Duta Besar Australia untuk Penanggulangan Terorisme, Roger Noble, melakukan lawatan kerja untuk pertama kalinya ke Jakarta sejak menjabat sebagai Duta Besar pada Februari 2021 lalu. Kunjungan kerja itu dilakukan pada 1-5 Agustus 2022. (Tempo)  

In the News

• Di saat Melbourne sedang menjalani ‘lockdown’, sejumlah restoran, termasuk restoran Indonesia mencoba mencari berbagai cara agar tetap bisa bertahan karena pelanggan tidak boleh makan di tempat. Itu yang menjadi alasan Garam Merica, sebuah restoran Indonesia di kawasan Albert Park memperkenalkan nasi bungkus. (Detik)
• Australia wants to put more of its $2.3 trillion pool of retirement savings to work in Indonesia as the government seeks to strengthen economic ties with its neighbour. (Bloomberg)
• Fishers and maritime experts are calling on the federal government to rethink its “porous” northern border policy after a tragedy off the Kimberley coast earlier this year. (ABC News)
• Indonesia is “wise” to consider Australia’s objection to the planned early release for a bomb maker involved in the deadly 2002 Bali attack, despite it being within its legal authority to let him out, say analysts. (South China Morning Post)

Tune in

• The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for the whole world to work together to overcome crises and create and maintain solid, sustainable and inclusive global growth. In this podcast episode, OzAlum Prof Dr Heawati Sudoyo, Principal Investigator at the Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology, Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan, Energy Expert Staff in the Executive Office of the President of Indonesia, and Faye Wongso, Co-Founder and CEO of Kumpul, share their views on lessons everyone can learn from the pandemic that can help us prepare for the future shocks and crisis. (OzAlum Podcast)

Events

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.

• AIYA NTT is hosting Annual General Meeting on 8 October at 3-5pm WITA. Join the meeting here.
• Monash University is hosting their Urban Transformation Talks on Establishing new identity: Indonesia’s new capital city on 20 August. Register here.
• The Consulate General of Indonesia in Perth is hosting workshops and performances, A Day in Indonesia on 20 August at 11am at the WA Boola Bardip Museum. Everyone is welcome to join. Register here.
• Monash University is hosting an event, Indonesia and Australia: Emerging health service delivery and SDG impact on 23 August at 9am WIB. Register here.
• University of Melbourne is hosting Indonesia Day at the Westin in Jakarta and on Zoom on 3 September. Register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.
• AIBC is hosting the AIBC Conference for 2022 in Darwin in 2-4 November. Register here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.

Opportunities

• A friendly reminder that the 2022 National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) competition is closing soon as submissions close on Wednesday, 31 August. Submissions can be entered here. Semoga sukses dan semangat!
• AIYA Jakarta is looking for new committee members for 2022-2023. Chapter President, Vice President, and Secretary positions are available. Apply now before 26 August here.

• Cardno is looking for an Operations Officer to assist activities of the Economic Cooperation Program (ECP) Collaborative Hub, liaising and organising meetings with counterpart agencies and providing project, events and data management support. Apply here by 29 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a public diplomacy officer to be part of the Media, Public Diplomacy Scholarships and Alumni Section, the Public Diplomacy Unit designs public diplomacy campaigns that engage, educate, inform and influence our audience and stakeholders. Apply here by 22 August.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, on 23 August, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• Expressions of interest are being sought for members of the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for the 2022-2024 term. Apply here before 29 August.
• RMIT is looking for Indonesian participants to fill a survey about ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Access, Sources and Information-Seeking Behaviour Amongst Indonesian Young Adults’. Survey can be found here, the last participants will be accepted on 31 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a Senior Regional Program Manager to provide high level program management and support to policy development on health security, humanitarian and disaster management, and human and disability rights issues. Apply here by 25 August.
• AASYP is holding their inaugural AASYP Digital Dialogues, an online event uniting together 60 young people (18-29 years old) from Australia and the ASEAN nations to consider the most pressing issues related to Digital Economy, Regional Mobility, and Innovation & Investment. This event will be held on 29 October and 5 November 2022. Apply here by 31 August.
• Prospera is seeking a Research Assistant (GEDSI) to provide research assistance in ongoing projects on advancing women’s economic participation in Indonesia. Apply by 5 September here.
• ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
• Applications for the 2023 Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools are now open, facilitated by the Balai Bahasa Indonesia (BBI) Perth. Click here for more info.
• The University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia. Apply here.
• Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
• South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is looking for full-time Junior researchers who will be responsible in supporting the writing of CIPS research and also in conducting their own research in accordance with good writing standards in CIPS. Apply here.

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!

Indonesians and Australians have been on good terms for hundreds of years — at least — but still some Australians have serious misconceptions about our big neighbour to our immediate north. (ABC News)

In the News

• A senior Indonesian minister has taken aim at Pauline Hanson over her claims that Australian tourists could bring foot and mouth disease into the country from Bali because cattle roam the streets there and “s–t on the ground”. (Sydney Morning Herald)
• Two Indonesian children wrongly imprisoned by Australia using deeply flawed evidence have asked attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, to use his mercy powers and resolve the “mockery of justice” overseen by his predecessor Christian Porter. (The Guardian)
• The Bali bomb maker is set to be freed from prison days after being granted early release as the 20th anniversary of the attack nears. The explosives that ripped through the Sari Club and Paddy’s Irish Bar in 2002 killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. (Sydney Morning Herald)
• Hundreds of culturally significant artefacts from an historic Asian shipwreck that were offered for sale online before being seized under Australian legislation have been returned to the Indonesian Government. (AFP)

Tune in

• Indonesian art collective Taring Padi made headlines around the world last month. The collective’s 8×10 metre banner, “People’s Justice” (2002), on display as part of the prestigious art exhibition documenta 15 in Kassel, Germany, was dramatically covered and subsequently taken down. Dr Jemma Purdey speaks with Dr Wulan Dirgantoro, lecturer in Art History and Curatorship in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Dr Elly Kent, deputy director of the ANU Indonesia Institute. (Talking Indonesia)

Events

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.

• Monash University is hosting their Urban Transformation Talks on Establishing new identity: Indonesia’s new capital city on 20 August. Register here.
• The Consulate General of Indonesia in Perth is hosting workshops and performances, A Day in Indonesia on 20 August at 11am at the WA Boola Bardip Museum. Everyone is welcome to join. Register here.
• Monash University is hosting an event, Indonesia and Australia: Emerging health service delivery and SDG impact on 23 August at 9am WIB. Register here.
• University of Melbourne is hosting Indonesia Day at the Westin in Jakarta and on Zoom on 3 September. Register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.
• AIBC is hosting the AIBC Conference for 2022 in Darwin in 2-4 November. Register here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.

Opportunities

• Cardno is looking for an Operations Officer to assist activities of the Economic Cooperation Program (ECP) Collaborative Hub, liaising and organising meetings with counterpart agencies and providing project, events and data management support. Apply here.
• Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
• Expressions of interest are being sought for members of the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for the 2022-2024 term. Apply here before 21 August.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Regional Manager, Southeast Asia to join International, International Portfolio, Chancellery Division who is responsible for management and leadership of the marketing, recruitment and business and partnership development activities in the region. Apply here by 21 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a public diplomacy officer to be part of the Media, Public Diplomacy Scholarships and Alumni Section, the Public Diplomacy Unit designs public diplomacy campaigns that engage, educate, inform and influence our audience and stakeholders. Apply here by 22 August.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, on 23 August, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• RMIT is looking for Indonesian participants to fill a survey about ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Access, Sources and Information-Seeking Behaviour Amongst Indonesian Young Adults’. Survey can be found here, the last participants will be accepted on 31 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a Senior Regional Program Manager to provide high level program management and support to policy development on health security, humanitarian and disaster management, and human and disability rights issues. Apply here by 25 August.
• NAILA submissions are open, and will close on 31 August. This year’s theme is relationships/hubungan. Submissions can be made here and information about the competition can be found here.
• AASYP is holding their inaugural AASYP Digital Dialogues, an online event uniting together 60 young people (18-29 years old) from Australia and the ASEAN nations to consider the most pressing issues related to Digital Economy, Regional Mobility, and Innovation & Investment. This event will be held on 29 October and 5 November 2022. Apply here by 31 August.
• Applications for the 2023 Language Assistant Program in Western Australian Public Schools are now open, facilitated by the Balai Bahasa Indonesia (BBI) Perth. Click here for more info.
• The University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia. Apply here.
• ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
• South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is looking for full-time Junior researchers who will be responsible in supporting the writing of CIPS research and also in conducting their own research in accordance with good writing standards in CIPS. Apply here.
• The AsiaLink Advisory and Insights Group is looking for Melbourne-based members who are interested in a two-month project on the Longitudinal and Business study to map current and future impact of IA-CEPA on Australia-Indonesia trade relations. Interested? Reach out to [email protected] in the first instance with a best contact number.

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!

Pemerintah Buruh Australia menginginkan hubungan persahabatan dengan tetangga Asia mereka. Dengan sedikit keberuntungan dan semangat yang besar, mungkin sekarang saatnya bahasa Indonesia muncul kembali di sekolah-sekolah Australia.

In the News

• Australia’s relationship with Indonesia is too important to be politicised. This long-standing commitment across party lines to better and closer relations with our northern neighbour has never been more important. (Lismore City News)
• Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has announced Australia will send an additional $10 million to Indonesia to help in its fight against the spread of foot and mouth disease. (The West Australian)
• The Prime Minister said revitalising the trade and investment relationship between Australia and Indonesia is a priority of the Albanese government. (Triple M)
• Australia mulai dilanda krisis minyak nabati. Hal ini mulai dikeluhkan para pelaku usaha di negara itu. (CNBC Indonesia)
• Australia unik dalam banyak hal. Negara ini adalah rumah bagi beragam lanskap dan beberapa hewan paling tidak biasa di Bumi. Wilayah yang juga disebut Land Down Under ini juga merupakan satu-satunya tempat di Bumi yang memenuhi syarat sebagai negara dan benua. (Liputan6)

Tune in

• Indonesian art collective Taring Padi made headlines around the world last month. The collective’s 8×10 metre banner, “People’s Justice” (2002), on display as part of the prestigious art exhibition documenta 15 in Kassel, Germany, was dramatically covered and subsequently taken down. Dr Jemma Purdey speaks with Dr Wulan Dirgantoro, lecturer in Art History and Curatorship in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, and Dr Elly Kent, deputy director of the ANU Indonesia Institute. (Talking Indonesia)

Events

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.

• AIYA National is calling for photo submission for Independence Day Photo Competition! Submissions can be made via Instagram by including #AIYA17an and tagging @aiya_national, or via Google Form here by 16 August. 
• PPIA of South Australia is hosting a treasure hunt for Independence Day on 13 August at 10am at the South Australia Museum. Register here.
• Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) is hosting the Future 21 national conference, bringing together young leaders with Australia’s leading policy thinkers and practitioners. The conference will be held on 8-9 Sept, ticket sales will close on 15 Aug. Register here.
• AIYA National is holding a virtual 17an Trivia for AIYA Independence Day on 17 August. Attend here.
• The AIYEP 2022 information session will be held on Zoom on 18 August at 7pm. Register here.
• Monash University is hosting their Urban Transformation Talks on Establishing new identity: Indonesia’s new capital city on 20 August. Register here.
• The Consulate General of Indonesia in Perth is hosting workshops and performances, A Day in Indonesia on 20 August at 11am at the WA Boola Bardip Museum. Everyone is welcome to join. Register here.
• Monash University is hosting an event, Indonesia and Australia: Emerging health service delivery and SDG impact on 23 August at 9am WIB. Register here.
• University of Melbourne is hosting Indonesia Day at the Westin in Jakarta and on Zoom on 3 September. Register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.
• AIBC is hosting the AIBC Conference for 2022 in Darwin in 2-4 November. Register here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.

Opportunities

• Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
• The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is offering a second round of applications for ACICIS Summer 2023 programs. Up to $4,000 New Colombo Plans grants available. Apply by 14 August 2022. More info here.
• Expressions of interest are being sought for members of the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for the 2022-2024 term. Apply here before 21 August.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Regional Manager, Southeast Asia to join International, International Portfolio, Chancellery Division who is responsible for management and leadership of the marketing, recruitment and business and partnership development activities in the region. Apply here by 21 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a public diplomacy officer to be part of the Media, Public Diplomacy Scholarships and Alumni Section, the Public Diplomacy Unit designs public diplomacy campaigns that engage, educate, inform and influence our audience and stakeholders. Apply here by 22 August.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, on 23 August, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• RMIT is looking for Indonesian participants to fill a survey about ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Access, Sources and Information-Seeking Behaviour Amongst Indonesian Young Adults’. Survey can be found here, the last participants will be accepted on 23 August.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for a Senior Regional Program Manager to provide high level program management and support to policy development on health security, humanitarian and disaster management, and human and disability rights issues. Apply here by 25 August.
• NAILA submissions are open, and will close on 31 August. This year’s theme is relationships/hubungan. Submissions can be made here and information about the competition can be found here.
• AASYP is holding their inaugural AASYP Digital Dialogues, an online event uniting together 60 young people (18-29 years old) from Australia and the ASEAN nations to consider the most pressing issues related to Digital Economy, Regional Mobility, and Innovation & Investment. This event will be held on 29 October and 5 November 2022. Apply here by 31 August.
• The University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia. Apply here.
• ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
• South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is looking for full-time Junior researchers who will be responsible in supporting the writing of CIPS research and also in conducting their own research in accordance with good writing standards in CIPS. Apply here.
• The AsiaLink Advisory and Insights Group is looking for Melbourne-based members who are interested in a two-month project on the Longitudinal and Business study to map current and future impact of IA-CEPA on Australia-Indonesia trade relations. Interested? Reach out to [email protected] in the first instance with a best contact number.

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!

Pemerintah Australia memperkuat kerjasama dengan Pemerintah Indonesia, untuk pertahanan dan penanggulangan terorisme.

In the News

• Southeast Asia is where Australia first learned the difficult lessons of managing intimate relationships with countries and cultures unlike our own. But over recent years, Southeast Asia has become less central to Australian foreign policy. (AsiaLink)
• Program Australian Volunteers kembali terlaksana di Indonesia. Sebelumnya sempat beralih ke kegiatan sukarelawan jarak jauh selama pandemi COVID-19. Program ini merupakan kontributor aktif program pembangunan Australia di Indonesia – mendukung prioritas pembangunan Indonesia sejak tahun 1951. (Liputan 6)
• The relationship with Indonesia won’t suffer as Australia pursues the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. Indonesia is concerned about the use of nuclear technology and Australia’s plan to get nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security pact. (PerthNow)
• Australia menjadi mitra dagang terbesar ke-10 bagi Indonesia pada tahun lalu, dengan kontribusi sekitar 2,95% terhadap total nilai perdagangan barang Indonesia. Menurut pangkalan data perdagangan PBB (UN Comtrade), nilai perdagangan barang antara Indonesia dan Australia mencapai US$12,64 miliar pada 2021, rekor tertinggi sejak tahun 1989. (CNBC)

Tune in

• Shinto Nugroho, GoTo Chief of Public Policy and Government Relations, shares how Southeast Asia’s leading on-demand services platform is making an impact as it aims for zero emission by transitioning to 100% EVs by 2030. Riley McAuliffe, Business Development Manager of Australia’s largest charging infrastructure company JET Charge shares how high-end technology in EV charging has led to rapid domestic and regional growth for Australian firms in the space. (Katalis Podcast)

Events

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.

• AIYA is calling for photo submission for Independence Day Photo Competition! Submissions can be made via Instagram by including #AIYA17an and tagging @aiya_national, or via Google Form here by 16 August. 
• PPIA of South Australia is hosting a treasure hunt for Independence Day on 13 August at 10am at the South Australia Museum. Register here.
• Calling all Australian alumni in Jabodetabek! Join a Nobar with OzAlum on 13 August at 2:30 pm WIB at Kota Kasablanka, celebrating the 10th-anniversary screening of “The Sapphires. Book your ticket before 10 August here, limited seats are available.
• Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) is hosting Future 21 national conference, bringing together young leaders with Australia’s leading policy thinkers and practitioners. The conference will be held on 8-9 Sept, ticket sales will close on 15 Aug. Register here.
• The Consulate General of Indonesia in Perth is hosting workshops and performances, A Day in Indonesia on 20 August at 11am at the WA Boola Bardip Museum. Everyone is welcome to join. Register here.
• Monash University is hosting an event, Indonesia and Australia: Emerging health service delivery and SDG impact on 23 August at 9am WIB. Register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.

Opportunities

• Piaget Education and Petra Christian University Surabaya are offering scholarships for international teachers of all subjects to join a uniquely designed Master Program of Education Leadership Management, inclusive of stipends and airfares, that will prepare graduates to become competent professionals at educational institutions. Send your CV to [email protected] to submit your interest.
• Expressions of interest are being sought for members of the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) for the 2022-2024 term. Apply here before 21 August.
• Cardno is looking for a Business Contract Manager to assist Katalis in identifying, managing communication with, and brokering partnerships between businesses in Indonesia and TVET providers in Australia. Apply here by 9 August.
• KBRI Canberra is hosting a Bahasa Indonesia speech competition for Indonesia’s 77^th Independence Day celebrations. They are accepting entries until 10 August here.
• World Animal Protection is looking for a G20 Engagement & Advocacy Consultant based in Indonesia, to map key decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders in Indonesia. Apply here by 10 August.
• The University of Melbourne is looking for a Learning Programs Designer as part of a collaborative project team on the design and development of core programs for the Asialink Business Academy. Apply here by 10 August.
• Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) is receiving applications for a G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarship that will be awarded specifically for courses that fit under Indonesia’s G20 priority areas, namely Global Health Architecture, Sustainable Energy Transition and Digital Transformation. Apply by 12 August and find more info here.
• The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is offering a second round of applications for ACICIS Summer 2023 programs. Up to $4,000 New Colombo Plans grants available. Apply by 14 August 2022. More info here.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, on 3-23 August 2022, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• RMIT is looking for Indonesian participants to fill a survey about ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Access, Sources and Information-Seeking Behaviour Amongst Indonesian Young Adults’. Survey can be found here, the last participants will be accepted on 23 August.
• NAILA submissions are open, and will close on 31 August. This year’s theme is relationships/hubungan. Submissions can be made here and information about the competition can be found here.
• The University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship for in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia. Apply here.
• ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
• South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government is receiving applications for 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• The AsiaLink Advisory and Insights Group is looking for Melbourne-based members who are interested in a two-month project on the Longitudinal and Business study to map current and future impact of IA-CEPA on Australia-Indonesia trade relations. Interested? Reach out to [email protected] in the first instance with a best contact number.

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New digital technologies at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) are helping to preserve Lengger Lanang, a centuries old cross-gender dance from Central Java.

In the news

• Tanya setengah dari jumlah penyandang disabilitas dari Aborigin, suku asli Australia yang menjadi peserta penerima skema jaminan sosial atau NDIS. (Tempo)
• Two Australian men are facing up to 12 years in an Indonesian prison after being caught with methamphetamine and syringes while working at one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines. (Sydney Morning Herald)
• The opposition leader’s call for Australia to shut the border to Indonesia due to the risk of spreading foot-and-mouth disease does not appear to be on the advice of the chief vet. (ABC)
• Konfederasi Sepak Bola Asia (AFC) mengumumkan bahwa empat federasi sepak bola menyatakan minat untuk menjadi tuan rumah Piala Asia 2023. Selain Indonesia melalui PSSI, Australia, Korea Selatan, dan Qatar juga menunjukkan minatnya. (BolarSkor.com) 
• In a first for the bilateral relationship, women leaders from some of the largest businesses in Indonesia and Australia met to discuss opportunities to deepen trade and investment ties between the two countries. (Chief Executive Women)

Tune in

• AIYA (Australia Indonesia Youth Association) adalah organisasi yang dipimpin oleh para pemuda yang bertujuan untuk menghubungkan para pemuda Indonesia dan Australia. (SBS Indonesia)

Events

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• AIYA Jakarta and AIYA National are hosting a Malam Karier panel at Tanamera Coffee at 5pm on 30 July. Register here.
• Suara Dance will be holding an open Indonesian dance class on 30 July. More information here.
• The University of Sydney is hosting a webinar – ASEAN in Focus 2022: What does Australia need to know about ASEAN? On 4 August at 5pm. Register here.
• AIYA Victoria is hosting a workshop on How to Ace Your Job Interview: Australian Edition. Professional recruiter Anna Gradoboeva is here to give you the tips and tricks on landing your next job at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre on 6 August. Register here.
• PPIA of South Australia is hosting a treasure hunt for Independence Day on 13 August at 10am at the South Australia Museum. Register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.

Opportunities

• The University of Melbourne is hiring a Digital Marketing and Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of key communications, content and digital marketing activities to support the awareness and advocacy of AEF education program. Register by 3 August here.
• Australian Government is looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to work independently from DFAT’s strategic engagement team and promote Australian Defence activity in Indonesia as well as Australian Indonesian Defence Alumni Association. Apply here by 3 August.
• Cardno is looking for a Business Contract Manager to assist Katalis in identifying, managing communication with, and brokering partnerships between businesses in Indonesia and TVET providers in Australia. Apply here by 9 August.
• KBRI Canberra is hosting a Bahasa Indonesia speech competition for Indonesia’s 77^th Independence Day celebrations. They are accepting entries until 10 August here.
• University of Melbourne is looking for a Learning Programs Designer as part of a collaborative project team on the design and development of core programs for the Asialink Business Academy. Apply here by 10 August.
• Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) is receiving applications for a G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarship that will be awarded specifically for courses that fit under Indonesia’s G20 priority areas, namely Global Health Architecture, Sustainable Energy Transition and Digital Transformation. Apply by 12 August and find more info here.
• ​​Katalis 
• The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is offering a second round of applications for ACICIS Summer 2023 programs. Up to $4,000 New Colombo Plans grants available. Apply by 14 August 2022. More info here.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, from 3 to 23 August 2022, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• RMIT is looking for Indonesian participants to fill a survey about ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Access, Sources and Information-Seeking Behaviour Amongst Indonesian Young Adults’. Survey can be found here, the last participants will be accepted on 23 August.
• NAILA submissions are open, and will close on 31 August. This year’s theme is relationships/hubungan. Submissions can be made here and information about the competition can be found here.
• The University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship for in Opioid policy and use in Indonesia. Apply here.
• ACICIS is looking for campaign volunteers to be part of a national initiative aimed at shifting Australia’s monolingual mindset and promoting the study of languages among Australian university students. Apply here.
• South Pole is looking for a Climate Projects Regional Director to own and grow the Climate Projects Business Line presence in South East Asia & Australia. Apply here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government is receiving applications for 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• YAIA (Young Australians in International Affairs) A is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (volunteer). The CEO is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring it delivers against its vision and overseeing the operations of the organisation. More info here.
• Australia RTO operating in Indonesia is hiring a Country Development Officer as an in-country marketing officer and to grow recruitment channels for Indonesian students. Apply here.

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Kepala Staf Kepresidenan Dr. Moeldoko menegasksn Indonesia terus berkomitmen untuk memperkuat hubungan bilateral dengan Australia di berbagai sektor khususnya melalui pendekatan sosial-budaya, ekonomi dan perdagangan serta ketahanan pangan.

In the news

• Viral fragments of foot and mouth have been detected in pork and beef products coming into Australia from China and Indonesia, ratcheting up fears the highly infectious disease could decimate the nation’s livestock industry. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
• Timnas basket Indonesia menutup perjuangan di babak penyisihan Grup A Piala Asia FIBA 2022, dengan kekalahan 53-78 dari Australia. Berkat hasil ini, Australia berhak maju perempat final sebagai juara Grup A, sementara Indonesia harus melewati Play Off untuk menembus delapan besar. (MetroTV News)
• The Australian Productivity Commission’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts and Crafts draft report—released on Tuesday— states that Indigenous-style consumer products not created by Indigenous Australians are a widespread and longstanding problem. (The Epoch Times)
• Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno’s plan to woo more foreign tourists to Indonesia, especially Bali, through a digital nomad visa deserves the full support and cooperation from other ministries and government agencies as the country copes with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital nomad visa authorizes tourists to work remotely in the country but earn their income from overseas businesses. (The Statesman)

Tune in

• A recent Australian study finds that along with the transformation of food consumption in in Indonesia, there will be increasing pressure to meet the growing demand, as rising incomes encourage a shift from traditional staples to protein and grains-based diets. The Katalis Podcast talks to Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre CEO Richard Simonaitis and Intercontinental Hotel Jakarta Pondok Indah Pastry Chef Kim Pangestu. Listen to the episode here. (Katalis Podcast)

Events:

• AIYA Indigenous Engagement Events! Kumpul, AIYA’s Indigenous Engagement Committee have worked to construct and host some events in celebration:
  • Interested? Join the WA group here and/or the FB group here.
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our new Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • FLEX – our online language exchange is on Discord and open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English.
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member will be able to join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) 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. In-person language exchange is on:
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Gallery Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • NSW: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Online on Zoom. Follow @aiya.nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info.

• NAILA and Arkblu Capital are hosting Malam Karier 2022 on building relationships and career pathways, engaging with Indonesia. The event will be held on 23 July at 7pm at the University of Sydney Business School. Find more info and register here.
• Are you interested in learning Indonesian dances and music virtually? Come and join KJRI Melbourne for their Virtual Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) “Aku Rindu Indonesia”. Find info and register here.
• The Indonesia Project by Australian National University is presenting the 39th Indonesia Update. Gender Equality and Diversity in Indonesia: Identifying Progress and Challenges. The conference will be held in Canberra and online on 16-17 Sept. More info here.

Opportunities

• The Canberra Grammar School (22 July) in Canberra and the Helena College (29 July) in Western Australia are hiring Indonesian language teachers. Find more information here.
• A few positions have become available within ACICIS for the Jakarta and Yogyakarta Offices for a Program Assistant (PA). This position would suit a graduate of a local or Australian university. Interested applicants should submit a current CV and a statement (in English) at the latest by 24 July. More info here.
• NAILA is recruiting volunteers to fill the position of Finance Officer and Language Officer. Apply by 25 July here.
• The University of Melbourne is hiring a Digital Marketing and Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of key communications, content and digital marketing activities to support the awareness and advocacy of AEF education program. Register by 3 August here.
• Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) is receiving applications for a G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarship that will be awarded specifically for courses that fit under Indonesia’s G20 priority areas, namely Global Health Architecture, Sustainable Energy Transition and Digital Transformation. Apply by 12 August and find more info here.
• The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is offering a second round of applications for ACICIS Summer 2023 programs. Up to $4,000 New Colombo Plans grants available. Apply by 14 August 2022. More info here.
• The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is calling for Australian alumni residing in the 11 eastern Indonesia provinces covered by its jurisdiction to apply for a University of New South Wales online short course, “Leading an Organisation Through Dynamic Environments”. Eleven applicants will be selected to join the course, from 3 to 23 August 2022, to develop their skills and links with Australia. More details here.
• NAILA submissions are open, and will close on 31 August. This year’s theme is relationships/hubungan. Submissions can be made here and information about the competition can be found here.
• ReelOzInd! Short Film Competition and Festival is back in 2022 and can’t wait to share its festival of short films with audiences in Indonesia, Australia and beyond. This year our theme is ‘suara/voice’. Submit your entry here.
• Bukalapak, an Indonesian-based tech unicorn with over 100 million users, 2 thousand plus employees, and a brand new office opening right here in Melbourne! They are looking for multiple positions in Jakarta, Sydney and Melbourne. Apply here.
• Do you have a great Indonesia-Australia business development idea that needs connecting and support? Submit your ideas to Katalis through its business portal here. Proposals can be submitted all year, and will be subject to approval from the governments of Indonesia and Australia.
• Australian Government is receiving applications for 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 here.
• DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here. 
• Lakoat Kujawas is calling for proposals for the art residency program 2021-2022! The community of Taiftob Village, Mollo, NTT is open for collaboration with interdisciplinary artists and food activists. More info here.
• The Australian National University is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
• Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
• Inside Indonesia publishes original pieces on a wide range of political, social, environmental, and cultural issues in Indonesia. They accept articles from people who have an interest in Indonesia. To find out how to contribute, click here.
• Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs In this article, YAIA has pulled together a curated list of graduate programs with an international focus, across federal Government departments and agencies, state and territory governments, and the private sector, that are available to apply for in 2022 (with most commencing in 2023). Find out more here.
• YAIA (Young Australians in International Affairs) A is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (volunteer). The CEO is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring it delivers against its vision and overseeing the operations of the organisation. More info here.
• Australia RTO operating in Indonesia is hiring a Country Development Officer as an in-country marketing officer and to grow recruitment channels for Indonesian students. Apply here.
• KBRI Canberra is hosting a Bahasa Indonesia speech competition for Indonesia’s 77^th Independence Day celebrations. They are accepting entries until the 10^th of August here.

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!