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In the news

• Floods in three provinces in Sulawesi have forced thousands of people to flee their houses for higher ground.
• Labor is holding out its support for the Indonesian free trade agreement signed off by the Coalition in the previous parliament, as the trade minister, Simon Birmingham, warns against a retreat into protectionism following a meeting of G20 trade ministers.
• In elections last month, Australia’s Liberal-National coalition won a surprising victory, defying pollsters. On domestic policy, the coalition’s victory likely presages continuity on key domestic issues like taxes. But the impact of the coalition’s victory on Australian policy toward Southeast Asia is somewhat less clear.
• Trade tensions and high-tech rivalry between the US and China are having a “very negative influence” on the world economy, Australia’s prime minister said last Friday as he urged both powers to resolve their differences.
• Indonesia observed a peaceful Idul Fitri celebration on Wednesday with a message of unity and calls for reconciliation, following this year’s elections and their violent aftermath, which many believe had sharpened divisions within the nation.
• The Transportation Ministry is studying a proposal made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who suggested inviting foreign airlines to serve domestic routes as an attempt to push down airfares.
• Melbourne startup She’s a Crowd has taken home the International Prize at the Melbourne Knowledge Week Open Innovation Competition, and will be taking its women’s safety data platform to Indonesia.

On the blog

• Hear from AIYEP Alumnus, Rivana Amelia on her experiences living and working in Australia as part of the exchange program!

Event

• Adelaide, 17 June – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.

• Canberra, 15 June – The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia will host an Open House event at the Embassy this week to mark the end of Ramadan ‘Idul Fitri (Eid-al-Fitr)’.
• Canberra, 24 June – Attend ANU’s Public Lecture, ‘IA-CEPA: Towards a Stronger Business Partnership Between Australia and Indonesia’, which will be presented by Thomas Lembong, Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board and former Minister of Trade of Indonesia, from 5:30pm. Register attendance here!

• Hobart, 14 June – AIYA Tas is hosting Language Exchange at Smolt Kitchen, West Hobart from 6pm.
• Hobart, 24 June – AIYA Tas is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM). They are also seeking expressions of interest for positions of Chapter President and Chapter Vice President (see ‘Opportunities’ section). Follow their IG for updates.
• Jakarta, 21 June – Are you looking to connect with some new career-minded young adults? AIYA Jakarta’s Cepat Kaya is back! Meet AIYA members and non members alike and join in the chit chat over coffee or tea! Please RSVP by 20 June, as seats are limited.
• Melbourne, 19 June – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Melbourne, 19 June – The Indonesia Forum’s Monthly Discussion ‘The New Order Spectre: Disinformation in Indonesia’s Democracy’, will be lead by Dr. Inaya Rakhmani and Imam Ardhianto from Universitas Indonesia, from 5:30pm at University of Melbourne. Follow the event here.
• Sydney, 5 – 28 June – Emerging visual Indonesian artist Jayanto Damanik Tan (born in Indonesia and based in Australia) is displaying his interactive performance installation, ‘Ritual Everywhere But Nowhere’ that explores the identity and the politics of the Chinese diaspora at Gallery 4. More details here.
• Sydney, 15 June – Celebrate the election of Joko Widodo and running mate Maruf Amin, accompanied with food, music and a cultural show in Marrickville, from 12pm. Register your attendance.
• Sydney, 17 June – AIBC NSW invite you to join the ASEAN Business Council and Dentons for an informative panel discussion and networking evening that will focus on the impact, opportunities and challenges of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between Australia and the ASEAN region. Register here.
• Sydney, 29 June – Calling year 12 students to attend the Yr 12 Indonesian Speaking Day held by the Modern Language Teachers Association. Don’t miss your chance to practice your bahasa and have HSC-style conversations with teachers! See the flyer.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW would like to invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. The event is supported by Consulate General of Indonesia Sydney, BKPM, as well as all Indonesian communities across New South Wales. Learn more about the event.

Opportunities

• Are you passionate about Bahasa Indonesia? NAILA is looking for Language Officers/Translators to join their 2019 team! Read the position description here and apply before 19 June 2019.
• Become a part of AIYA Tas! AIYA Tasmania is now accepting expressions of interest for committee positions of President and Vice President. EOIs are due 20 June 2019 and will be announced at the AGM on 24 June 2019. Submit your EOI here.
• Suara Indonesia Dance is also looking for volunteers for their upcoming event, ASYIK on 22 June 2019, from 8 – 3am. Volunteer positions involve stage managing, kids managing, ushers, crafts table, set up/pack down and merchandise. If you’re interested, contact [email protected].
• The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a Senior Political Researcher (Security, Maritime and Islamic Affairs). It is a full-time, 12 month position, based in Jakarta with possibility of extension. This vacancy will close on 16 June 2019 at 11.30 (Jakarta Time). Apply here.
• The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a Protocol Assistant. It is a full-time, ongoing position, based in Jakarta. This vacancy will close on 16 June 2019 at 11.30 (Jakarta Time). Apply here.
• ACICIS is currently seeking up to three interns to assist the program in Yogyakarta. The position would suit a student who is in their third or final year of university and has an interest or passion in the Australia-Indonesia relations, international relations/law, English literature, education, intercultural communications, or hospitality. Click here for more info and apply by 16 June!
• Two positions have become available within the ACICIS Yogyakarta office. See the full position descriptions for a Marketing & Student Recruitment Officer and a Yogyakarta Program Assistant. Applications for both positions close Monday, 17 June 2019. Both positions are open to Indonesian nationals (WNI) only.
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. Early bird registration closes 30 June 2019. Register now. See the flyer and register here. Discounted registration available for students and AIYA members.
• Would you like to be a part of the 38th Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)? Applications for Aussie participants in AIYEP38 are now open until 16 June 2019! Check out the website for information on how to apply!
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 will open in June 2019. If you’re interested in applying, register your interest to know when applications open.
• DFAT has launched their iSAY Essay Competition aimed at promoting understanding of the ways trade has benefited Australia and the world. There’s three categories: Australian High School Students, Australian University Students and ASEAN University Students. Winners will be published in DFAT’s flagship online and print magazine, business envoy. More info can be found on their website. Submit your application by 11:59pm AEST Friday 28 June 2019 at [email protected].
• Applications for ACICIS’ Professional Practica close 1 July! Placements available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Creative Arts & Design, Sustainable Tourism, Journalism & Development Studies. Study and intern in Indonesia in Summer 2020. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students open on 16 July and close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here before 16 August!
• Registration is now open for the 2019 Indonesia Update, to be held on 6 – 7 September 2019! This is an annual conference held at the Australian National University and will be discussing the quality of Indonesian democracy. Click on the link for more information on how to register for this amazing event.
• The Herb Feith Scholarships scheme is a new initiative of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash University on a topic related to Indonesia. Submit your expression of interest for the January – June 2020 enrolment period by 11 August (International Students) and 11 October (Domestic Students). Find out more here!
• ACICIS is inviting all of its alumni to join the all-new alumni platform. The new alumni platform is packed with new features such as alumni directory, jobs and opportunities page, events page, interest-group pages, as well as other exciting features that will be added regularly. To sign-up, please visit their alumni website here.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project.

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

In the news

• While a reset of the China relationship will be a primary focus for PM Scott Morrison as he reviews our international relations agenda, Indonesia must also be a priority. And, Mr Morrison and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo have something in common: both leaders have within a month, each won their respective national elections.
• Indonesian President Joko Widodo has expressed his intention to appoint young professionals to his next Cabinet, as he keeps reminding the nation about the potential of its young generation and the importance of adapting to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Indonesia’s post-election violence highlights the tension over the place of Islam in the democracy and what is now a deep rift in the country’s politics.
• During Ramadan — the holy month for Indonesia’s Muslim majority — news about soaring food prices dominates headlines. A hot topic during the election campaign, food prices will soon be a real battle for the government.
• For the past year, the waste of the world has been gathering on the shores of south-east Asia. But not for much longer it seems. A pushback is beginning, as nations across Southeast Asia including Indonesia vow to send the garbage back to where it came from.
• Television journalist Najwa Shihab will join the panel of judges of ReelOzInd! 2019, the Australia-Indonesia short film competition and festival. Najwa, who founded digital content platform Narasi TV, is known for talk show Mata Najwa (Najwa’s Eyes) in which she interviews guests from various backgrounds.
• In a video, uploaded by Youtuber ide indonesia, you can hear 101 different Indonesian accents spanning from Aceh to Papua, demonstrating in another way, just how diverse Indonesia really is.

Event

• Adelaide, 10 June – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.

• Canberra, 15 June – The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia will host an Open House event at the Embassy this week to mark the end of Ramadan ‘Idul Fitri (Eid-al-Fitr)’. *LINK

• Hobart, 14 June – AIYA Tas is hosting Language Exchange at Smolt Kitchen, West Hobart from 6pm.
• Melbourne, 12 June – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Sydney, 5 – 28 June – Emerging visual Indonesian artist Jayanto Damanik Tan (born in Indonesia and based in Australia) is displaying his interactive performance installation, ‘Ritual Everywhere But Nowhere’ that explores the identity and politics of diaspora at Gallery 4. More details here.
• Sydney, 8 June – The Indonesian Consulate General is hosting an open house to celebrate Idul Fitri, from 11am – 3pm. See the flyer here.
• Sydney, 15 June – Celebrate the election of Joko Widodo and running mate Maruf Amin, accompanied with food, music and a cultural show at the Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville, from 12pm. Register your attendance.
• Sydney, 17 June – AIBC NSW invite you to join the ASEAN Business Councils and Dentons for an informative panel discussion and networking evening that will focus on the impact, opportunities and challenges of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between Australia and the ASEAN region. Register here.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW would like to invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. The event is supported by Consulate General of Indonesia Sydney, BKPM, as well as all Indonesian communities across New South Wales. Learn more about the event.

Opportunities

• How do we protect against fake news and protect democracy in the digital era? Applications are open for the Australia Awards Democratic Resilience – Digital and Media Literacy Short Term Award. This is a fully funded scholarship. Applications close on the 9 June 2019. For more information and to apply, visit the Australia Awards website now.
• The Victorian Government Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is recruiting Strategic Advisor, Southeast Asia (full time). The position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and is open to Indonesian nationals and/or applicants with Indonesian working rights. Applications close at midnight on 10 June 2019 AEST. Apply now.
• In partnership with Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, one of Australia’s leading literary and culture magazines Kill Your Darlings is shining a spotlight on Indonesian voices through the 2019 Kill Your Darlings Indonesian Showcase. They are accepting pitches and submissions for essays, commentary, memoirs, cultural criticism and short fiction writing. Pitches or writing can be submitted here (the page also contains all relevant information). Submissions close 10 June.
• Registrations are open to attend the Bahasa for Summer Sociopreneur & Cultural Workshop 2019, a two week MBA UNPAR program where students learn Bahasa Indonesia and social entrepreneurial skills, being held in Late July. Open until 10 June 2019. Find out more now!
• ACICIS Yogyakarta is hiring a Program Assistant (PA). This is an entry-level position and would suit a university graduate with an interest in Education, Cultural Studies, Australian-Indonesia relations. An interest in Creative Arts and Design would be an advantage. Open to Indonesian nationals only. Applications close on Tuesday 11 June 2019. For more information, please view the position description.
• Suara Indonesia Dance is also looking for volunteers for their upcoming event, ASYIK on 22 June 2019, from 8 – 3am. Volunteer positions involve stage managing, kids managing, ushers, crafts table, set up/pack down and merchandise. If you’re interested, contact [email protected].
• The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a Senior Political Researcher (Security, Maritime and Islamic Affairs). It is a full-time, 12 month position, based in Jakarta with possibility of extension. This vacancy will close on 16 June 2019 at 11.30 (Jakarta Time). Apply here.
• The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a Protocol Assistant. It is a full-time, ongoing position, based in Jakarta. This vacancy will close on 16 June 2019 at 11.30 (Jakarta Time). Apply here.
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. Early bird registration closes 30 June 2019. Register now.
• Would you like to be a part of the 38th Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)? Applications for Aussie participants in AIYEP38 are now open until 16 June 2019! Check out the website for information on how to apply!
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 will open in June 2019. If you’re interested in applying, register your interest to know once applications open.
• DFAT has launched their iSAY Essay Competition aimed at promoting understanding of the many ways that trade has benefited Australia and the world. There are three categories: Australian High School Students, Australian University Students and ASEAN University Students. Winners will have the opportunity to be published in DFAT’s flagship online and print magazine, business envoy. More information can be found on their website. Submit your application by 11:59pm AEST Friday 28 June 2019 by email to: [email protected].
• Applications for ACICIS’ Professional Practica close 1 July! Placements available in Agriculture, Law, Business, Creative Arts & Design, Sustainable Tourism, Journalism & Development Studies. Study and intern in Indonesia in Summer 2020. $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants are available for eligible students.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students open on 16 July and close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here before 16 August!
• Registration is now open for the 2019 Indonesia Update, to be held on 6 – 7 September 2019! This is an annual conference held at the Australian National University and will be discussing the quality of Indonesian democracy. Click on the link for more information on how to register for this amazing event.
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project.

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Photo: Australia Indonesia Centre

Both Indonesia and Australia have recently held presidential and parliamentary elections, with Jokowi and Scomo successfully securing majorities in their respective houses of representatives. Check out the AIC’s article comparing the two systems on their recent electoral performances (article available in English and Indonesian).

Read more here 

In the news

• East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat has on several occasions proposed for the temporary closure of Komodo National Park and eventual handover of its management to the provincial administration. The Jakarta Post’s correspondent, Markus Makur, takes a closer look at the issue.
• Protests in Jakarta by supporters of former military general Prabowo Subianto, who lost the presidential election to incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, prompted the Indonesian government to temporarily limit social media access.
• In Bantaran Kali, owning a walkie-talkie is a symbol of high status. This is because the device can be used to collect information about possible floods in the neighbourhood.
• Ride-hailing giant Grab has signed an MoU with University of Indonesia to set up UI Works, an accelerator program for startups.
• The Indonesian under-23 women’s rafting team has won the 2019 World Rafting Championship on the Tully River in Queensland, Australia, outclassing other teams from countries like host Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Japan.
• Indonesia’s star sprinter Lalu Muhammad Zohri can’t slow down. He broke personal, national and Southeast Asian records finishing third in the 100-meter at the Seiko Golden Osaka Grand Prix, earning himself a place in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

On the blog

• Member Spotlight – It’s time learn more about the lives of those behind AIYA. This week, meet AIYA Director of Partnerships and Memberships, Sam Shlansky!

Event

• Adelaide, 3 June – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.
• Adelaide, 6 June – AIYA SA are holding their AGM at Flinders Uni, Bedford Park. Come along to elect a new committee and celebrate Lebaran (aka free lunch). Register to attend and nominate yourself for a position via the google form.

• Hobart, 13 June – AIYA Tas is having Language Exchange at San Churro dessert cafe in Salamanca square, from 6pm.
• Hobart, 2 June –  AIYA Tasmania’s “Walk and Talk” is a chance for people to keep up their language skills, meet new people, learn about Indonesia and do a little bit of easy exercise. Come along to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens from 11am.
• Kupang, 1 June – Come join AIYA East Indo-Kupang’s Language Exchange at AussieBanget Corner, Nusa Cendana University Kupang from 11am onwards. This week’s theme in time! Follow their IG for updates.
• Melbourne, 5 June – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Sydney, 5 – 28 June – Emerging visual Indonesian artist Jayanto Damanik Tan (born in Indonesia and based in Australia) is displaying his interactive performance installation, ‘Ritual Everywhere But Nowhere’ that explores the identity and politics of diaspora at Gallery 4. More details here.
• Sydney, 15 June – Celebrate the election of Joko Widodo and running mate Maruf Amin, accompanied with food, music and a cultural show at the Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville, from 12pm. Register your attendance.
• Sydney, 17 June – AIBC NSW invite you to join the ASEAN Business Councils and Dentons for an informative panel discussion and networking evening that will focus on the impact, opportunities and challenges of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between Australia and the ASEAN region. Register here.
• Sydney, 18 August – Indonesian Diaspora Network NSW would like to invite you to celebrate harmony in Indonesian Independence together through Walking in Harmony: Gerak Jalan Bersama 2019. The event is supported by Consulate General of Indonesia Sydney, BKPM, as well as all Indonesian communities across New South Wales. Learn more about the event.

Opportunities

• Online registration for the Atdikbud BPKLN Kemendikbud RI Indonesian Speech and Storytelling Competition 2019 for foreign speakers has been extended until TODAY. Register online now.
• Call for papers! The Asian Society for Pediatric Research (ASPR) and the Indonesian Pediatric Society are taking submissions for their joint conference in Manado from 7 to 11 September. Submissions deadline TODAY. More details are available here.
• The Traditional Southeast Asian Music Competition on Mobile Application Phase II deadline is fast approaching! Make sure to get in your application and submissions by 31 May 2019. You can find the competition guidelines here. For further information, contact [email protected].
• The ANU Indonesia Institute invites panel and paper proposals for the Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC), to be held on 19 – 21 November. Submissions are welcome from established scholars in all disciplines, as well as from postgraduate and graduate students and other experts to present their research. Submission deadline for papers and panel proposals is 1 June. Submit here!
• The Victorian Government Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is recruiting Senior Project Officer, Southeast Asia (full time). The position is based in Melbourne, Australia. Applications close at midnight on 5 June 2019 (Melbourne, Australia time). Apply now.
• Join AIYA SA! AIYA SA are holding their AGM and will elect a new committee on 6 June 2019. Available positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Events Officer and Communications Officer. Register to attend and nominate yourself via the google form.
• How do we protect against fake news and protect democracy in the digital era? Applications are open for the Australia Awards Democratic Resilience – Digital and Media Literacy Short Term Award. This is a fully funded scholarship. Applications close on the 9 June 2019. For more information and to apply, visit the Australia Awards website now.
• The Victorian Government Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is recruiting Strategic Advisor, Southeast Asia (full time). The position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and is open to Indonesian nationals and/or applicants with Indonesian working rights. Applications close at midnight on 10 June 2019 AEST. Apply now.
• In partnership with Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, one of Australia’s leading literary and culture magazines Kill Your Darlings is shining a spotlight on Indonesian voices through the 2019 Kill Your Darlings Indonesian Showcase. They are accepting pitches and submissions for essays, commentary, memoirs, cultural criticism and short fiction writing. Pitches or writing can be submitted here (the page also contains all relevant information). Submissions close 10 June.
• ACICIS Yogyakarta is hiring a Program Assistant (PA). This is an entry-level position and would suit a university graduate with an interest in Education, Cultural Studies, Australian-Indonesia relations. An interest in Creative Arts and Design would be an advantage. Open to Indonesian nationals only. Applications close on Tuesday 11 June 2019. For more information, please view the position description.
• Suara Indonesia Dance is also looking for volunteers for their upcoming event, ASYIK on 22 June 2019, from 8 – 3am. Volunteer positions involve stage managing, kids managing, ushers, crafts table, set up/pack down and merchandise. If you’re interested, contact [email protected].
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. Early bird registration closes 30 June 2019. Register now.
• Registrations are open to attend the Bahasa for Summer Sociopreneur & Cultural Workshop 2019, a two week MBA UNPAR program where students learn Bahasa Indonesia and social entrepreneurial skills, being held in Late July. Open until 10 June 2019. Find out more now!
• Would you like to be a part of the 38th Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)? Applications for Aussie participants in AIYEP38 are now open until 16 June 2019! Check out the website for information on how to apply!
• Applications for Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships for Semester 2, 2020 will open in June 2019. If you’re interested in applying, register your interest to know once applications open.
• DFAT has launched their iSAY Essay Competition aimed at promoting understanding of the many ways that trade has benefited Australia and the world. There are three categories: Australian High School Students, Australian University Students and ASEAN University Students. Winners will have the opportunity to be published in DFAT’s flagship online and print magazine, business envoy. More information can be found on their website. Submit your application by 11:59pm AEST Friday 28 June 2019 by email to: [email protected].
• Applications are now open for the ACICIS six-week Business Professional Practicum (BPP), running in Jakarta in January-February 2020. $3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants are available to support eligible Australian undergraduate students. Applications close 1 July 2019.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students open on 16 July and close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here before 16 August!
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project.

Like what we do? Want to join or support your local chapter to contribute to our exciting activities? Sign up as an AIYA member today!

Photo: New York Times

Indonesia is the most populous Muslim-majority country on the planet, but deaf Muslims have few resources to learn the Quran. Learn about Surya Sahetapy, who teamed up with a local Islamic organisation to produce videos that translate the Quran into sign language.

Read more here

In the news

• A key part of enhancing Southeast Asia knowledge capability is investing in languages, with Indonesian being the most obvious example. Australia needs to begin by taking positive steps to address the image problem of Indonesia that affects interest in Indonesian language studies.
• Indonesia’s efforts to protect its fisheries, an important food source for the world’s fourth most populous country, by seizing and blowing up foreign poaching vessels has become well known globally and is paying off. But, poaching is not the only problem the country’s intensively fished seas face.
• A win by the opposition Labor Party in Saturday’s general election is likely to bring about a pivot in Australia’s foreign policy to Southeast Asia and a softer line on China, writes Akane Okutsu.
• Dayak tribes in Borneo have a long tradition of tattooing and lengthening their ears as a form of beauty and majesty. But contemporary times has begun to erode this traditional heritage that has existed for centuries.
• Indonesia is now Southeast Asia’s fastest growing market for smartphones, according to market research firm Canalys.

On the blog

• We’re back with the annual Indonesian Films Festival (IFF) reviews! This year, we have a review written by AIYA VIC Education Facilitator, Sondoos, discussing “Turah: An Untold Truth”.

Event

• Adelaide, 19 May – Break your fast with AIYA SA this Sunday. Places limited, registration essential. To register, please complete the google form.
• Adelaide, 20 May – AIYA SA play futsal every Monday night at Flinders Uni. Message them via the FB page if you’re keen to join in.

• Brisbane, 23 May – Get set to join AIYA Queensland for a Buka Puasa x Slang Language Exchange from 5pm at Sendok Garpu, Indooroopilly. Follow the event and purchase your ticket now!
• Canberra, 23 May – Come practise your Indonesian or English language skills every Thursday at ANU with AIYA ACT Language Exchange from 3pm.
• Canberra, 23 May – A screening of ‘Voices from Jakarta’ – a documentary film based on The Greater Jakarta Transition to Adulthood Longitudinal Survey is being held at ANU next Thursday from 5:30pm. This event is free and open to the public; RSVP requested for catering purposes only.
• Canberra, 27 May – Stressed about exams? Need a sugar break? Take a Martabak study break with AIYA ACT at Unilodge Kinloch Lodge! Click ‘going’ on the FB event so they can cater appropriately.
• Kupang, 18 May – Come join AIYA East Indo-Kupang’s as they host Baomong IELTS at AussieBanget Corner, Nusa Cendana University Kupang from 11am onwards. Follow their IG for updates.
• Makassar, 18 May – AIYA East Indo are hosting a charity event this Ramadan, raising money for Cahaya Resky orphanage. Come along and donate. Follow the event here.
• Melbourne, 22 May – Come to AIYA Vic’s LX every Wednesday at 6pm, RMIT Building 80.
• Sydney, 17 May – Secure your seat at Politics in Action 2019: Updates from Southeast Asia. The forum brings political updates from SE Asia to researchers and practitioners from across the disciplines and beyond. Register now.
• Sydney, 29 May – The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is hosting Asian Music Ensembles. Come along to a joint end-of-semester recital and public workshop presented by the SCM Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, led by Gary Watson, and members of the SCM Chinese Music Ensemble, led by Dr Nicholas Ng. It’s free entry!
• Yogyakarta, 24 May – AIYA Yogya will be having Trivia Night as our last event of this semester from 3.30PM at Ayara Cafe. Follow their FB and IG for updates!

Opportunities

• The ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (AASYP) are currently recruiting for an Education Officer. Learn more about the role and apply ASAP – applications close tonight!
• Working on a social enterprise that fits the theme “smart cities”? Applications to Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP) have been extended. A2ELP is a three month leadership program for 15 social entrepreneurs from ASEAN and Australia. The closing date has now been extended to TONIGHT, so apply now. For more information, please contact Wesa Chau at [email protected]
• Prospera is seeking a number of interns, for placements up to six months, to assist with range of skills including data collection, cleaning and analyses; reviews of literature; written and oral translation; communications, research, and logistical support. Internships are based in Jakarta. Read the position description and click here to apply. Applications must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time) TONIGHT.
• The Provincial Government of East Kalimantan has collaborated with Australia Awards in Indonesia, Mulawarman University, and the University of Adelaide to provide a Split-Site Master’s Scholarship Program for high school and vocational school English teachers in East Kalimantan, for the academic year of 2019-2021. For more information on the scholarship’s procedures and requirements, click here. Applications close 17 May 2019.
• Are you, or do you know, an Honours student whose research engages with Southeast Asia? Apply to attend SSEAC’s Honours Bootcamp on 25 – 27 June! Travel grants are available for students coming from outside Sydney. Find out more and apply here by 19 May.
• The ASEAN Emerging Researchers Conference 2019 in Cambridge, England will be held on 6 July 2019, the theme for the ASEAN ERC 2019 is ‘Answers to Global Challenges – Sustainability’. Abstract submissions are due on 20 May 2019.
• Applications for the Speech and Folklore Storytelling Competition, organised by the Indonesian Embassy, Canberra close on the 20 May 2019. Learn more about the competition and how to apply here.
• Call for student volunteers! University students in Yogyakarta are invited to participate in a two-week research project focusing on issues of disability and social inclusion in Indonesia, alongside students from the University of Sydney. SSEAC is looking for 4 – 6 local student volunteers to participate, running from 3 – 12 July 2019. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity – apply before 26 May 2019!
• SSEAC Research Conference is calling for papers. The conference will bring together expertise on Southeast Asia from University of Sydney postgraduates and the early career researchers community. Submission deadline is Monday 27 May and conference will be held 24 June. Submit papers here and register to attend.
• The ANU Indonesia Institute invites panel and paper proposals for the Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC), to be held on 19 – 21 November. Submissions are welcome from established scholars in all disciplines, as well as from postgraduate and graduate students and other experts to present their research. Submission deadline for papers and panel proposals is 1 June. Submit here!
• How do we protect against fake news and protect democracy in the digital era? Applications are open for the Australia Awards Democratic Resilience – Digital and Media Literacy Short Term Award. This is a fully funded scholarship. Applications close on the 9 June 2019. For more information and to apply, visit the Australia Awards website now.
• Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre will have their 2019 Conference entitled, ‘Chinese Indonesians: Identities and Histories’ on 1 – 3 October. Early bird registration closes 30 June 2019. Register now.
• Registrations are open to attend the Bahasa for Summer Sociopreneur & Cultural Workshop 2019, a two week MBA UNPAR program where students learn Bahasa Indonesia and social entrepreneurial skills, being held in Late July. Open until 10 June 2019. Find out more now!
• Would you like to be a part of the 38th Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)? Applications for Aussie participants in AIYEP38 are now open until 16 June 2019! Check out the website for information on how to apply!
• Applications are now open for the ACICIS six-week Business Professional Practicum (BPP), running in Jakarta in January-February 2020. $3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants are available to support eligible Australian undergraduate students. Applications close 1 July 2019.
• The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study and internships or mentorships in 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations. Applications from nominated students open on 16 July and close on 14 August 2019. Students interested in the program are advised to contact their international liaison office. Learn more here!
• ReelOzInd! 2019 is open for submissions! Take part in another spectacular tour of Indonesian and Australian storytelling and creativity. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who can get their hands on video recording device are invited to submit a film of 10 minutes duration or less, in keeping with the theme ‘berubah/change’. Baca lebih lanjut dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Submit here before 16 August!
• Learning a language? Get Indonesian & English language help with UniBRIDGE Project.

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