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Kompetisi Siswa 2015 - Winners announced

30/7/2015

Terima kasih to the 10 schools and 146 students who entered this year’s Kompetisi Siswa.

Members of the Australia-Indonesia Association of NSW, along with the MLTA of NSW and the Indonesian Consulate, including the Indonesian Consul-General, met yesterday to judge the entries.

Each year we receive many creative and interesting entries, which makes choosing the winners a difficult task. Congratulations to the place-getters from each category, who will each be receiving a prize generously donated by the Australia-Indonesia Association of NSW.

All students who entered the competition will receive a certificate of participation from the MLTA of NSW and each participating school will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Indonesian Consulate.

A full list of winners in each category can be downloaded below.

A special thank you to the teachers who encourage their students to participate in the competition each year.

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The Language Learning Space: INDONESIAN

30/7/2015

Don't forget to check out the amazing resources for Indonesian on the Language Learning Space: Indonesian website at www.lls.edu.au There is a comprehensive range of resources including student challenges, language learning apps, videos and teacher professional learning as well as access to a FREE online tutor service from our friends at IALF Bali. See the document below for more information or explore the site directly at www.lls.edu.au

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AIA CommBank Indonesia Scholarship

30/7/2015

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 14 AUGUST 2015

The Australia Indonesia Association Commonwealth Bank Scholarship for High School students is an intense 2-week, expense paid immersion program in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. The course will run from 4-15th January 2016.

We appreciate the support of our major sponsor – the Commonwealth Bank.

The Course takes place in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. The students will stay in a homestay with an Indonesian family, they will attend Indonesian school each day and have supervised missions into town to practice what they have learnt. The students will develop life skills, a deeper understanding of our nearest neighbour and have the experience of a lifetime. It is an intensive course.

We encourage students of all skill levels to apply.

The course is delivered by the Australian Indonesian Association of Victoria (AIAV) and was designed by Mr Tata Survi, an Indonesian Australian who leads Indonesian language study at various schools in Australia. AIAV has been running successful Indonesian immersion courses in Yogyakarta since 2007.

The Immersion course will be attended by paying students from Victoria in addition to the two NSW scholarship winners. Unsuccessful candidates may consider joining the course on a paying basis. For more information visit: www.aiav.org.au

Who can apply?

NSW High school students in Y 10 or Y 11 (Beginners and Continuers) who are studying Bahasa Indonesia. Students from all schools are welcome to apply – Public, Independent and Catholic. This year two students will be selected.

Eligibility criteria:

· Demonstrable ability in Bahasa Indonesia and have the intention to continue Bahasa Indonesia studies.

· Engaged with the wider school or community in a range of activities.

· Maturity, determination.

· The potential to be a cultural ambassador.

· Student to keep a diary and be prepared to report back on the experience.

· Will keep a diary or blog to share the experience and promote the study of Bahasa Indonesia after returning.

· Provide a letter of support from the school’s Indonesian language teacher and a sign off by the school principal on application.

· Shortlisted candidates to complete an interview with AIA NSW

Inclusions

It includes a return flight Sydney-Yogyakarta, assistance to travel to Sydney if required, homestay with an Indonesian family, 2-week language course and meals. Passport, travel insurance and visa are excluded.

How to apply:

1) Complete the application form via our Survey Monkey form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BR386G7

2) Complete and return the CONSENT FORM 2016 – AIA CommBank Scholarship to education@australia-indonesia-association.com

Key dates:

14th August: Applications Close

Aug-Sept: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

30th September: Winners announced

For more information:

Miriam Tulevski, Education Convenor, Australia Indonesia Association NSW

Tel: 0419 425 455 Email: education@australia-indonesia-association.com

AIA scholarships for students of Indonesian in NSW

25/7/2015

Don't forget to share information about this fantastic opportunity from the AIA with your students. Two scholarships available for NSW students of Indonesian in Years 10 and 11. For more information, visit the AIA website at http://australia-indonesia-association.com/education-fund/

http://australia-indonesia-association.com/education-fund/

Gap Indonesia

23/7/2015

Gap Indonesia conducts study tours to Indonesia for Australian school students and school leavers. The team behind Gap Indonesia is also the team behind International Internships, which has been operating internship programs and study tours in Indonesia since 2005. We are a small organisation based in Melbourne with a passion for immersing ourselves in other cultures. For more information, visit www.gapindonesia.com or contact Nerida Thompson.

The Indonesia Uncovered Tour is for Year 11 and 12 students and will run from 28th November until 19th December 2015. Students who are completing Year 10 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is being run in partnership with:
• Universitas Islam Indonesia (Islamic University of Indonesia),
• BINUS University,
• Sumatran Orangutan Society, and the
• Orangutan Information Centre.

We are proud of our well-balanced, educational and fun itinerary, which sees a different focus in each location.

• Yogyakarta - Indonesian language, culture and community development. Students will spend lots of time with buddies from a local university. The buddies will join many of the group activities such as visits to local temples, Mt Merapi and some great not-for-profits like Legal Aid and Friends of the Earth. The students can choose between the intensive language stream (20 hours of Indonesian language classes) and a general stream for those not so focused on the language. These two streams will do slightly different activities at times in Yogyakarta but will spend the majority of the time as one group.

• Jakarta - government and business. Students will witness the huge range of activities happening in Indonesia through visits to organisations such as the Australian Embassy, ANZ, the Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation, the Indonesian Stock Exchange, the Human Rights Working Group and much more.

• Sumatra – environment & sustainability. The students will trek through the rainforest to learn about the issues facing Indonesia's environment and see orangutans in their natural habitat. They will also volunteer with a local environmental NGO, to which some of the program fee is donated.

Our Indonesia team includes Jack McNaught, a former university lecturer in Australia with years of experience managing groups in Indonesia; and Frida Komesaroff who is also a fluent Indonesian speaker with years of teaching experience and who ran the Indonesia Uncovered Tour last year.

The program cost is $3,300 per student, which includes all accommodation, most meals, all internal transport in Indonesia, all costs for all activities (including entrance fees), language classes and lots of support both before and during the trip. More details about the fee and inclusions can be found at http://www.gapindonesia.com/program-details-indonesia-uncovered/

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The Gap Bali program is a four-month program aimed at school-leavers. It will begin in the second half of 2016 and has an itinerary that allows for a certain degree of tailoring to individual interests.

August – Study Indonesian and discover the local Balinese culture, scenery and cuisine. Participants are connected with a buddy from our local partner university.
September – Teach English in a remote village.
October – Volunteer at a local NGO.
November – Do an internship in a field of your interest.

The cost will be approximately $5,600 and will include all accommodation, some meals, transportation within Bali for scheduled activities, all costs for all activities, language classes and the facilitation of the teaching English position, the volunteer work and the internship. Visa support is also included. More details of the fee and inclusions can be found at http://www.gapindonesia.com/gap-bali/

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Lontar’s Modern Library of Indonesian Literature

19/7/2015

Dr Ron Witton has shared this article about the Lontar Foundation, a non-profit organization aiming to promote Indonesian literature.

Lontar’s webpage [http://www.lontar.org/en/home] lists an impressive range of Indonesian books now available in English translation, and increasingly these translations are also available in digital form [http://typhoon-media.com/page/2/?s=lontar&x=0&y=0].

Ron Witton gained his BA and MA in Indonesian and Malayan Studies at the University of Sydney and then a PhD from Cornell University. He has lectured at Australian universities and at Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta in the 1980s. He currently works as an Indonesian interpreter and translator.

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National Australia Indonesia Language Awards - NAILA

18/7/2015

The National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) is an AIYA National initiative that aims to reward and foster the development of Indonesian language learning in Australia at all levels.

Primary school students through to executive level speakers are invited to participate in a national speech competition carried out in several stages, culminating with a national awards ceremony in Melbourne.

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their language skills, discuss bilateral issues and share traditional arts, culture and musical performances with the public.

For more information, contact Sally Hill at sally.hill@naila.org.au or visit the NAILA website at http://naila.org.au/

Australia Indonesia Awards

17/7/2015

The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) has initiated a national program of annual awards to recognise and honour Australians and Indonesians who have made significant contributions to the greater understanding and friendship between Indonesians and Australians. Nominations for this year's awards are now open.

For more information,visit the AIA website at:
http://australia-indonesia-association.com/australia-indonesia-awards/

MLTA Professional Development Workshop - Leadership in Languages

17/7/2015

Leadership in Languages

The MLTANSW is running an exciting professional development event in August. This half-day workshop is aimed at current and aspiring leaders in languages education in NSW schools. Addressing National Standard 6.3.3, participants will have a chance to work with experienced practitioners, discuss the burning issues and meet like-minded professionals.

Date: Saturday 1 August 2015

Time: 9.30am – 2.00pm

Location: Y Hotel Hyde Park

Registration: http://bit.ly/mltalead2015

Members $20

Non-Members $30

Please see the attached flyer for all the details.

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