Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Economic Ties with IA-CEPA 5th Anniversary. Today, over 100 representatives from the Indonesian and Australian government and business communities gathered to mark the fifth anniversary of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) in Jakarta. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)

In the News

• As the Indo-Pacific shifts towards multipolarity, it is natural for Indonesia, Australia, and India – three influential middle powers – to draw closer. The three countries have explored trilateral cooperation in various forms (Lowy Institute)
• Rescuers find more than 30 survivors after Bali-bound ferry sinking leaves four dead. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java’s Ketapang port late on Wednesday.(ABC News)
• The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) joined the Indonesian Quarantine Authority to co-host a workshop on biosecurity cooperation from 1-2 July. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)
• Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Rod Brazier has launched a new climate-focused fund that will invest in renewable energy, waste and sustainable transport in Indonesia. The fund – named the KINETIK Affirma Capital Climate Transition Fund – will be managed by Affirma Capital, a leading private equity firm based in Singapore. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)
• The Embassy of Indonesia hosted a special event titled “Tourism Update: A Taste of Bali” at the Ambassador’s residence on 3 July 2025. This cultural and promotional gathering was attended by approximately 55 distinguished guests, including representatives from foreign embassies, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, cafés, and members of the Australia Indonesia Association. (Kemlu RI)
• Vice President Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka has identified the halal industry as a strategic pillar in Indonesia’s pursuit of becoming a developed nation. He underscored the importance of fostering independence across halal sectors such as Islamic finance, food and beverage, Muslim fashion, and Islamic media content. (UNAIR News)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• IndOz is back this year at Brisbane City Hall on 21 August 2025!! IndOz is Australia’s largest Indonesia–Australia business conference and networking dinner, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, and professionals from both countries. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our vibrant bilateral relationship. Click here for more information!!
• 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!
• AIBC QLD is delighted to invite you to a networking event to discuss the latest perspectives on the business climate between Australia and Indonesia, @Warisan Restaurant Fortitude Valley Queensland, 10 July 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. RSVP here by 8 July.
• Join Konferensi Internasional Pelajar Indonesia (KIPI) 2025 on 12-13 July 2025, @University of Melbourne (Hybrid) – join from anywhere. Register here.
• Indonesia Council University of Melbourne Open Conference 2025, Indonesia Now: 80 Years of Independence, 7 – 10 July 2025. Click here for more info!
• Join AIYA SA on the last Friday of every month for a vibrant and inclusive evening of Indonesian culture, right here in South Australia! FREE for AIYA SA and PPIA UoA members! 🎉Grab your ticket here
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!
• AIYA Jawa Barat will hosting Kuis Obrolan Santai (KOSAN) on Saturday, 12 July 2025
  🕒 3 PM WIB | 4 PM WITA | 5:30 PM ACST | 6 PM AEST. Join us by clicking this link!

Tune In

• Indonesian Football and the Road to the 2026 World Cup. Why undertake such a project of naturalization for the national teams? What is the state of Indonesia’s domestic football league and down to the grassroots that has made it necessary in the first place? Check the Talking Indonesia episode with Justinus Lhaksana, a football commentators. (Talking Indonesian)
• Listen to insight of Professor Jennifer Westacott AC, Australia’s business champion for Indonesian, to explore how she’s championing change in this vital and evolving partnership – and why it matters now more than ever. (The Katalis Podcast)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.

Opportunities

We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

• DFAT are excited to announce the first facilitated placement program is now open for applications. Apply now to join a group of young Australian professionals undertaking an exceptional four-week business placement experience in Jakarta from 22 Sept – 17 Oct 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday 7 July 2025.
  • Ongoing and flexible professional placements are also available throughout the year. You can explore more opportunities here
• DT Global is seeking for front-end engineer position. The Front-end Engineer (The Consultant) will assist SKALA’s government partners to support development of SEPAKAT application and its’ integration with other systems at national and sub-national level. Drop your interest ASAP here by  18 July 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time. More opportunities with DT Global, kindly explore here.
• DFAT is seeking for finance assistant position, placement in Jakarta, who take a role under direction of the Deputy Manager – Financial Services, the Finance Officer processes and reviews payments, calculates employee entitlements and organise staff travel. Apply here by 11 Jul at 11.30 pm (Jakarta Time).
• Royal Carribean Group is looking for Upholsterer (Indonesia), with 2-3 years of experience in upholstery making/furniture upholsterer. Submit your interest here.
• The Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Advisor volunteer will work in Padang, Indonesia, starting 25 October 2025, to improve AAC teaching methods at Layanan Disabilitas & Pendidikan Inklusif (LDPI) by training teachers and parents and developing communication programs for children with disabilities. The six-month assignment focuses on introducing innovative AAC strategies and creating resources to enhance inclusive education. Click here for more information.
• AIYEP 2025 Host Organisation Expression of Interest is now open. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• AIYEP 2025 – For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Economic Ties with IA-CEPA 5th Anniversary. Today, over 100 representatives from the Indonesian and Australian government and business communities gathered to mark the fifth anniversary of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) in Jakarta. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)

In the News

• As the Indo-Pacific shifts towards multipolarity, it is natural for Indonesia, Australia, and India – three influential middle powers – to draw closer. The three countries have explored trilateral cooperation in various forms (Lowy Institute)
• Rescuers find more than 30 survivors after Bali-bound ferry sinking leaves four dead. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java’s Ketapang port late on Wednesday.(ABC News)
• The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) joined the Indonesian Quarantine Authority to co-host a workshop on biosecurity cooperation from 1-2 July. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)
• Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Rod Brazier has launched a new climate-focused fund that will invest in renewable energy, waste and sustainable transport in Indonesia. The fund – named the KINETIK Affirma Capital Climate Transition Fund – will be managed by Affirma Capital, a leading private equity firm based in Singapore. (Australia Embassy in Indonesia)
• The Embassy of Indonesia hosted a special event titled “Tourism Update: A Taste of Bali” at the Ambassador’s residence on 3 July 2025. This cultural and promotional gathering was attended by approximately 55 distinguished guests, including representatives from foreign embassies, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, cafés, and members of the Australia Indonesia Association. (Kemlu RI)
• Vice President Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka has identified the halal industry as a strategic pillar in Indonesia’s pursuit of becoming a developed nation. He underscored the importance of fostering independence across halal sectors such as Islamic finance, food and beverage, Muslim fashion, and Islamic media content. (UNAIR News)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• 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!
• AIBC QLD is delighted to invite you to a networking event to discuss the latest perspectives on the business climate between Australia and Indonesia, @Warisan Restaurant Fortitude Valley Queensland, 10 July 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. RSVP here by 8 July.
• Join Konferensi Internasional Pelajar Indonesia (KIPI) 2025 on 12-13 July 2025, @University of Melbourne (Hybrid) – join from anywhere. Register here.
• Indonesia Council University of Melbourne Open Conference 2025, Indonesia Now: 80 Years of Independence, 7 – 10 July 2025. Click here for more info!
• Join AIYA SA on the last Friday of every month for a vibrant and inclusive evening of Indonesian culture, right here in South Australia! FREE for AIYA SA and PPIA UoA members! 🎉Grab your ticket here
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

Tune In

• Indonesian Football and the Road to the 2026 World Cup. Why undertake such a project of naturalization for the national teams? What is the state of Indonesia’s domestic football league and down to the grassroots that has made it necessary in the first place? Check the Talking Indonesia episode with Justinus Lhaksana, a football commentators. (Talking Indonesian)
• Listen to insight of Professor Jennifer Westacott AC, Australia’s business champion for Indonesian, to explore how she’s championing change in this vital and evolving partnership – and why it matters now more than ever. (The Katalis Podcast)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.

Opportunities

We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

• DFAT are excited to announce the first facilitated placement program is now open for applications. Apply now to join a group of young Australian professionals undertaking an exceptional four-week business placement experience in Jakarta from 22 Sept – 17 Oct 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday 7 July 2025.
  • Ongoing and flexible professional placements are also available throughout the year. You can explore more opportunities here
• DT Global is seeking for front-end engineer position. The Front-end Engineer (The Consultant) will assist SKALA’s government partners to support development of SEPAKAT application and its’ integration with other systems at national and sub-national level. Drop your interest ASAP here by  18 July 2025, max 5 PM Jakarta Time. More opportunities with DT Global, kindly explore here.
• DFAT is seeking for finance assistant position, placement in Jakarta, who take a role under direction of the Deputy Manager – Financial Services, the Finance Officer processes and reviews payments, calculates employee entitlements and organise staff travel. Apply here by 11 Jul at 11.30 pm (Jakarta Time).
• Royal Carribean Group is looking for Upholsterer (Indonesia), with 2-3 years of experience in upholstery making/furniture upholsterer. Submit your interest here.
• The Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Advisor volunteer will work in Padang, Indonesia, starting 25 October 2025, to improve AAC teaching methods at Layanan Disabilitas & Pendidikan Inklusif (LDPI) by training teachers and parents and developing communication programs for children with disabilities. The six-month assignment focuses on introducing innovative AAC strategies and creating resources to enhance inclusive education. Click here for more information.
• AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
• AIYEP 2025 Host Organisation Expression of Interest is now open. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• AIYEP 2025 – For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• PROSPERA is looking for s a highly motivated intern to support its Knowledge, Performance, and Learning (KPL) team in undertaking knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation. Application must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time), 2 July 2025. Click here for more information.
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

Indonesia will impose import tariffs of up to 200 percent on Chinese goods to protect local MSMEs from oversupply caused by the US-China trade war. The new tariffs aim to support domestic industries and address issues from previous import controls. (ANTARA News)

In the News

• Indonesia shows efforts to accelerate milk production by importing 1,573 pregnant dairy cows from Australia. These pregnant cows are expected to boost local milk supply and enhance dairy farming productivity in Indonesia. (Majalah Hortus)
• Merianti, a former Indonesian bank employee, shares her experience working as a fruit picker in Australia under the Working Holiday Visa program, earning up to Rp300,000 per hour while exploring new cultural and economic opportunities. Read here. (Kompas)
• Trade Minister Budi Santoso established cooperation with Global Australian Halal Certification (GAHC) to boost exports of Indonesian halal products to Australia. Read here. (Antara News)
• Formula 1 current title leader Oscar Piastri’s final qualifying lap at the Austrian GP was ruined by a late yellow flag, forcing him to start third behind teammate Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. Despite the setback, the Australian driver remains confident about his race prospects. Read here. (Motorsport)
• Rising freight and logistics costs are straining Australia’s food supply chain, affecting farmers and remote communities with delays and higher prices. Experts call for better infrastructure, sustainable transport, and government support to improve supply chain resilience. (ABC News)
• Edward (Ted) and Donald Both were pioneering Australian inventors from South Australia who made significant contributions to medical technology in the mid-20th century. Their notable inventions include a low-cost portable iron lung (the Both Respirator) that helped combat the polio epidemic, the first direct-writing electrocardiograph for instant diagnosis, and early communication devices; Ted Both earned the nickname “Edison of Australia” and was awarded an OBE in 1941 for his work. Read here. (ABC News)
• A recent Salvation Army report reveals that many Australians are struggling without basic necessities such as heating, hygiene products, and healthcare due to severe financial hardship and the rising cost of living. The report highlights widespread food insecurity, housing stress, and limited access to medical care, with many forced to skip meals, go without essential items, or rely on emergency relief services to survive. (Sky News)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• 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!
• The Sydney Cyber Security Conference takes place on July 3 at Hilton Sydney, featuring industry experts discussing the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity. Click here to register!
• The Social Impact Summit, held July 2 to 3 at Aerial UTS in Sydney, gathers leaders to discuss purpose-driven advisory and brand storytelling for social change. Click here for more info!
• Indonesia Council University of Melbourne Open Conference 2025, Indonesia Now: 80 Years of Independence, 7 – 10 July 2025. Click here for more info!
• AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

Tune In

• The Australian federal government remains frustrated by the 2023 High Court ruling that indefinite detention of asylum seekers is illegal, complicating efforts to detain stateless individuals deemed a community risk. (SBS News)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.

Opportunities

We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.

• The Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation Advisor volunteer will work in Padang, Indonesia, starting 25 October 2025, to improve AAC teaching methods at Layanan Disabilitas & Pendidikan Inklusif (LDPI) by training teachers and parents and developing communication programs for children with disabilities. The six-month assignment focuses on introducing innovative AAC strategies and creating resources to enhance inclusive education. Click here for more information.
• Jakarta Facilitated Placements -Apply now to join a group of young Australian professionals undertaking an exceptional four-week business placement experience in Jakarta from 22 September – 17 October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday 7 July 2025. Click here for more information
• AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
• AIYEP 2025 host Organisation Expression of Interest. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• AIYEP 2025 -For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• PROSPERA is looking for s a highly motivated intern to support its Knowledge, Performance, and Learning (KPL) team in undertaking knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation. Application must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time), 2 July 2025. Click here for more information.
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

Australia Issues New Red Aviation Alert And Japan Issues Tsunami Warning Following Explosive Indonesian Volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Lak Eruption. As the ash cloud threatens to disrupt air traffic in and around Australia, the Japanese Meteorological Agency is investigating the potential for a tsunami caused by seismic activity triggered by the eruption. (Travel and Tour World)

In the News

• Speech: Anna Skarbek speaks on Climateworks’ Indonesia office’s five year anniversary As Southeast Asia’s largest economy with major coastal/population centers, Indonesia is uniquely positioned to scale clean tech and lead regional climate efforts (ClimateWorks Centre)
• Indonesian police detain Australian men suspected of killing in Bali. Indonesian police say they are detaining three suspects for murder after the fatal shooting of an Australian tourist at a villa in the resort island of Bali (ABC NEWS)
• Travel chaos for Australians with Jetstar and Virgin flights suspended to Indonesia following Volcanic eruption (SKY NEWS)
• Indonesia Joins with US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, France, UAE as Bali is Going to Launch Futuristic Flying Taxis, New Update You Need To Know. Bali is about to take travel to a whole new level—literally. (TTW)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• AIYA JaTim is hosting a cross-cultural event called AusIndo Night on Saturday, 28th June 2025. Sign up here.
• International Colloquium on Indonesian Language and Literature – The Indonesian Literature Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is collaborating with Deakin University’s Indonesian Language Program to host an International Colloquium. See more information and sign up here.
  Selasa, 24 Juni 2025, Online Zoom Meeting
• 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!
• Indonesia Council University of Melbourne Open Conference 2025, Indonesia Now: 80 Years of Independence, 7 – 10 July 2025. Click here for more info!
• AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

Tune In

• In line with Australia’s diplomacy, speech competition NAILA 2025 champions ‘Sports’ as its theme – Indonesian language speech competition NAILA is back this year. How can this event raise interest in learning Indonesian in Australia? (SBS Indonesian)
• A Bucket of Beetles: a 4-year-old’s story goes global – Lunang, an Indonesian boy, was just 4 years old when he came up with A Bucket of Beetles, a nonverbal puppet performance that just made it all the way to the Sydney Opera House. (ABC Indonesian)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.
• For the past few months, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has been taking over Indonesian social media. Driven by dreams of a better life and greater opportunities abroad, many overlook the challenges and trade-offs that come with it. In this episode of #KaburAjaDulu, one of our blog editors shares her personal journey—the highs, the lows, and the unexpected realities of living overseas.

Opportunities

• We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
  All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.
• Applications are now open for China Primer – Asia Society Australia’s flagship professional development initiative designed to cultivate China literacy among early-to-mid career Australian professionals. Apply here by Monday, 23 June 2025.
• Jakarta Facilitated Placements -Apply now to join a group of young Australian professionals undertaking an exceptional four-week business placement experience in Jakarta from 22 September – 17 October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday 7 July 2025. Click here for more information
• AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
• AIYEP 2025 host Organisation Expression of Interest. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• AIYEP 2025 -For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• DT GLOBAL is looking for Human Resources and Office Manager, Location : Jakarta. APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday, 29 June 2025, 23:59 WIB (GMT +7). Click here for more information!
• PROSPERA is looking for s a highly motivated intern to support its Knowledge, Performance, and Learning (KPL) team in undertaking knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation. Application must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time), 2 July 2025. Click here for more information.
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

Australia remains a favorite getaway for Indonesian travelers, with 236,000 Indonesian tourist arrivals recorded from January to March 2025. This marks a full recovery from pre-COVID levels and a 12.2 percent increase over the same period last year. Over the 12-month span ending in March 2025, the number of Indonesian visitors to Australia rose 15 percent year-on-year. (TEMPO)

In the News

• Klaim Menteri Kebudayaan Fadli Zon bahwa kekerasan seksual dalam Peristiwa Mei 1998 hanya “rumor” dan “tidak ada bukti” ditentang oleh sejumlah aktivis perempuan. Mereka menyebut pernyataan Fadli Zon sebagai “pengaburan sejarah” dan melanggengkan “budaya penyangkalan”. (BBC Indonesia)
• ‘Gotong royong’ that binds Australia and Indonesia – Australia haa its very own form of gotong royong, a social value characterized by mutual cooperation and collective effort. (The Jakarta Post)
• Indonesia revokes most mining permits in dive hotspot after outcry – Indonesia revoked permits on Tuesday for four of the five mining companies operating in the eastern archipelago of Raja Ampat after activists shared videos of islands damaged by nickel extraction. (News.com)
• Australia dan NTT Perkuat Diplomasi Pendidikan Lewat AussieBanget Corner dan Gig on the Green – Kota Kupang menjadi saksi hangatnya hubungan Australia–Indonesia, khususnya dengan Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), dalam kunjungan Konsul Jenderal Australia untuk Bali NTB dan NTT, Jo Stevens, pada 13–14 Juni 2025. (Pos Kupang)
• President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that food security will remain his government’s priority in the first two to three years of its term. After the closing of the International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) 2025 here on Thursday, he said that food production in Indonesia has reached its highest level since the nation’s founding. (ANTARA)
• Australia-Indonesia Perkuat Hubungan Lewat Festival Sinema di Surabaya – Konsulat Jenderal (Konjen) Australia di Surabaya menggelar nonton bareng film Australia dan Indonesia di Ciputra World, Surabaya, pada Jumat (13/6/2025) untuk memperingati ulang tahun ke-10 Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) 2025. (Suara Surabaya)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• AIYA JaTim is hosting a cross-cultural event called AusIndo Night on Saturday, 28th June 2025. Sign up here.
• International Colloquium on Indonesian Language and Literature – The Indonesian Literature Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is collaborating with Deakin University’s Indonesian Language Program to host an International Colloquium. See more information and sign up 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!
• AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
• AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

Tune In

• In line with Australia’s diplomacy, speech competition NAILA 2025 champions ‘Sports’ as its theme – Indonesian language speech competition NAILA is back this year. How can this event raise interest in learning Indonesian in Australia? (SBS Indonesian)
• A Bucket of Beetles: a 4-year-old’s story goes global – Lunang, an Indonesian boy, was just 4 years old when he came up with A Bucket of Beetles, a nonverbal puppet performance that just made it all the way to the Sydney Opera House. (ABC Indonesian)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.
• For the past few months, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has been taking over Indonesian social media. Driven by dreams of a better life and greater opportunities abroad, many overlook the challenges and trade-offs that come with it. In this episode of #KaburAjaDulu, one of our blog editors shares her personal journey—the highs, the lows, and the unexpected realities of living overseas.

Opportunities

• We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
  All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.
• Acicis is looking for enthusiastic Student Buddies to assist Acicis students during their semester program in Yogyakarta! See more information, including how to apply here.
• Applications are now open for China Primer – Asia Society Australia’s flagship professional development initiative designed to cultivate China literacy among early-to-mid career Australian professionals. Apply here by Monday, 23 June 2025.
• AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
• AIYEP 2025 host Organisation Expression of Interest. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• For those open to being a Host Family for AIYEP 2025, we are pleased to invite you to take part. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• University of Sydney – Carole Muller Award, A postgraduate research scholarship. Stipend or tuition fee scholarship to support postgraduate students to continue their research in Balinese culture, art and history. Close date 19 June 2025
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing dates. Click here for more information!
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

The governments of Indonesia and Australia have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening collaboration in higher education, science, and technology. Concluding the meeting, Minister Brian conveyed his hope that the discussions would serve as a foundation for strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Australia. (RRI)

In the News

• Indonesia’s Enhanced NDC is a critical step forward – targeting a 31.89 per cent emission reduction from business-as-usual (BAU) by 2030, and 43.2 per cent with international support. These targets are not isolated. They are directly linked to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).  (Climate Works Center)
• People mark the day in their own ways, but a barbecue is a pretty common way to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Australia (ABC News)
• A new avian influenza collaboration between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Indonesia has gained international recognition in Paris overnight, with endorsement from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). (CSIRO)
• Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia (FIK UI) bersama Monash University menginisiasi riset kolaborasi antarnegara guna menggali pemahaman yang lebih dalam mengenai dampak perubahan iklim terhadap kesehatan masyarakat serta warga di wilayah terdampak. (ANTARA News)
• Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban the production of water bottles smaller than 1 liter, in an effort to address the island’s growing waste problem, which has been linked to several environmental disasters. (The Jakarta Post)
• Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely seen as low-carbon transportation, yet their battery supply chain remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel. This is especially true in Indonesia, the world’s top nickel producer, where the industry is undergoing painful transition efforts. (RECCESARY)

On the Blog

• AIYA Urges UTAS to Reconsider Closure of Indonesian Language Program – The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) has formally urged the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to reconsider its proposal to discontinue the Indonesian Language Program, which has been flagged for closure due to low enrolment and internal restructuring.

Events

• 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!
• AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
• AIYA Jawa Timur is presenting Special LX: Movie Screening. This event will be held on: 📆 Friday, June 13th 2025🏠PaCo Coworking Space, Jl. Taman Bungkul No.25, Darmo, Kec. Wonokromo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 🕘Time: 16.00 – 19.00. Grab your seat here. It’s limited!
• AIYEP 2025 host Organisation Expression of Interest. In this year’s program, AIYEP participants will complete a three week full-time work experience from 27 October to 14 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• For those who open to be Host Family AIYEP 2025, we are pleased inviting you to be part of us. In this year’s program, participants will stay in Melbourne with host families for three weeks from 25 October to 16 November 2025. Submit your interest here.
• AIYA SA is hosting cultural nights on the last Friday of every month. Click here for more information or here to register.
• NAILA is back! Get ready for another exciting year of celebrating Australia-Indonesia language excellence! This is your moment to show off your Indonesian language skills and compete for prestigious awards and up to $1500 in prizes! Check this information!

Tune In

• Investing in care is the next trillion-dollar opportunity – and in The Care Revolution, we dive into why now is the time for Australian and Indonesian investors to act. (IACEPA Katalis)
• Writing cookbooks and running festivals as an Indonesian-Australian with Kris Redden – Kris joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to talk about finding connection through food, the long histories between Indonesia and Indigenous Australia, and how a near-death experience pushed him to embrace life more fully. (The Perantau Podcast)
• Australian Muslims are marking the Eid al-Adha holiday, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar, gathering with friends and loved ones. (SBS Indonesia)
• Here are 100 Best Indonesia Podcasts worth listening to in 2025.
• For the past few months, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has been taking over Indonesian social media. Driven by dreams of a better life and greater opportunities abroad, many overlook the challenges and trade-offs that come with it. In this episode of #KaburAjaDulu, one of our blog editors shares her personal journey—the highs, the lows, and the unexpected realities of living overseas.

Opportunities

• We’re so excited to share our newest partnership: AIYA x Cinta Bahasa! 🎉🤝
  All AIYA members can now enjoy 15% off Cinta Bahasa’s online or in-person Indonesian language classes! To register, simply log in to your AIYA membership dashboard > Resource Center > Cinta Bahasa.
• Monash University, Indonesia is calling for Expressions of Interest for an Assistant Professor (Research) to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to the particular field of research. Apply here by 11 June.
• Monash University is looking for a PAIR (Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research) Program Manager. Submit your application here latest by 9 June.
• Pendaftaran untuk Program Duta Belajar Bahasa Indonesia (ILLA) 2025 kini telah dibuka! Program ILLA mempertemukan para pelajar Indonesia dengan sekolah-sekolah di Australia untuk memperkenalkan keindahan bahasa, budaya, dan tradisi Indonesia. Apply here by 11 June.
• ABC is looking for a Multiplatform Journalist (Indonesian) to tell and share compelling stories about Indonesia and the vibrant Indonesian community members in Australia. Apply here latest by 12 June.
• University of Sydney – Carole Muller Award, A postgraduate research scholarship. Stipend or tuition fee scholarship to support postgraduate students to continue their research in Balinese culture, art and history. Close date 19 June 2025
• AIYEP applications have opened for 2025! The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 21-25. Apply here or visit the website for more information.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is looking for several positions to fill with various closing date. Click here for more information!
• The Australian Volunteers Program matches skilled Australians with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support them to achieve their own development goals. If you’re interested in volunteering check-out a range of opportunities here!!
• Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
• 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 National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities such as Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
• 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 organizes games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at 📍 Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday/ Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.