The Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships and short courses offered to emerging leaders for study, research and professional development in Australia
His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), in the company of Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley and His Excellency Dr Airlangga Hartarto, bestows the Australian Alumni Awards winners: Meutya Hafid, Alvin Sariaatmadja, and Fandy Dawenan.
Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia and ASEAN conclude their Pre-Departure Training in Bali with a vibrant performance, symbolising their readiness for the exciting academic and professional journey ahead in Australia.
The Australian Consul-General in Makassar takes a wefie with alumni following a screening of the film Talk to Me at the Australia Indonesia Sinema Festival in Balikpapan.
Australian alumni come together at the residence of the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia for a special Halal Bihalal event. This Eid al-Fitr celebration is a meaningful occasion to strengthen friendships and foster lasting connections among alumni.
The Australian Embassy and Australia Awards in Indonesia team up at the Conference on Indonesian Foreign Policy, engaging thousands of visitors with insights into studying in Australia, scholarships, and short courses. Visitors also savour Lamington cake and participate in games, enjoying an interactive experience.
Our Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) scholars from Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics celebrate graduation at the University of Adelaide. This distinctive scholarship program enables them to spend a year studying at IPB University and another year at the University of Adelaide, earning two masters degrees.
Newly returned Australia Awards alumni participate in the Reintegration Workshop, reflecting on their academic achievements and embarking on their next chapter. The workshop equips them with strategies to harness influence, advocate for change, manage reverse culture shock, and build strong professional networks.
In commemoration of 70 years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia hosts a prestigious Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta, a grand event attended by nearly 700 Indonesian graduates from Australian universities.
Australia Awards scholars from Indonesia gather at a networking event hosted by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Perth. The event provides a platform for exchanging ideas and connecting with scholars worldwide.
The Australian Embassy in Indonesia launches the 70 Years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia campaign at Gandaria City, Jakarta. Spearheaded by the Embassy and Consulates-General in Indonesia, this year-long endeavour stands as a heartfelt tribute, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Australian alumni who have made a profound impact across various fields.
Indonesian Language Learning Ambassador (ILLA) Juniar Umagapi teaches Indonesian at Melrose High School in Australia, sharing her expertise in the language, culture, and customs. Through the program, she and her fellow scholars also gain valuable insights into Australian teaching practices and community life.
The Australia Awards Short Course on Water Utility Regulatory Approaches includes visits to Sutton and Koala Farms, offering insights into irrigation and cropping. Delivered by Griffith University, the course explores tariff structuring, performance monitoring by regulatory commissions, and networking opportunities with Australian government and water utilities experts.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs inaugurates the “70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia” Photo Exhibition. The exhibition showcases more than 70 outstanding alumni from various backgrounds who are making a positive impact in their communities and shaping the future of Indonesia. They represent the extensive network of over 200,000 Australian alumni spread across Indonesia.
The Australian Consulate-General in Surabaya hosts its inaugural Gig on the Green, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia. The event brings together Australian alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.
Recipients of the G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” Scholarships meet with the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Australia during the G20 Summit in Bali. These scholars will pursue postgraduate studies at Australian universities in areas of digital transformation, energy transition, and global health.
The post-course workshop for the Australia Awards Short Course on Grains Value Chain Leadership, held in collaboration with IA-CEPA ECP Katalis, includes a site visit to Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta. Participants gain firsthand insights into the wheat supply chain while enhancing their skills and networks in the grains value chain between Indonesia and Australia.
Colombo Plan alumnus and former Vice President of Indonesia, Prof Dr Boediono, graces the Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta to mark 70 years since the first cohort of Colombo Plan scholarship recipients from Indonesia arrived in Australia.
Continuing its year-long program to mark 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Embassy takes its jubilant celebrations to Yogyakarta. Over 250 Yogyakarta-based Australian alumni, and members of the Indonesia-Australia youth organisation CAUSINDY, attend the Gala Dinner.
During the inauguration of the "70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia" Photo Exhibition, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs engages in a delightful conversation with two original Colombo Plan scholars, Dr Jonathan Parapak and Dr Koesmarihati Koesnowarso.
Celebrating 70 years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Consulate General in Makassar hosts an unforgettable Alumni Gala Dinner dedicated to the eastern regions of Indonesia. More than 220 Australian alumni gather in Makassar to mark this historic milestone.
In commemorating the momentous 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Consulate-General in Surabaya organises an Australian Alumni Gala Dinner, drawing together a grand assembly of over 350 alumni hailing from the vicinity of Surabaya.
The alumni joyfully seized the moment, commemorating the occasion by taking a delightful wefie during the auspicious launch of the "70 Years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia" campaign.
In a momentous celebration of 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Consulate-General in Bali hosts a grand Gala Dinner befitting of the occasion's significance. Over 150 Indonesian graduates from Australian universities come to pay tribute to this historic milestone.
Amidst the excitement of the "70 Years of Australian Scholarships in Indonesia" campaign launch, the alumni have the delightful opportunity to capture a memorable wefie with the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.
The Australia Awards Scholarships are more than a qualification, they are a life-changing experience (Photo courtesy of Victoria University).
Representatives from the Indonesian government's security agencies, including the National Armed Forces and Police, attend a Short Course on Women in Leadership in the Security Sector.
Scholarship recipients of the Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) enjoy their time together in Australia. Through the SSMP, these change agents have the opportunity to spend a year studying at a university in Indonesia, and another year at a university in Australia (photo courtesy of the University of Adelaide).
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of The University of Adelaide).
Three aspiring women at Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Organisational Leadership and Management Practices for Disabled People’s Organisations Short Course.
Indonesian scholars gather at the Australia Awards’ Mid-Year event held in Perth, where they can grow their networks and make connections with scholars from other countries (photo courtesy of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of Bond University).
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of The University of New South Wales).
Emerging leaders from the Organisations for People with Disabilities (OPDs) and the Government of Indonesia agencies attend a short course on the role of government and OPDs in the implementation of policy reform for inclusive development.
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of Flinders University).
Participants of the Australia Awards Short Course on Climate Finance visit Solar Share in Canberra to learn best practices and lessons from managing a solar farm run by the communities.
The Australia Awards offer a world-class education in a friendly and safe multicultural society, with the opportunity to make links with Australia’s public, private, academic and NGO networks (Photo courtesy of Griffith University).
An outstanding group of scholars participate in the Organisational Leadership and Management Practices for Disabled People’s Organisations Short Course in Sydney.
Our Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP) scholars celebrate graduation from the University of Adelaide. The SSMP consists of 12 months of study at an Indonesian university, followed by 12 months at an Australian university, leading to awarding of two related masters degrees to the scholars.
The Australia Awards Scholarships are more than a qualification, they are a life-changing experience (photo courtesy of the University of New England).
Indonesian scholars gather at the Australia Awards’ End of the Year event held in Brisbane, where they can build networks that have the power to contribute to Indonesia’s inclusive and sustainable development (photo courtesy of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships that provide you with high-quality educational experiences at world-class universities (Photo courtesy of The University of Western Australia).
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