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Chandra Gunawan Seeks Understanding and Inclusion for Deafblindness
Amid his busy schedule, working as a masseuse and teaching theology to people with disabilities in Jakarta, Ch... Read More
Mutia Sari: Making Indonesia’s Correctional Institutions More Inclusive by Collaborating with Organisations for People with Disabilities
A civil servant and a person with a polio disability, Mutia Sari is intrigued by the issue of inclusivity in I... Read More
Woro Srihastuti Sulistyaningrum Uses Policies to Prevent Violence Against Women and Children
Woro Srihastuti Sulistyaningrum believes that working in government allows her to make a greater contribution ... Read More
Heemlyvaartie ‘Lilly’ D. Danes’ Decade-Long Advocacy Journey and the Struggle for Protective Laws
The gradual advancement of women’s rights has a profound connection to the tireless advocacy work being ... Read More
Martinse Constantina Nabu Bois Empowers Stakeholders to Support the Fulfilment of Children’s Rights
Having worked on various children’s rights programs, Martinse Constantina Nabu Bois has seen systems and... Read More
Join Our Scholarships Information Session for Prospective Applicants from Papua Region
Do you want to experience world-class education in the land Down Under with an Australia Awards Scholarship? T... Read More
Andi Rachmatulla Zaenal: Building Connections to Achieve Peace
Using his architectural expertise and communication abilities, Andi Rachmatulla Zaenal attempts to realise his... Read More
Empowering Equity: ELTA 2023 Welcomes Trainees from Diverse Backgrounds
Delight fills the air as we witness joyous expressions during the opening ceremonies of the English Language T... Read More
Australia Inspires Meta Indriyani Kurniasari to Improve the Wellbeing of Mothers in the Civil Service
As a multitasking mother and masters student, Meta Indriyani Kurniasari is grateful for the systems that prior... Read More
Dante Rigmalia and the Pursuit of Inclusive Policies for People with Disability
Fighting stigmas that contribute to the social exclusion and marginalisation of persons with disabilities is t... Read More
Fitrah Ningsih: From Public Speaking to Leading Youth in North Maluku
Using her skills and expertise in communication, Fitrah Ningsih has expanded her network to Australia and buil... Read More
Iwan Jazadi Builds a Community of Volunteers to Support Children's Early Literacy Education
Growing up in a farming family in Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB), Iwan Jazadi has been working hard since ... Read More
Maria Mediatrix Mali: Malaria Control and Empowering Children
Maria Mediatrix Mali learned about the toll of malaria on children and young people soon after she moved to Ma... Read More
Sri Wiyanti Eddyono: The Endless Battle For Women's Empowerment
After almost 30 years of dedicated work, feminist lawyer and academic Sri Wiyanti Eddyono has seen how times m... Read More
Lusia Palulungan: Women’s Empowerment as the Foundation of Leadership
The fight for gender equality and women’s empowerment is a multi-faceted endeavour. Lusia Palulungan, wo... Read More
Lies Marcoes Natsir Connects Islam and Gender Equality through Research and Advocacy
Indonesian women have made varying degrees of progress in education, political participation, and leadership o... Read More
Carolina Martha Sumampouw and the Relentless Fight toward Restorative Justice
On 12 April 2022, women’s rights advocates collectively cheered as Indonesian lawmakers passed the Sexua... Read More
Apply Now for the English Language Training Assistance
Are you interested in applying for the Australia Awards Scholarships but have yet to reach the IELTS score of ... Read More
Monita Wambrauw Leads the Way for Women in Transport Systems Engineering in Papua
International Women's Day falls on March 8th and is dedicated to celebrating women's exceptional accom... Read More
Wellem Anselmus Teniwut and the Pursuit to Improve the Livelihood of Fisherfolks in Remote Island through Supply Chain Solutions
When Wellem Anselmus Teniwut received an Australia Awards Scholarship in 2021, he was determined to pursue doc... Read More
Sri Safitri Leading the Journey for Women in STEM on the Road Not Taken
When it comes to digital transformation in Indonesia, the contribution of Sri Safitri cannot be underestimated... Read More
Fitya Menzani Diah Walks the Talk of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
"Love what you do" is the mantra that kept Fitya Menzani Diah going over the past 12 years as she cl... Read More
Join Our Scholarship Information Session for Prospective Applicants from West Kalimantan
Do you want to join a global network of leaders and make limitless connections with an Australia Awards Schola... Read More
Join Our Scholarship Information Session for Prospective Applicants from Lampung
Do you want to strive for a better future and be empowered with an Australia Awards Scholarship? Then, these i... Read More
Fenty Febianti Seeks to Enhance Mempawah through Urban Planning
Improving the quality of urban life has become more crucial amid the worsening climate change, which many refe... Read More
Join Our Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants from Papua and West Papua
Do you want to experience world-class education in the land Down Under with an Australia Awards Scholarship? T... Read More
English Teacher Ahmad Junaidi Inspires People to Do Volunteer Work and Dream Big
Ahmad Junaidi, who teaches English at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training at Mataram University in L... Read More
Fandy Dawenan: Promoting Inclusive Learning, Digital Literacy for People with Disabilities
Fandy Dawenan cannot help but feel blessed. Born with congenital blindness, the 39-year-old man is not only gr... Read More
Antoni Tsaputra: A Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights
Winner of the 2022 Promoting Women's Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award Born with muscular dystroph... Read More
Join Our Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants from Maluku & North Maluku
Are you keen on continuing your education to a Masters or PhD in Australia with an Australia Awards Scholarshi... Read More
Tini Sastra, the Relentless Advocate for Gender Justice and Diversity in Education
The alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Indonesian universities was put under the spotlight in lat... Read More
Join Our Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants from NTT & NTB
Have you considered applying for a Masters or PhD in Australia with an Australia Awards Scholarship? What does... Read More
Novi Poespita Candra Brings Back Joy of Learning through Fun School Movement
No one disputes the value of education, yet formal schooling remains a stress factor for students. The amount ... Read More
Join Our Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants with Disabilities
Do you want to experience a world-class education with an Australia Awards Scholarship in the land Down Under?... Read More
Sitta Izza Rosdaniah on Juggling Motherhood, PhD Studies, and Networking
Sitta Izza Rosdaniah and her husband, Nurhadi Siswanto, shared the same academic dream of obtaining a doctoral... Read More
Gaspar Nikolaas Tulalessy Promotes Music Tourism in Ambon through Ukulele Community for Kids
The angelic voices of 14 Ambonese children singing “Indonesia Pusaka” (Indonesia the Heritage), ac... Read More
Implementing an Inclusive and Comprehensive English Language Training Assistance Program
We are pleased to see that the English Language Training Assistance (ELTA) program is now up and running simul... Read More
Mohammad Ismail Bridges Communication between Deaf and Hearing People through Sign Language Interpreters
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, deaf and hard-of-hearing people would often struggle to converse with heari... Read More
Kanti Pertiwi Working towards Equality for Studying Mothers
Having experienced a university system that was supportive of mothers during her time studying in Australia, K... Read More
Annisa Dina Amalia Intertwines Economic Empowerment and Ethnic Fashion for Female Weavers in Pontianak
When Annisa Dina Amalia moved to Australia in 2018, she was quite impressed with the respect and value that Au... Read More
Subhan Petrana Seeks to Bring Light to Eastern Indonesia, in a Sustainable Manner
When lecturer Subhan Petrana chose renewable energy as his field of study at Khairun University in Ternate, No... Read More
Kristi Praptiwi Uses ‘Peacepreneurship’ to Combat Youth Intolerance
Australia Awards alumna Kristi Praptiwi has used a combination of social entrepreneurship and peace building a... Read More
Sri Susanty Works with a Community to Make Waste Their Business
Australia Awards alumna Dr Sri Susanty believes that education alone is insufficient to solve a serious waste ... Read More
Applications Open for the English Language Training Assistance (ELTA)
Are you interested in applying for the Australia Awards Scholarships but have not reached the IELTS score of 5... Read More
Lia Rosida Promotes Sustainable Tourism through Bamboo Conservation
When Australian Awards alumna Lia Rosida worked at a five-star hotel in Lombok in 2012, she observed a signifi... Read More
Beeri Wopari: A Fight to Eliminate Malaria, A Fight for Papua’s Future Generations
In a bid to achieve the Indonesian Ministry of Health’s goal to eliminate malaria in Papua by 2028, a gr... Read More
Dr Theresia Nina Noviriana – Mitigating Tuberculosis in Timika through a Localised and Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Dr Theresia Nina Noviriana and the tuberculosis eradication team in Timika, Papua, have deployed a novel solut... Read More
The Faithful Life of Dedicated Nurse Sr. Adriana Koropung DSY
“I found my life’s calling when I was in junior high school,” said Sister Adriana Koropung D... Read More
Johanna Audrey Leatemia Empowers Women and Young People Through Hydroponic Farming
Johanna Audrey Leatemia believes that hydroponics is an excellent method to get the young generation, particul... Read More
Applications Open for Research Proposal Writing Workshop!
Do you want to apply for a PhD with an Australia Awards Scholarship? Are you interested in learning how to dev... Read More
Workshop on CV and Supporting Statement Writing
Are you a potential applicant with a disability planning to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship? Aust... Read More
Australia Award Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants with Disabilities
Do you want to experience a world-class education in the land Down Under with an Australia Awards Scholarship?... Read More
Australia Awards Scholarships Information Sessions for Prospective Applicants from the Geographic Focus Areas
Are you keen on continuing your education to a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Australia with an Australi... Read More
Sarah Rizky Sails into the Future of Maritime Affairs
“As it was my first time living abroad, all I felt was excitement and the urge to learn new things, meet... Read More
Gema Gumelar Promotes Mental Health Recovery Through Community-Based Systems
When mental health activist Gema Gumelar spent a year in Adelaide participating in the Australia Awards Fellow... Read More
Tune Map: a participatory mapping app assisting people with visual impairment and raising awareness about disability and accessibility in Bandung
A mobile application started by three friends from Bandung, West Java, is assisting people with visual impairm... Read More
Determined to Provide Better Protection for Migrant Workers, Siti Badriyah Forges Ahead
Winner of the 2021 Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award “I am used to... Read More
Percacita: using fabric waste to empower people with disabilities
A social entrepreneurship start-up based in East Java is changing the lives of people with disabilities in mor... Read More
Berti Soli Dima Malingara Fights for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in COVID-19 Responses
In many emerging economies, including Indonesia, restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as physic... Read More
Doctor Asep Purnama: Providing health care remotely in East Nusa Tengggara during COVID-19
With a population of around 300,000, residents of Sikka regency on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara ... Read More
Giving voices to voiceless communities during the pandemic
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were an uncertain and confusing time for all, including those who are ... Read More
Australia Awards alumna leads a data surveillance team in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Accurate and up-to-date data has rarely been more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when health pol... Read More
Dede Supriyanto Strives for Quality Education for Children with Multiple Disabilities
Teacher trainer Dede Supriyanto believes children with disabilities can grow to their fullest potential when t... Read More
Deadline for English Language Training Assistance Extended until 30 June 2020
The deadline for applying the English Language Training Assistance (ELTA) has been extended until 30 June 2020... Read More
21 Apr 2020
Stickers helping to solve the tuberculosis puzzle in Papua and West Papua
In Papua and West Papua, a puzzle card is helping tuberculosis patients remember to take their medication, a h... Read More
Dr Jeanne Rini Peospoprodjo: Fighting malaria for mothers and children through research
Dr Jeanne Rini Peospoprodjo, paediatrician and Mother and Child Health Program consultant at the District Heal... Read More
Inclusivity through recycled materials
A Training of Trainers program teaching people with disabilities how to recycle plastic and paper waste into h... Read More
24 Jul 2019
AKATARA: a renewable energy card game for students in East Nusa Tenggara
More than 120 students in the island of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, are having fun while learning about renewab... Read More
24 Jul 2019
Gender equality through financial literacy
Financial literacy is changing the lives of more than 100 villagers and their families across two coastal comm... Read More
24 Jun 2019
Wheelchair service centres across Central Java: a service from and for the mobility impaired
More than 30 mobility impaired people and supporters are opening wheelchair service centres across five cities... Read More
01 Apr 2019
Banding together to eradicate malaria in Papua and West Papua
A group of Australia Awards Scholarships – Short Term Awards alumni from across Papua and West Papua, an... Read More
13 Mar 2019
Financial logbooks create a path to financial literacy for fishermen in Ambon
For the first time in their lives, small-scale fishermen in four villages across Ambon are realising the benef... Read More
22 Jan 2019
Inclusive villages embrace people with disabilities in Sukoharjo
In one Central Java regency, people with disabilities are playing a more prominent role in community life and ... Read More
10 Jan 2019
Lombok farmers optimistic about eco-friendly shrimp farms
In a first for West Nusa Tenggara, ten farmers in Muara Selayar, Pijot Village, Keruak District, East Lombok R... Read More
14 Nov 2018
Pelita: A Light of Hope for Tolerance
What happens when women leaders with diverse religious backgrounds gather to discuss tolerance? Recently 27 le... Read More
31 Oct 2018
With the art of learning, Dr Dwinanti becomes a rare expert in Indonesia
If you are searching for a specialist in a highly unusual field, look no further than Australian alumna and ci... Read More
17 Oct 2018
A woman in command of Jakarta’s first underground railway line
When Jakarta’s first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line opens in March 2019, signaling engineer Tengku Alia S... Read More
16 Oct 2018
‘The Banana Lady’ encouraging a new generation of women in STEM
For Dr Fenny M. Dwivany, speaking to a group of elementary school children about her work as a scientist is ju... Read More
26 Jun 2018
Birds of Paradise: 19,000 hectares of bird-watching heaven
Not many people have the opportunity to work and travel around the world for most of their lives. Even rarer a... Read More
18 May 2018
Fighting waste in Komodo National Park through community ‘trash banks’
With its roaming Komodo dragons, sandy beaches, and turquoise-clear waters, Komodo National Park has become on... Read More
16 May 2018
Dare to Hope: Building English skills for the visually impaired in Bali
In March 2018, visually impaired students from various backgrounds practiced their conversational English skil... Read More
16 May 2018
How an urban planner empowers women in Nansean village through weaving
Indonesia’s cultural heritage of traditional weaving is fast disappearing in many parts of the country. ... Read More
19 Apr 2018
Alfonsa Horeng: Weaving the Future to Preserve Indonesia’s Ancient Textile Tradition
Winner of the 2018 Promoting Women’s Empowerment Award For weaver and entrepreneur Alfonsa Horeng, ev... Read More
17 Apr 2018
Hermina Manlea: Inspiring Nationalism in the Next Generation Through Volunteering
Winner of the 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Hermina Manlea picked up her belief in the importance of... Read More
05 Dec 2017
Rizki’s Insight into Indigenous Health and Disability Work in Remote Australia
Let me tell you first how I came to visit Alice Springs. During Pre-Departure Training in Jakarta I... Read More
05 Sep 2017
Wheelchair Backpackers Hit the Slopes at Thredbo
Not content to stay put in Adelaide during the 2017 mid-year break, Cucu Saidah and husband Faisal Rusdi got t... Read More
21 Aug 2017
Muktasam Abdurrahman: Better Welfare for Indonesian Farmers
Dr Muktasam Abdurrahman, a lecturer at Universitas Mataram, is a two-time Australia Awards Scholarships recipi... Read More
29 Aug 2016
Disability Inclusion for ELTA Program
Disability Inclusion for ELTA Program Australia Awards Indonesia is taking steps to ensure the English Lang... Read More
02 May 2016
Sydney, a Disability - Friendly City
Dreams do not come true on their own, they requrie hard work. The Qantas Airways flight from Soekarno-Hatta Ai... Read More
01 May 2016
Leadership, Organisation and Management Practices for Disabled People’s Organisations Course
Australia Awards in Indonesia is proud to support the efforts of those who have dedicated their lives to advoc... Read More
30 Apr 2016
A Call for Rights and Respect for Disabled People
Eva Rahmi Kasim is an unstoppable force. She has advocated for the rights of disabled people for 10 years. She... Read More
29 Apr 2016
Meet Australia Awards Indonesia Short-Term Awardees Improving The Lives of People with Disabilities
Meet Australia Awards Indonesia Short Term Awardees Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities The... Read More
28 Apr 2016
Polio Should Not be a Barrier to Become a Writer
Contracting polio at the age of eight did not stop Dr. Inge Komardjaja, senior researcher at the current Resea... Read More
27 Apr 2016
A tour de force of inspiration for the disabled community
Born in Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Eva Rahmi Kasim had always wanted to become a diplomat while growing up. Th... Read More
26 Apr 2016
Reigniting Talk of Gender Equality in Indonesia
Nina Nurmila had planned to get married after she graduated from thepesantren, which is the Islamic boarding s... Read More
25 Apr 2016
Islam and women empowerment
Dr Eka Srimulyani, Assistant Director II Postgraduate Program at Universitas Islam Negeri (State Islamic Insti... Read More
24 Apr 2016
Paving way for gender equality in East Nusa Tenggara
Maria Dominika MeoMaghi, 2007 Australia Awards Scholarships awardee with supplementary Leadership Prize, is am... Read More
23 Apr 2016
I have to open people’s eyes, says Indonesia’s Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection
Australia Awards alumna Prof Dr Yohana Susana Yembise is making the most of her role as Indonesia’s Mini... Read More
22 Apr 2016
Finding Roots in Papua
Growing up in a village in Papua, Tisha Rumbewas remembers her father talking about the wonders of medicinal p... Read More
21 Apr 2016
Contributing the Extra Mile for the People of West-Manggarai
When Dr Maria Geong was sworn in as Vice Regent of West Manggarai in early 2016, she broke gender barriers as ... Read More
20 Apr 2016
Food security: A cause worth fighting for
Food, nutrition security and vulnerability have always been an issue close to Ha'i Raga Lawa's heart. ... Read More
19 Apr 2016
Liquid smoke in the production of sei smoked meat
Max Arthur Julian Supit, lecturer at Kupang State Agricultural Polytechnic, has always been passionate in impr... Read More
18 Apr 2016
A passion to rebuilt Aceh from the only university graduate in the family
In a family of nine siblings, master’s program graduate Laila Wijaya is the only one to have achieved a ... Read More