​The National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) competition is now open.
This is NAILA’s sixth year and the theme for 2020 is ‘Health’ with a total of over $5,000 in prize money to be won.
The NAILA 2020 information pack and poster can be found on the NAILA website, which includes eligibility criteria as well as other information about the competition.
Applications can be submitted on the NAILA website and will be closed on 17 August 2020.
For further information please contact Levina Risdya. 

In response to teacher feedback, we have updated our sample speaking questions for the Indonesian Beginners and Continuers courses.
The questions we originally published were adapted from the old HSC Online site, and feedback indicated that the types of questions asked during the oral examination have changed since HSC Online was first published.
You can access the questions from the Indonesian Beginners site and Indonesian Continuers site respectively.

We have revamped the practice speaking questions from the old HSC Online site, for Indonesian Continuers. Sorted by topic, this is a great document to give your students, so they can prepare for the upcoming oral examination.

It's available from the Indonesian Continuers section of our website.

The position will commence in Term 1, 2020. Please see the attached expression of interest or contact Andrew Rankin at andrew.rankin@det.nsw.edu.au or on 9973 1439 for more information.

Expressions of interest are invited from teachers interested in a career opportunity relieving in the position of Indonesian/HSIE teacher from 28 January to 9 April 2020 (Term 1).
 
Evans River Community School is a K-12 school with an enrolment of 550 students, including 17% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and services a community experiencing a high level of socio-economic disadvantage.

The school opened in May 2000 and has a strong sense of community. A committed, cohesive and experienced staff is supported by an active school community. The school is located approximately 30km south of Ballina.

The successful applicant will be expected to be committed to the K-12 nature of the school. Further information about the school is available from www.evansriver.nsw.edu.au

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 A4 pages in length, should be submitted to Jenny Hart, Deputy Principal at jennifer.hart7@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm on Friday 29 November 2019.

Selection criteria
Approval to teach Indonesian and/or skills and experiences in Yr7-10 HSIE with well-established classroom management skills.

• Demonstrated willingness to understand the needs of, and develop the potential of students in a K-12 setting, particularly students with special needs.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students with quality teaching.

One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor for non-school-based staff.
Expressions of interest require the signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.

For further information contact Jenny Hart on 02 66826666 or at email address jennifer.hart7@det.nsw.edu.au

Ida Harsojo from the NSW School of Languages is seeking feedback regarding the support/assistance KJRI/KBRI can provide to Indonesian teachers to promote Indonesian in their schools in preparation for a meeting with Education Attache from KBRI, Canberra, Bpk Imran Hanafi.

Some examples may include:
- Pelangi program to fund dancers to go to schools
- teacher assistance
- university students to help schools voluntarily
- funding for small senior classes
- seed funding (3-years) for primary language programs
- Indonesian garden.
 
Please email Ida Harsojo by 14 November 2019 with your suggestions.

Terima kasih.

National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) is running a national speech competition for primary and secondary schools to promote proficiency in the Indonesian language. The speech theme for 2019 is the ‘Environment’, with $10,000 prize money to be won.
 
Registrations close on Monday 30 September 2019.
 
For more information, please contact Levina Risdya on 0439 779 846.

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)