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01 February 2025

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Do you want to make a difference and become part of the next generation of global leaders from Indonesia? Apply for an Australia A... Read more

Stories

25 October 2024

Jazz Legend Indra Lesmana’s Sydney Reunion Revives Cultural Collaboration Through Music

While New Orleans is celebrated as the birthplace of jazz, for Indonesian jazz icon Indra Lesmana, Sydney was the muse that profou... Read more

22 October 2024

Richard Kennedy: Connecting Evidence and Advocacy in Disability Rights

As he pursues his further education in disability rights, Richard Kennedy is keeping in mind the bigger picture of advocacy, resea... Read more

18 October 2024

Dwi Ayu Kartika Sari: Enhancing Komnas Perempuan’s Role in Tackling Violence Against Women

Dwi Ayu Kartika Sari has served in various capacities during her 13-year tenure at the National Commission on Violence Against Wom... Read more

14 October 2024

Romy Hidayat: Growing a Place Where Older People Are Empowered

Romy Hidayat was motivated to study in Australia to help mothers and babies in West Nusa Tenggara. But an internship in aged care... Read more

14 October 2024

Dian Septiawati Champions Food Innovation for Community Health and Sustainable Growth

Dian Septiawati, a food tech entrepreneur from Palu, Central Sulawesi, is on a mission to advance food innovation in Indonesia by... Read more

10 October 2024

Revita Alvi: Advancing Inclusive Healthcare for Women with Disabilities

As the Chairperson of the Indonesian Women with Disabilities Association (HWDI), Revita Alvi leads the charge to improve healthcar... Read more

02 October 2024

From Papua to Australia: One Teacher’s Quest to Bridge Educational Gaps

Kalvin Sandabunga's journey from the remote area of Papua to the prestigious halls of Monash University is a powerful testamen... Read more

21 September 2024

A Journey to Find ‘Homes’: Transformational Journey through AIYEP and Living in Australia

Written by Ashanti Dayani Ajengpitaloka, the first winner of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds&q... Read more

20 September 2024

Stirring Culture: A Taste of Papeda in Melbourne

Written by Yacob Manuhua, the runner-up of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds" Short Story C... Read more

19 September 2024

With Every State and Territory, There Was a Story

Written by Raissa Almira, the third winner of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds" Short Stor... Read more

28 August 2024

Marlin Ndun Helps Rote Agriculture Thrive with a Unique Sustainable Garden System

In designing an award-winning agricultural system for farmers in Rote, Marlin Loriana Ndun combined her knowledge of sustainabilit... Read more

19 August 2024

Cahayu Agda Benna Salsabila: Advancing Youth Engagement in Indonesia’s Civil Society

An annual flag-hoisting ceremony on the morning of 17 August has long been a tradition to commemorate Indonesia's Independence... Read more

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