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSW \u2013 every Thursday at 6.30pm, Darling Square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA FLEX!\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on Sunday at 3pm WIB\/ 7pm AEDT. Join FLEX\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/xrr4p.mjt.lu\/lnk\/CAAACFVIHaQAAc5btCQAAuyagD4AAAABPGkAAAAAABcB4ABpr3ubQUy_m_XaQViumcT0WV8C-gAWnf8\/9\/2sOpP8dD7C-xx-CmNy2UpQ\/aHR0cHM6Ly91czAyd2ViLnpvb20udXMvai81NTU3Nzc1NzExP3B3ZD1NblZGTkN0UFRFTnlOazlFUlZFNVIwcFhNa3h2VVQwOSNzdWNjZXNz#success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIYA ACT<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Come and try playing Javanese Gamelan with AIYA ACT<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and ANUISA every\u00a0<strong>Monday<\/strong>, @5.30pm in Room 630, Level 6 of the Llewellyn Hall at ANU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be Your Own Detective: <strong>Movie &amp; Mystery Games<\/strong> \ud83d\udc11\ud83d\udd0d Join <strong>AIYA SA \u00d7 Arab Club <\/strong>for an exciting and interactive movie experience where you step into the role of a detective! \ud83c\udfac Hosted Saturday 25 July at Adelaide Uni. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaoNmZJyrMr\/?igsh=MXM5NG5rdGo1YjA0aQ%3D%3D\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <strong>AIYA SulSel<\/strong> on Sat, 25 July for <strong>AIYA Networking Night<\/strong>: A night to connect, exchange ideas, and sprak meaningful conversations. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Damti3Yhh0n\/?igsh=Y2hqaXd0eXV5cWg5\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let&#8217;s do a meaningful morning with <strong>AIYA Queensland <\/strong>and <strong>Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)<\/strong>, &#8220;SEA to Source : Beach Clean Up&#8221;, <strong>21 July, 9.30am AEST<\/strong>, at Pandanus Beach. Slot limited only for AIYA Member, register <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/AIYAxCVA-BeachCleanUp\">here<\/a> no cost!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BBTS UWA x AAYA x AIYA<\/strong> present &#8220;Pearls x Professionals: Careers in Asia Expo&#8221; on 30 July at UWA. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dam0fuQkyAA\/?igsh=MTEya2dyN2ptajF4dg%3D%3D\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join us to celebrate <strong>Experiencing Indonesia: 30 years of ACICIS Book Launch!<\/strong> This event will feature Kirrilee Hughes, Kate Naidu, and David Reeve in conversation with Dr Natali Pearson. Save the date: Wed, 12 Aug, @5.30-7.30pm at Level 24, 123 Pitt St, Sidney. For more information and registration click <a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/book-launch-or-experiencing-indonesia-30-years-of-acicis\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ANU Indonesia Project<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 43rd Indonesia Update, \u2018Islamic diversity in Indonesia\u2019, to be held on 18-19 September 2026 at The Australian National University. More Info\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/crawford.anu.edu.au\/event\/indonesia-update-islamic-diversity-indonesia\">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>The problem of Australian knowing and engaging Indonesia, as our closest neighbour, has vexed successive Australia governments ever since Keating called for Asian literacy in the 1980s<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6I86rCc0nDAw8flhOaGyDM?si=fX0BfoAES2unI5rNSwrEAA\">.Liam Prince, Director of the ACICIS program based at the University of Western Australia talking about the future of Australia\u2019s Asia and Indonesia capabilities<\/a>. <strong>(Talking Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2PCORprHbJYy0VqOvycgbG?si=Uf1GDr4QQfCfKjaBi1hV1g\">Keeping the Spirit of Indonesia Alive Through Balinese Dance<\/a> &#8211; Liza Saerang, committed to keeping Indonesia\u2019s cultural heritage alive, even though she is thousands of kilometers away from the homeland. <strong>(SBS Indonesia)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29095\" style=\"width:182px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.jpeg 822w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-241x300.jpeg 241w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-768x957.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-650x810.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-50x62.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">AIYA is now in partnership:<a href=\"https:\/\/aiya.org.au\/\">&nbsp;<strong>AIYA<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;x&nbsp;<\/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\/\">&nbsp;AIYA membership<\/a>&nbsp;dashboard &gt; Resource Center &gt; Cinta Bahasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NAILA 2026&nbsp;<\/strong>is now open for submission! Ready to put your Indonesian language skills to the test? Join the competition, showcase your talent, and compete for exciting prizes!&nbsp;<strong>Deadline: 30 July 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;Register yourself&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/NAILAsubmission\">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 \u2013 you can check it out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/globalscholars.substack.com\/\">here<\/a>.<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\/\">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&nbsp;<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>For Hillary Mansour, one small word &#8220;Kamu&#8221; unlocked friendships, cultural immersion, and a deeper sense of belonging during her ACICIS exchange in Yogyakarta. 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