Indonesia’s foreign policy is expected to remain largely unchanged once Prabowo Subianto takes the reins later this year, meaning business as usual for the country’s relationship with Australia. But experts warn the presumptive new president’s personality and questionable past could cause some headaches for Canberra. (ABC)

In the News

• Australia is no longer competitive in the nickel market, largely due to Indonesia’s recent domination in the sector. This domination strategy has been carefully planned by Indonesia as it looks to boost its downstream industrial policy in critical minerals processing with the backing of Chinese investments. (Australian Outlook)
• Ternyata, tidak hanya pelajar Indonesia yang berminat kuliah di Australia. Sebaliknya, mahasiswa Australia yang didukung Pemerintah Australia juga banyak memilih Indonesia sebagai negara tujuan belajar dan magang lewat beasiswa NCP. Sejak 2014, sekitar 12.000 mahasiswa Australia ikut belajar di perguruan tinggi ataupun magang di industri/lembaga di Indonesia. (Kompas)
• Apakah RI Lebih Maju Dibanding Australia Soal Penyiar Berita Berbasis AI? TVOne, yang meluncurkan Nadira dan pembawa berita AI lainnya, Sasya, pada bulan April, adalah jaringan TV pertama yang menggunakan teknologi kontroversial ini di Indonesia. Namun, Editor ABC News, Matt Brown, mengatakan lembaga penyiaran publik Australia ini belum memiliki rencana pasti untuk menggunakan AI dalam penyajian beritanya. (Detik.com)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• Hirzi Putra Laksana, Editor-in-Chief of What is Up Indonesia? (WIUI) talks to The Perantau Podcast about how they inspire young Indonesians, especially those abroad, to actively engage in politics. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • Jawa barat – Animal Papercraft, is having its first LX in Feb on 18 Feb 2024, 2PM WIB at Dreezel cafe, Dago Atas, Bandung.
  • NTT – LX (theme: Music) on 24 Feb 2024, 3-4.30PM WITA at ABC Room – Undana Student Centre.
  • Western Australia – Relaunch Celebration on 26 Feb 2024, at consulate General of Indonesia in Perth.
• Come along to AIYA WA’s relaunch celebration on 26 Feb 6pm at KJRI Perth! Click here for more info.
• Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Join KJRI Sydney at Designer Talks: Indonesia Wastra Wonders for an extraordinary event celebrating the rich culture of Indonesian textiles. This in-person gathering will bring together renowned Indonesian designers Essy Masita, Sugeng Waskito, Ani Seto, Adewani Lubis, and Dewi Deeje, on 27 Feb at 5pm. Reserve a spot here. 
• AIBC and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invite AIBC members and friends to a networking event to hear about the Indonesia Australia Skills Development Exchange pilot program on 27 Feb 6-8pm at Development House, Darwin NT. Register here.
• ANU Indonesia Project is hosting a seminar on Slowly but surely: The effects of electoral quotas on women’s candidacy and representation in Indonesia on 28 Feb 12:30-2pm AEDT. Further details here.
• Join AIYA Victoria at the ASEAN-Australia Youth Diplomacy Networking Night as we bring together ASEAN and Australian youth to foster connections and collaboration at Monash University, March 1st at 6pm! Get tickets here.
• AIYA Victoria and Asialink is hosting an Indonesian Summer Chill Out Night on March 2 at 6pm. Take a break from studies and work and make new friends while enjoying your Saturday evening with delicious Indonesian cuisine, musical performances, games, raffle prizes and more. Get tickets here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for three Youth Editors (18-24 yo) who will commit to advising our commissioning editor for a period of 12 months (March 2024-March 2025). See here for more info on how to apply by 27 Feb.
• Kedutaan Besar Australia telah meluncurkan Kompetisi Desain Logo untuk merayakan ulang tahun ke-75 hubungan diplomatik Australia dan Indonesia. Kirimkan desain Anda disini sebelum 3 Maret, 23.59 WIB.
• Pendaftaran Program Kemitraan Sekolah BRIDGE Australia-Indonesia tahun 2024 telah dibuka untuk sekolah-sekolah dan madrasah di 18 provinsi, termasuk Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Selatan, Sulawesi Selatan, dan Sulawesi Utara. Program ini memberikan kesempatan untuk menghubungkan sekolah anda dengan sekolah mitra di Australia dan meningkatkan kepahaman lintas budaya antar guru dan siswa. Untuk info selengkapnya, klik link ini.
• Australia Awards is running a short course on the Challenge of Misinformation & Disinformation: Fostering Information Integrity & Media Literacy in Democratic Societies. See here for more info and to apply by 8 March, 23.59 WIB.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Australia Government (Trade and Investment Commission) is looking for Senior Investment Director  as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. This program will operate from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2027. Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 25 February 2024 (Western Indonesian time).
• ACICIS is looking for Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)!. The HRC will be responsible for or designing and implementing HR strategies and practices that promote the cultivation of a positive team ethos and work culture among ACICIS’ Indonesia-based staff, and that contribute to ACICIS’ overall organisational development in Indonesia. Submit your application here by the latest 25 February 2024. 
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• GoFundMe page has been set up for Alifia Soeryo’s family, the victim of the recent tree incident in North Adelaide. Feel free to donate here.
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Murdoch University is offering a PhD scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Apply by 31 July here.
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU 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.
• 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.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click 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!

Five reasons why the Indonesian election matters to Australia. Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, will hold the planet’s biggest one-day election on February 14. Australia, which has a vested interest in a prosperous and peaceful Indonesia, has to hope the optimists will be proved right. (Australian Financial Review)

In the News

• UWA researchers analyse the impact of major rail project in Indonesia. Men were likely to experience the largest negative short-term impacts with substantial changes in income or business opportunities – but we found that the shake-up would provide opportunities for women to diversify income sources and ease household burdens (University of Western Australia)
• Bali is imposing a tourist tax on visitors from February 14. Here’s what you need to know. People who travel to other Indonesian provinces will not have to pay the tax.  (ABC News)
• Smart Traveller issues new warning as massive Indonesian election heats up. It’s Australia’s most popular holiday destination, but a fresh warning has been issued for travellers to exercise a high degree of caution. (News.com.au)
• Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2024 – the year of the Dragon! Recommendation to have Lunar New Year Festivals in Australia and other dinner spots to celebrate with your family. (Sydney.com & Australian Traveller)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• Hirzi Putra Laksana, Editor-in-Chief of What is Up Indonesia? (WIUI) talks to The Perantau Podcast about how they inspire young Indonesians, especially those abroad, to actively engage in politics. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!
• AIYA, check respective chapter social media for more details
  • Jawa barat – Animal Papercraft, is having its first LX in Feb on 18 Feb 2024, 2PM WIB at Dreezel cafe, Dago Atas, Bandung.
  • NTT – LX (theme: Music) on 24 Feb 2024, 3-4.30PM WITA at ABC Room – Undana Student Centre.
  • Western Australia – Relaunch Celebration on 26 Feb 2024, at consulate General of Indonesia in Perth.
• Malam Sastra, Bahas cerpen, diskusi tentang UBUD writers & readers festival. Online or at Balai Kartini 8 Darwin Ave Yarralumla, ACT 2600. Please register before 16/02/2024 here.
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) and AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) are pleased to bring Queensland members and friends involved in mining, METS, critical minerals and the battery value chain to collaborate, share insights and explore opportunities for partnership and investment a networking event on 22nd February in Brisbane, 5-7.30pm AEST. Register your interest here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• Koneksi are looking for dedicated and highly skilled professionals to join the KONEKSI team. Are you passionate about forging strong relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing activities and delivering high-quality technical assistance and presenting our research portfolio to our government partners? Currently we’re opening two vacancies in the stakeholder division. Apply here by 18 February 2024 COB (05.00 PM, Western Indonesia Time)
• NAILA  is currently looking for passionate individuals who are interested in the positions of: Partnerships Officer, Communications Officer, and Language Officer. Please refer to the position descriptions for those positions here and here and apply via. Applications close Monday 12th February 2024.
• Australia Government (Trade and Investment Commission) is looking for Senior Investment Director  as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. This program will operate from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2027. Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 25 February 2024 (Western Indonesian time).
• ACICIS is looking for Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)!. The HRC will be responsible for or designing and implementing HR strategies and practices that promote the cultivation of a positive team ethos and work culture among ACICIS’ Indonesia-based staff, and that contribute to ACICIS’ overall organisational development in Indonesia. Submit your application here by the latest 25 February 2024. 
• Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The position will also support the delivery of the Pulse Check project. See here for more details
• GoFundMe page has been set up for  Alifia Soeryo’s family, the victim of the recent tree incident in North Adelaide. Feel free to donate here
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU 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.
• 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.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click 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!

Attending the grand opening of the Thiess Batam Truck Rebuild Centre which has partnered with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams PSM visited Batam in the Riau Islands province from 29-30 January 2024. (Australian Embassy Indonesia)

In the News

• Perkuat Kerja Sama dengan Australia, Wamenlu RI Dorong Peningkatan Perdagangan dan Investasi yang Saling Menguntungkan (Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia)
• Northern Australia’s live export trade to Indonesia is in limbo as the cattle industry waits for its biggest market to issue import permits for 2024. (ABC Australia News)
• KBRI Canberra menggandeng Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia (PPIA) untuk terlibat dalam mempromosikan pemakaian Bahasa Indonesia di Australia.  (ANTARA News)
• Australia on Sunday, Feb 4, released a “preferred model” for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost uptake of electric cars, in line with standards in most other developed economies. (Reuters)
• Indonesian airline Batik Air has announced it will fly from Canberra to Bali three times a week from June 14 this year. (ABC Australia News)
• Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2024 – the year of the Dragon! Recommendation to have Lunar New Year Festivals in Australia and other dinner spots to celebrate with your family. (Sydney.com & Australian Traveller)

Tune In

• Big Business in Indonesia – Conglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. To help us understand how Indonesian big business has transformed Indonesia and is now reshaping our region, Jacqui Baker chats with Faris Al Fadhat, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the Muhammadiyah University Yogyakarta. Tune in here.
• It’s a Plant-based World – From beefless rendang to shroom balls, Indonesian plant-based food tech startup Green Rebel Foods is making it hip to be vegan. CIO Max Mandias shares his growth ambition with The Katalis. Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• AIYA NTT is helding the CV Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 1-3pm WITA. Come and join us in e-meeting by clicking here. Share everything you thought and discuss every single insight.
• Indonesia Citizen – Are you ready for the upcoming Indonesian Election? AIYA VIC x YDS (Young Diplomatic Society) are presenting the panel discussion with some experts, such as Ibu Yacinta (Monash University), Hirzi Putra Laksana (KPMG) and more will offer their insights on the Indonesian political climate, what the election could mean for the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship, and its potential impacts on Indonesian youth. 🇦🇺🇮🇩  Pick your availability attendance by online at zoom meeting or by on-site at Melbourne Uni, on 8 Feb, 6-7.15pm AEDT. Register here 
• Bali Spirit Festival has become a major crowd puller thus strengthening cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia. The 4-day mega event will begin from 1 May and will end on 5 May, 2024. So if you are looking for Classical Hatha Yoga, traditional Javanese dance and more, then Bali Spirit Festival is the perfect place for you. Book your ticket ASAP here and check the terms and conditions here for further details.
• Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) and AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) are pleased to bring Queensland members and friends involved in mining, METS, critical minerals and the battery value chain to collaborate, share insights and explore opportunities for partnership and investment a networking event on 22nd February in Brisbane, 5-7.30pm AEST. Register your interest here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, experience a world-class education and become an agent of change for the development!  The groups comprise people with disability, women from disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals from equity target provinces. Applications close on 30 April 2024 at 20.59 WIB. Applying is now even easier through a single application form at this link.
• DT Global is opening for an IT Support Officer based in Jakarta. Apply here by 7 Feb.
• Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Research Intern with flexible working 4-12 weeks and able to start on 25 March. Apply here before 25 Feb.
• UNESCO is opening a vacancy for a Senior Programme Specialist (Natural Sciences) position with 2 years fixed term contract in Jakarta. Drop your application here before 27 Feb.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open until 17 March 2024 for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• Online internships are a great way to gain experience to include on your CV while fitting in with your other life commitments. Gain intercultural competence and important skills to get ahead in your career. A lot of vacancies wait for you ahead and don’t miss the opportunity. Apply by 25 February to start in March 2024. Click here. 
• Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
• Australia Awards in Indonesia plans to deliver the following short courses by the end of 2024. The course providers will be selected through open tenders (separate tender for each course), except for the repeated courses. The 2-week courses will be delivered in Australia and each course has 1-2 workshops in Indonesia. The opening application dates for each course will be determined in consultation with DFAT. Check the detailed course and availability regularly here.
• ANU 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.
• 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.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click 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!

Socceroos to face Indonesia in Asian Cup round of 16.Australia and Indonesia will meet for the first time since the Socceroos claimed a 1-0 Asian Cup qualifying win in Brisbane in 2010 – making the world No.146 a fresh challenge for Graham Arnold’s current charges. (Australian Associated Press)

In the News

• Australia v Indonesia is no David v Goliath battle, says coach Arnold. DOHA, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Australia may have the easiest Asian Cup last 16 game on paper when they take on Indonesia, who scraped through to the knockout stages, but coach Graham Arnold said on Saturday that the south-east Asian team would be a hard nut to crack. (Reuters)
• Australian Border Force using threat of crocodile attacks to deter illegal fishers from the Kimberley. There are reports of three Indonesian deaths due to crocodile attacks in Western Australia’s far northern Kimberley coast. (ABC News)
• Australia Seeks to Work with Indonesia on ESG As Nickel Price Drops. An Australian government official on Friday suggested cooperation with Indonesia to improve the environmental and labor standards of the resources sector, including nickel, amid the weakening price of the silvery-white metal. (Jakarta Globe)
• State and territory diplomacy can enhance Australia-Southeast Asia cooperation. International diplomacy is no longer the exclusive area for national leaders. Subnational diplomacy, which refers to engagement activities involving local actors and institutions, offers Australia many new opportunities to engage Southeast Asia. (The Strategist)
• Indonesia now building Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WDs for Australia. Vehicles built in Indonesia are back in Australian new-car showrooms as some Mitsubishi Pajero Sport production moves away from Thailand. (Drive.com.au)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• Nongkrong Festival proudly presents a series of immersive events to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indonesian and diasporan culture, featuring an all-Indonesian music line-up curated by Sophie McAlister. Food will be available by Melbourne’s best Indonesian restaurants. AIYA receives cheaper/discounted tickets for the NongKrong festival at $30 and “click the link for your discounted tickets”. Sat 3 Feb, Collingwood Yard, VIC.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EOI for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Applications open 29 January for both IDN and AUS schools. For more information click here.
• SKALA internship round 1 is now open. Round 1 Application and Selection: January-February. Each internship cycle is expected to be of 3-months in duration Internship period: April-June. More information here.
• YAIA 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. Please complete this form and email the following documents in a single PDF to [email protected] by the application deadline of COB 1 February 2024.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here.
• The Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) is hiring for a Strategic Advisor based in Jakarta to work across the VGTI offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and in all Southeast Asian markets. Apply here by 30 Jan.
• ANU 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.
• 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.
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here.

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Pada tanggal 14 Januari lalu, AIYA Chapter Sulawesi Selatan telah menerima kunjungan mahasiswa dari Universitas Tasmania, dan menyambut mereka dengan memperkenalkan secara langsung budaya Bugis-Makassar.

(IDenesia)

In the News

• Sekitar 70.000 tahun lalu ada tanah luas yang kini terendam di lepas pantai Australia dan daya tampungnya setengah juta orang. Menurut penelitian yang diterbitkan pada 15 Desember 2023 lalu dalam jurnal Quaternary Science Reviews, wilayah terendam itu begitu luas sehingga bisa berfungsi sebagai loncatan untuk migrasi dari Indonesia ke Australia. (Detik.com)
• Despite recent tragedies, Indonesia’s volcano tourism continues to grow in popularity. The danger of volcano tourism has come into focus after Indonesia had its worst volcano tragedy since 2021 last month, but a thriving industry continues to attract visitors from across Indonesia and abroad, ensuring a steady flow of people to the top. (ABC News)
• The Garuda Squad’s first win of their 2023 Asian Cup campaign has broken a streak that extends back to 2007 when they last won a group stage match in the Asian Cup against Bahrain. This victory against Vietnam paves the way for a potential match with Australia in the last 16. (Jakarta Globe)
• Neraca perdagangan Indonesia masih mengalami defisit dengan tiga negara mitra dagang utama, yakni Australia, Brasil dan Thailand. Defisit terdalam yang dialami dengan Australia didorong oleh komoditas bahan bakar mineral, bijih logam, terak dan abu, serta logam mulia dan perhiasan/permata. (CNN Indonesia)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• Nongkrong Festival proudly presents a series of immersive events to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indonesian and diasporan culture, featuring an all-Indonesian music line-up curated by Sophie McAlister. Food will be available by Melbourne’s best Indonesian restaurants. The festival will occur on 3 Feb, more info here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EIO for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. The application open from January – March. Submit your application here. For more information click here.
• Orygen Global, in partnership with the Australian Government, has opened applications for the third ASEAN-Australia Youth Mental Health Fellowships Program. Fourteen Fellowships are offered for young people aged 18 to 30 years from Australia and the ASEAN countries. The Fellowships are for young people who are passionate about youth mental health and want to create change in the mental health landscape within the region. Apply here by 22 Jan.
• The Australia Awards Short Course is opening for a 2-week period in August/September 2024 and pre-course is held in July/August 2024 with the theme of women-led MSMEs – ready to export. The course is fully funded and open to all owners and executives of women-led MSMEs. Submit your application here by 28 Jan 2024.
• The Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) is hiring for a Strategic Advisor based in Jakarta to work across the VGTI offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and in all Southeast Asian markets. Apply here by 30 Jan.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• ANU is offering a funded PhD opportunity to work on the ‘Indonesia Trauma Testimony Porject’ (ITTP), led by Prof. Em. Robert Cribb. The ITTP’s aims are to collect and preserve endangered testimonial materials about the 1965-66 mass violence in Indonesia. Please send your EOI to [email protected] by 29 February 2024.
• ANU 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
• 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
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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Pada bulan November 2023, Indonesia dan Australia menandatangani perjanjian untuk “meningkatkan kerja sama yang saling menguntungkan” di bidang manufaktur baterai dan pemrosesan mineral penting, seiring upaya Indonesia untuk mengurangi ketergantungannya pada China. Indonesia memiliki rencana ambisius untuk memproduksi sekitar 600.000 kendaraan listrik pada tahun 2030.

(ABC News)

In the News

• Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno revealed that he will reintroduce visa-free travel for visitors from 20 countries, including Australia. The proposed changes will be finalised this month. (SBS News)
• Pada 5 Januari 2024, Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia di Australia (PPIA) menginisiasi pertemuan seluruh ranting perhimpunan pelajar Indonesia baik di Australia maupun di seluruh dunia untuk membahas kontribusi untuk Indonesia. (Tempo)
• Program Pertukaran Pemuda Australia-RI (Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program/AIYEP) 2023-24 telah sukses dilaksanakan dan mewujudkan diplomasi budaya kedua negara. (Detik Edu)
• Pemerintah Indonesia telah menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MoU) dengan Australia terkait pengembangan ekosistem kendaraan listrik (EV). Kesepahaman ini menjadi tanda kolaborasi pengembangan kendaraan listrik di Indonesia akan terjadi di hulu maupun hilir. (CNN Indonesia)

Tune In

• In the first episode of ‘Indonesia Unedited’, a new ‘series of open and honest conversations about Indonesia’, UNE lecturers in Indonesian, Dr Jane Ahlstrand and Dr Indra Saefullah, explore the place of Indonesian studies in multicultural Australia. What motivates people to learn Indonesian? How popular is it? How have political, social and environmental events affected this? Tune in here.

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• The Santos Tour Down Under is the first stop for the world’s best teams and cyclists, and the opening event of the UCI WorldTour. The program is held between 12 – 21 January 2024. Explore a detailed program here.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EIO for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Submit your application here. For more information click here.
• The Australia Awards Short Course is opening for a 2-week period in August/September 2024 and pre-course is held in July/August 2024 with the theme of women-led MSMEs – ready to export. The course is fully funded and open to all owners and executives of women-led MSMEs. Submit your application here by 28 Jan 2024.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• Apply Now for the Australia Awards Short Course on Women-led MSMEs – Ready to Export. This two-week program is designed for women-led MSME owners and executives. Apply online via this link before 28 January 2024, at 11.59 pm WIB. For more details, please visit this page.
• ANU is offering a funded PhD opportunity to work on the ‘Indonesia Trauma Testimony Porject’ (ITTP), led by Prof. Em. Robert Cribb. The ITTP’s aims are to collect and preserve endangered testimonial materials about the 1965-66 mass violence in Indonesia. Please send your EOI to [email protected] by 29 February 2024.
• ANU 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
• The Asia Pacific Conference on Business and Marketing (APCBM) is opening abstract paper submissions for the Brisbane conference. APCBM is a platform for researchers, scientists, scholars, students and industry professionals from around the world to present their current research, and foster alliances with peers. Explore more information here and register your interest.
• 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
• 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
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click 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!

​​​Duta Besar Australia untuk Indonesia Penny Williams menyerahkan salinan digital film dokumenter bersejarah “Pandit Nehru Visits Indonesia” kepada Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (ANRI) dalam sebuah acara serah terima di Jakarta (ANTARA News)

Year-End Special Thanks

Thank you to all AIYA volunteers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. We would also like to thank our AIYA members, sponsors, businesses, and organisations for their continuous support. AIYA will be going on a well deserved break until 15th January 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

In the News

• The Indonesian Embassy welcomes H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati and her team to Canberra. Their visit is by the invitation from Australian National University (ANU) for H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, as one of Indonesia’s best female ministers, to receive an honorary degree. (Indonesian Embassy in Canberra)
• Perayaan Budaya Indonesia dan Kecemerlangan Akademis: Malam Penghargaan NAILA dan Akhir Pekan Budaya Pemenang. (Indomedia)
• The federal government is set to unveil a major new migration strategy on Monday that aims to dramatically cut Australia’s intake.  (ABC News)
• On Human Rights Day, the United Nations and IFI hosted the “UNiTE: Music Concert and Performing Arts to End Violence against Women” event at M Bloc, Jakarta, at December 10, marking the conclusion of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign that aims to rally action for a violence-free future for women and girls. (Jakarta Daily)
• ​​​A new Ministerial Direction for prioritising student and student guardian visa applications was signed on 14 December 2023, formalising the Australian Government’s processing priorities for the student and student guardian visa programs. (Australia Department of Home Affairs)
• Monash University has announced the appointment of Professor Matthew Nicholson as Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Indonesia), succeeding the foundation Pro-Vice Chancellor and President (Indonesia) of Monash University, Indonesia. (Monash University)
• Australia mengumumkan rencana untuk memangkas jumlah imigran yang tiba di negaranya dengan harapan dapat mengurangi lonjakan imigran pasca pandemi dan mengatasi peningkatan biaya hidup. (CNBC Indonesia)
• Embracing vacation mode: Tips for a stress-free holiday season. (Monash University)

Tune In

• Organisasi musik tradisional Indonesia di Victoria menampilkan acara Gathering of The Gamelans – Delapan organisasi musik tradisional Indonesia di negara bagian Victoria, bergantian tampil membawakan musik khas dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia, seperti Jawa Barat, Bali dan Jawa Tengah. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• ANU College of Asia & Pacific is presenting the launch of Defence Industry in ‘National Defence’: Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy on December 18 at 10-11AM. Click here for more info and registration form.
• The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually between 27 December and 1 January at a special 500-hectare park site known as Woodfordia. Camping on site is available and encouraged. Grab your ticket here.
• The Santos Tour Down Under is the first stop for the world’s best teams and cyclists, and the opening event of the UCI WorldTour. The program is held between 12 – 21 January 2024. Explore a detailed program here.
• Celebrate your 2024 New Year together with Bali Countdown 2024 at GWK Cultural Park with various festivals, competitions, music concerts and doorprize. Select your ticket preference here and enjoy the countdown to 2024.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is currently seeking EIO for Australian schools who would like to partner with Indonesian schools through the DFAT-funded 2024 Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program. Submit your application here. For more information click here.
• The Australia Awards Short Course is opening for a 2-week period in August/September 2024 and pre-course is held in July/August 2024 with the theme of women-led MSMEs – ready to export. The course is fully funded and open to all owners and executives of women-led MSMEs. Submit your application here by 28 Jan 2024.
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• Prospera is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and hardworking research analyst to work alongside its expert team on climate and energy. Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. Apply here by 5pm (Jakarta time), 20 Dec 2023.
• SKALA Program (Strategi dan Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia – Indonesia) is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA is looking for a Policy and Advisory Policy placement in Jakarta. Apply your application here by 7 January 2024.
• University of Western Australia (UWA) is looking for a Secretariat Officer. Base salary range: $70,905 – $75,319 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation, apply here before 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 January 2024.
• DT Global is opening various vacancies with the vision of shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. Find out more info here
  • Economist (Climate and Energy) position with responsibility for robusting economic analysis and contributing insights to climate and energy policy change. Apply here before 22 Dec.
  • MERL & Performance Director position with responsibility for development, management and technical inputs into SKALA’s monitoring & evaluation (M&E), research and learning (MERL) Plan, oversight of evaluations and M&E reporting to DFAT. Apply here before 7 Jan
• Apply Now for the Australia Awards Short Course on Women-led MSMEs – Ready to Export. This two-week program is designed for women-led MSME owners and executives. Apply online via this link before 28 January 2024, at 11.59 pm WIB. For more details, please visit this page
• ANU 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
• The Asia Pacific Conference on Business and Marketing (APCBM) is opening abstract paper submissions for the Brisbane conference. APCBM is a platform for researchers, scientists, scholars, students and industry professionals from around the world to present their current research, and foster alliances with peers. Explore more information here and register your interest.
• 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
• 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
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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After a long day of activities, our winners are celebrated at our long awaited Awards Night! Each winner presented their winning speech, and were given their award by our special judges and sponsors on the night of National Australia-Indonesia Language Awards 2023, held at the Glebe Town Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, on December 2nd.
The National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) 

In the News

• As the second biggest religion in Indonesia, Christians in the country engage in various high-spirited region-based traditions to celebrate the religious occasion. Check out eight Christmas traditions in Indonesia below. (Tempo.co)
• Pusat Survei Geologi dan Universitas Wollongong Australia Kolaborasi Tingkatkan Standar Penelitian Geologi. Temuan natural hidrogen dan penelitian mengenai sebaran batuan ultramafik yang sedang dilakukan oleh PSG tersebut dapat berkontribusi dalam net zero emission,” (Suara Merdeka)
• Indonesia’s presidential candidates use dance, cats, memes to appeal to netizens ahead of Feb polls. As Indonesia gears up for the 2024 presidential election, candidates have already embarked on unconventional strategies to capture the attention of voters (The Strait Times)
• Disability Inclusive Employment at DT Global: The SKALA Experience. The concept of disability inclusion in the workplace is a relatively new idea, and its translation into practice is still in its early stages. (DT Global)
• Bali to axe Visa on Arrival tourist ‘tax’. Ross Taylor from the Indonesia Institute said Bali had always required Australians to get a Visa on Arrival, a document he said was “simply a tax”, rather than an actual visa. Holidaymakers are set to save on trips to Bali with a $50 compulsory fee to be axed in the new year. (9 News)
• Sydney Airport warns Qantas could jack up fares to Bali. Sydney Airport says plans by Qantas to code-share with Garuda Indonesia could drive up costs for consumers by worsening Australia’s case to increase its air rights into Bali and promote more competition from Virgin Australia. (AUS Financial Review)

Tune In

• SBS Bahasa Indonesia telah menyiapkan beberapa tips untuk tetap aman dan sejuk selama musim panas di Australia, khususnya di tengah suasana Natal dan Tahun Baru. (SBS Indonesian)

Events

• JOIN AIYA FLEX – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 12pm WIB/4pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
• 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:
  • NSW: Every Thursday, 6:30pm, alternating between in-person and online on Zoom. Follow @aiya_nsw on Instagram or Facebook for more info or find the schedule here.
  • VIC: Every Wednesday, 6pm, Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre. Follow @aiya_victoria on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
  • YOGYA: Biweekly on Mondays, 7pm, Lokio Cafe. Follow @aiya.yogyakarta on Instagram or Facebook for more info.
• Join AIYA ACT’s weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, in the ANU School of Music, Room 680!  
• Monash University Indonesia Campus is hosting a 2023 Monash Herb Feith Graduate Research Gala on 12 December at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join them at their gala showcase event to explore how Monash Higher Degree by Research (HDR) contributes to the real-world. Register here!
• The Australian National UniversityArndt-Corden Department of Economics and Indonesia Project are thrilled to welcome Her Excellency Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawati to share some of her experiences and insights as Finance Minister of the Republic of Indonesia. Tue 12th Dec 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm AEDT at Molonglo Theatre, Level 2, JG Crawford Building Canberra. Register here!

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• University of Western Australia (UWA) is looking for a Secretariat Officer. Base salary range: $70,905 – $75,319 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation, apply here before 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 January 2024.
• DT Global is opening various vacancies with the vision of shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. Find out more info here
  • Provincial Government Advisor for NTT, apply here before 15 December 2023, 5 PM (GMT +7)
• ANU 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
• Apply Now for the Australia Awards Short Course on Women-led MSMEs – Ready to Export. This two-week program is designed for women-led MSME owners and executives. Apply online via this link before 28 January 2024, at 11.59 pm WIB. For more details, please visit this page
• Australia-ASEAN Council 2023-24 grants round is now open for applications. The round will close at 11.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 17 December 2023. The grants program aims to build people-to-people, institutional and business connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. Click here for more information
• 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
• 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
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians
• KONEKSI is looking for Grant Management Support, short term assignment, Location: Jakarta, Indonesia  apply here by 15 December 2023 COB. 
• Monash University –  AU is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Indonesian History. Apply here by 14 Dec
• Nominate now for YAIYA (Young Women To Watch In International Affairs) by midnight Wednesday 31 January 2024 here
• Prospera is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and hardworking research analyst to work alongside its expert team on climate and energy. Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. Apply here by 5pm (Jakarta time), 20 Dec 2023.
• SKALA Program (Strategi dan Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia – Indonesia) is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA is looking for a Provincial Government Advisor for NTT. Apply your application here by 15 Dec.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here
• The 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
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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The “Indonesia by the Harbour” festival enlivened Circular Quay, at the centre of Sydney on Saturday (25/11). The festival, which was organized by the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney in collaboration with various partners. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia)

In the News

• In the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, Perth (24-26/11), the INA Garuda Mine Rescue Team achieved remarkable success for Indonesia. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia)
• Perkuat Hubungan Indonesia-Australia, BNI, bank global asal Indonesia, dukung Indonesia melalui festival budaya bertajuk ‘by the Harbour’. (Media Indonesia)
• A civil servant and a person with a polio disability, Mutia Sari is intrigued by the issue of inclusivity in Indonesian correctional institutions, making Indonesia’s correctional institutions more inclusive by collaborating with organisations for people with disabilities. (Australia Awards Indonesia)
• Indonesia hosted international-level sports event, namely the 2023 Aquabike World Championship that was held on November 22-26 in the Lake Toba area, one of provinces in Indonesia, impacting the rise of sports tourism in Lake Toba, Indonesia. (ANTARA News)
• Atase Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan KBRI Canberra memberi penghargaan kepada siswa Melrose High School di Canberra, Australia yang telah belajar bahasa Indonesia. (ANTARA News)
• Take a look – Peter Susanto is awarded for NT Young Australian of The Year in 2024. Peter has a generous spirit and love for his community (Australian of The Year Awards)

Tune In

• Why is there concern regarding the World Wolbachia Program? Epidemiologist Dr. Dicky Budiman, a Global Health Security researcher who is also a visiting lecturer at several universities in Indonesia, explained that Wolbachia is a bacteria that is safe for humans and the environment. (SBS Indonesian)
• The Indonesian word ‘pemuda’, or young person, has a complex meaning and history. Like in other languages and cultures, the term conjures up images of change and vitality. But in Indonesia, it also carries militaristic and masculine connotations which are coloured by the way it was used during the New Order era. (Talking Indonesia)

Events

• The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program Forum is bringing together young Australians and Indonesians to explore a variety of topics related to the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship and the role young people can play in its future on 5 Dec at ANU. With guest speakers HE DR Siswo Pramono, Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, Prof. Greg Fealy, Lydia Santoso, Ele Williams, Armina Rosenberg, and Clare Duffield. Register here to grab your free access ticket by 4 Dec.
• The University of Melbourne is hosting the annual Melbourne Energy Institute (MEI) Symposium 2023 on 8 Dec at 8:30am – 4:30pm AEDT. Register here to secure your place and catch up on the year in energy research.
• Australia Awards Indonesia is tailoring the scholarship information session for prospective applicants from West Nusa Tenggara, on 7 Dec at 4pm – 6pm WITA (Central Indonesia Time). Choose your own flexibility to join the session either in person or online. Click here for more information.
• Australia National University (ANU) – Indonesia Project is launching ‘Gender equality equality and diversity in Indonesia: Identifying progress and challenges’, by Angie Bexley, Sarah Dong & Diahhadi Setyonaluri on 5 December at ANU in Canberra. Click here for more info about their Book Launch event.
• ANU – Indonesia Institute is having Human Rights Day Webinar: The state of environmental rights in contemporary Indonesia Online on 7 December. Click here to register. 
• AIBC (Australia Indonesia Business Council) QLD is delighted to invite you to a dinner event to round out the year’s activities on 7 December. Your AIBC QLD Chair, Dr Peter Baines, will share some reflections on the year past, and also provide a brief look forward to the coming year. Click here to register.
• Monash University Indonesia Campus is hosting a 2023 Monash Herb Feith Graduate Research Gala on 12 December at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join them at their gala showcase event to explore how Monash Higher Degree by Research (HDR) contributes to the real-world. Register here!

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• UNDP is hiring for a year contract for a Technical Associate (Jurisdictional Approach) in  FOLUR Project based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With the funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Government of Indonesia, led by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and with technical support from UNDP and FAO is implementing a full-size project entitled “Strengthening sustainability in commodity and food systems, land restoration and land use governance through integrated landscape management for multiple benefits in Indonesia (FOLUR). Apply here by 5 Dec.
• Save the Children Indonesia is hiring for a Chief Finance Officer. Access more info here and submit your application before 5 Dec.
• Asialink is a partnership between the University of Melbourne and the Myer Foundation and operates under the portfolio of Chancellery International, now open for Senior Associate, Advisory, & Insights (Asialink Business). Catch your flexible hybrid work and apply here by 6 Dec.
• Prospera/ DT Global is opening a vacancy for Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager position. The position is responsible for managing information, communication, advocacy and public diplomacy efforts. Apply here by 7 Dec.
• Prospera/ DT Global is hiring for a Climate and Energy Lead to champion Prospera’s overall climate and energy strategy and work program. It will be an opportunity to work across a wide array of issues including carbon markets, energy policy and financing. Apply here by 8 Dec.
• Palladium Group is hiring for PRISMA – Data Collection Specialist Consultant & Qualitative Research Consultant, placement in Jakarta, Indonesia. Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Promoting Rural Incomes through Support for Markets in Agriculture (PRISMA) is a multi-year development program that accelerates poverty reduction through inclusive economic growth. The application closed on 11 Dec. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply here.
• Monash University –  AU is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Indonesian History. Apply here by 14 Dec.
• SKALA Program (Strategi dan Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia – Indonesia) is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA is looking for a Provincial Government Advisor for NTT. Apply your application here by 15 Dec.
• The University of Western Australia is looking for a full-time Secretariat Officer position. This is a Perth-based position. The application will be closed on 7 Jan. Grab the application here.
• Australia-ASEAN Council 2023-24 grants round is now open for applications. The round will close at 11.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 17 December 2023. The grants program aims to build people-to-people, institutional and business connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. Click here for more information.
• ANU 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.
• 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. 
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• DT Global is opening various vacancies with the vision of shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. DT Global works in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Find out more info here.
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians. 
• The 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.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click here

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The Indonesian language, Bahasa Indonesia, was declared as an official language of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference on 20 November 2023, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. (Tempo.co)

In the News

• Singapore’s OCBC,Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp., Southeast Asia’s second-largest lender by assets, has agreed to acquire Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Indonesian unit PT Bank Commonwealth for approximately A$220 million ($142 million). (Forbes)
• Undetected boat from Indonesia arrives on Western Australia coast with more than 10 people rescued by Indigenous group. It is yet to be determined if the group who arrived are asylum seekers or fishermen, but four are believed to be missing. (Sky News)
• Australia and Indonesia have agreed to use their strengths in lithium and nickel to mutual advantage in the race to secure a share of the global electric vehicle supply chain. The signed MOU comes as Indonesia, South-East Asia’s largest economy, tries to reduce its reliance on Chinese investment and resources, and Australia battles to get a toehold in battery production. (AFR)
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million loan to support the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH) in implementing a nationwide primary care transformation that will increase access to quality, gender, and climate-responsive primary care services.  (BioSpectrum Asia)
• Values-based or transactional? Comparing the foreign policies of Indonesia’s presidential candidates. Indonesia has long been known for what it calls its ‘free and active’ (bebas aktif) foreign policy (The University of Melbourne)

Tune In

• Rising cost of living affects social cohesion in Australia. The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s annual “Mapping Social Cohesion Report” reveals that economic pressures and disparities are the most significant issues affecting Australian society today (SBS Indonesian).
• The Indonesian word ‘pemuda’, or young person, has a complex meaning and history. Like in other languages and cultures, the term conjures up images of change and vitality. But in Indonesia, it also carries militaristic and masculine connotations which are coloured by the way it was used during the New Order era. (Talking Indonesia)

Events

• NAILA (National Australia Indonesia Language Awards) would love for you to join us for our annual Awards Ceremony on 2 Dec to celebrate all of the fantastic participants in the year’s competition and announce the winners from our 7 categories, as well as the winners of the Indonesian Studies Awards in collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Institute (AII). Come along to celebrate Indonesian language, culture, food and support NAILA’s mission to promote and reward Indonesian language learning in Australia – get your tickets here for free!
• JOIN AIYA ON DISCORD! AIYA would like to cordially invite you to join our Discord, an online group-chatting platform. We will be using Discord a digital hub for AIYA activities including:
  • Games nights – AIYA will be hosting casual and impromptu gatherings on Discord
  • Ngobrol santai – any AIYA member can join and chat with other members whenever you want.
• Australia National University (ANU) – Indonesia Project is launching ‘Gender equality equality and diversity in Indonesia: Identifying progress and challenges’, by Angie Bexley, Sarah Dong & Diahhadi Setyonaluri on 5 December at ANU in Canberra. Click here for more info about their Book Launch event.
• ANU – Indonesia Institute is having Human Rights Day Webinar: The state of environmental rights in contemporary Indonesia Online on 7 December. Click here to register. 
• AIBC (Australia Indonesia Business Council) QLD is delighted to invite you to a dinner event to round out the year’s activities on 7 December. Your AIBC QLD Chair, Dr Peter Baines, will share some reflections on the year past, and also provide a brief look forward to the coming year. Click here to register.
• Monash University Indonesia Campus is hosting a 2023 Monash Herb Feith Graduate Research Gala on 12 December at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join them at their gala showcase event to explore how Monash Higher Degree by Research (HDR) contributes to the real-world. Register here!.

Opportunities

• AIYA Blog accepts open and roll submissions from Indonesians and Australians about anything to do with the bilateral relationship?
  • Share with us your story of any study exchange or working holiday in Australia, fun facts about Bahasa Indonesia or English, review a book, a movie, a TV show or another piece of media related to Indonesian or Australian culture,  policy and law developments between the two countries that you want to explore with an engaged audience of AIYA Blog readers.
  • Maybe you have an idea but you’re not sure how to write it? You can also pitch ideas to our blog editors and they will workshop your article with you! 
  • Please email your submission to [email protected] and one of our amazing editors will work with you to get your work published on the AIYA Blog. 
  • Submissions are open in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• AIYA Queensland & Victoria is offering opportunities for those that want to join the committee in the 2024 period. AGM will be held on Wed 29 Nov 2023. Click here (QLD) and here (VIC) for more information.
• DFAT is seeking for a Refugee and Humanitarian/Partner/Integrity Program Officer. This position will be required to work across a number of Immigration Program Teams within the Australian Embassy Jakarta. IDR 21,956,226 per month. Apply here before 29 November at 11.30 pm (Jakarta Time).
• Monash University – ID is seeking a highly skilled Senior Education Governance Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing administrative support for academic governance functions, overseeing curriculum frameworks, and facilitating internal and external reviews of courses. Apply here by 30 November.
• Monash University –  AU, The Herb Feith Centre is pleased to announce that the Centre is calling for nominations for the 2023 Herb Feith Academic Boost Awards, a program designed to recognise and boost the passion of master’s level students at Monash Indonesia in writing about issues related to social justice in Indonesia. Apply here by 1 Dec.
• Share your stories and amplify your voices with KIFF 2023, the Kalimantan International Indigenous Film Festival. KIFF is a platform for showcasing the power and diversity of indigenous cinema, celebrating the strength and resilience of indigenous peoples, and advocating for their rights. Submit your film today and be a part of this transformative cinematic journey! Click here by 3 Dec for more information.
• Prospera/ DT Global is hiring for a Climate and Energy Lead to champion Prospera’s overall climate and energy strategy and work program. It will be an opportunity to work across a wide array of issues including carbon markets, energy policy and financing. Apply here by 8 Dec.
• Monash University –  AU is looking for Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Indonesian History. Apply here by 14 Dec.
• Australia-ASEAN Council 2023-24 grants round is now open for applications. The round will close at 11.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 17 December 2023. The grants program aims to build people-to-people, institutional and business connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. Click here for more information.
• ANU 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.
• 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. 
• Inside Indonesia is looking for a reliable volunteer to help with uploading a few articles to the website every couple of weeks. Please send your interest to [email protected].
• KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians. 
• The 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.
• The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
• The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs, or contact Han on 081119337855. For more information click 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!