The Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors Program will connect Australian schools with Australia Awards recipients currently studying education courses in top-tier universities across Australia. The program offers a simple way for schools to advance students Indonesian language skills with the help of an Indonesian Language Learning Ambassador by:
- engaging students with Indonesia
- explaining what it means to be a global citizen in 2019 
- helping students to connect what they learn in the classroom with future education and career pathways.

This opportunity is open to all Australian schools and does not require the Indonesian language to be offered at your school. AEF will provide participating schools with support to plan school visit programs, including a pre-program briefing as required.

Who: Primary and secondary schools
When: Terms 3 and 4
Cost: Free

Registrations close 13 September 2019. Register here.

For more information contact Jessica Stevens at j.stevens@asialink.unimelb.edu.au or download the information flyer here.

Save the date! Wednesday 4 September.

ACT Indonesian teachers are planning to bring "Michael J School Concerts in Oz" to Canberra in 2019. If you are in a NSW public school, you may like to consider joining us.

The National Gallery of Australia will also be exhibiting "Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia" at the same time – a huge exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art. (Some of us are currently working with the NGA to create language-based resources/activities to go with the exhibition.)

Combining the two events would make an excellent day trip for students in NSW. Save the date in your school calendars now!
 
For more details: rebecca.battaglini@ed.act.edu.au

The Australian Indonesian Youth Association (AIYA) is hosting Malam Trivia 2018, a fun night of trivia where your knowledge of Australia and Indonesia is tested to give you an opportunity to win great prizes. This event includes food and beverage, so bring along your friends.

Date and time: Sunday 25 November 2018, 6-9pm
Venue: Forest Lodge Hotel 117 Arundel Street, Forest Lodge
Tickets: $25 (non members), $20 (AIYA members)

​The Languages and Culture team is seeking teachers of Indonesian from NSW public schools to present at the Indonesian Teachers’ Conference, on Friday 2 November 2018 at Sydney University.
 
The theme of the conference is Kinerja kita, Semangat kita

We are seeking presenters for workshops including:

• - innovative and effective classroom teaching and learning strategies
• - new K-10 Indonesian syllabus programming and assessment
• - Stage 6 assessment strategies [Indonesian Beginners and Continuers]
• - Stage 6 course prescriptions [Indonesian Extension and Japanese and Literacy]


• We would be happy to receive suggestions for workshops on any other relevant themes.

​Please see the attached form for further details.

Teachers are welcome to express an interest in presenting more than one workshop. Please note that applications must be submitted by no later than 5pm on Monday 15 October 2018 to allow adequate time for planning and editing.

All final presentations must be submitted by 5pm Friday 26 October 2018.

Non-departmental teachers are also invited to present – please contact Merryl Wahlin if you teach in the independent or Catholic school sectors and would like to express your interest.

For further information, please contact Maxine Acosta, Language Officer on 9266 8540.

Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) NSW is organising school visits to promote Indonesian studies among high school students in the greater Sydney area in early August 2018.
 
Activities may include but are not limited to:
1. NCP scholars/Mobility Program participants sharing their experiences studying in Indonesia and providing information on the scholarship/program 
2. Trivia quiz on Indonesia
3. Cultural performance and learning Indonesian dances or how to play Indonesian musical instruments or dance.
 
Exact date and suggestion on activities are to be discussed with individual schools. 
 
This program is limited to 2 schools only this year. If interested, please complete the expression of interest via the following Google Form link: https://goo.gl/forms/gCDDwW3at9FdZ3nE3
 
Any enquiries should be directed to Febe Amelia at febeamelia@gmail.com 

Rebecca Battaglini, Indonesian teacher at Melrose High School in Canberra, is organising a unique opportunity for Indonesian teachers and students in Years 6 to 12.
 
Indonesian Idol, Michael J, has been booked to perform a concert for students studying Indonesian in the ACT and surrounding regions. The concert will be held at Melrose High School on Wednesday 15 August from 11:00am to 12:15pm.
 
Please send your official booking form (below) directly to the Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth (BBIP). They will then inform Rebecca of booking numbers. BBIP will invoice your school directly for the tickets you have booked ($10 per student).
 
Please note: The form is an official booking form - you are making a commitment to purchase these tickets.
 
Any enquires should be directed to Rebecca at Rebecca.Battaglini@ed.act.edu.au

The NSW Department of Education has developed a new resource to support teachers of Indonesian 7-10.

Waking up in Indonesia embeds the use of online collaboration tools and 21st century learning skills to support students studying the 100-hour mandatory Stage 4 or 100/200 elective Stage 5 Indonesian courses.

Students work collaboratively to research a topic of cultural interest in Indonesia and make a presentation (digital and/or face-to-face) that demonstrates their learning. They investigate key Indonesian words (Stage 4) and conduct an Indonesian Q&A interview (Stage 5) related to their chosen topic.

Access Waking up in Indonesia.

Most Indonesian teachers are aware of the annual, cross-sectoral Kompetisi Siswa, but may not know what happens behind the scenes!

In this short video, you can learn more about this competition for Indonesian language learners, as well as see the 2017 judging in process and the fantastic entries from so many talented students:
https://www.filmpond.com/ponds/openhs/films/s-joeqddptvw

Learning Options has 7 grant-funded places remaining on our 7-19 January 2018 immersion learning program based in Bali, Indonesia. Expand your leadership and management skills as you immerse yourself in the themes of language, sustainability, innovation and leadership. 
 
Successful applicants will spend 5 days undertaking 20 hours of Bahasa Indonesia language training combined with cultural activities. This week you will be with a homestay family in Denpasar.
 
A further 7 days will be spent undertaking a customised program of learning activities, including site visits to social enterprises to case-study business models that apply commercial strategies to maximise human and environmental wellbeing.
 
Successful applicants will also spend time at the Green School immersed in an experiential and innovative program of activities focused on sustainability principles and practice as it relates to enterprise, education and community.
 
The program is suitable for those with complete beginner or intermediate Bahasa Indonesia skills. 
 
The government grant covers the cost of the program – you only need to pay your airfare to Bali, some meals, a community donation ($100) and your personal expenses.
 
If you are keen to find out more, please email karen@learningoptions.com.au

For more information, view the information package at https://goo.gl/JuyFCx