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22 July 2026

Music, Community and Connections, the First Gig on the Green Comes to Mataram!

Gig on the Green Mataram made its debut, bringing Australian alumni, friends and families together to celebrate community, connect... Read more

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04 August 2026

The Only Way Forward: Fitri Hasibuan Brings People Together for Conservation

For Fitri Hasibuan, caring for the environment has never been simply a profession; it has been a lifelong commitment. For more tha... Read more

04 August 2026

Maulita Sari Hani: Protecting Marine Ecosystems, Empowering Coastal Communities

For more than two decades, Maulita Sari Hani has worked at the intersection of tourism, conservation and community development. Dr... Read more

24 July 2026

Ivan Edbert: Empowering Indonesia's Next Generation of Musicians

For Ivan Edbert, building a successful music career takes far more than technical excellence. While vocal ability and musical skil... Read more

16 July 2026

From Economics to Sustainability: Rumayya Batubara’s Mission to Nurture Future Changemakers

An economist by training, Dr Rumayya Batubara has spent much of his career analysing regional development, public policy and econo... Read more

16 July 2026

Elga Andriana: A Lifelong Commitment to Inclusive Education in Indonesia

For more than two decades, Elga Andriana has devoted her career to creating an educational environment where every child, regardle... Read more

15 July 2026

Strengthening Cultural and Language Learning Through ILLA at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School

Throughout May 2026, students at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School took part in a two-week series of interactive Indonesian la... Read more

15 July 2026

Exploring Indonesian Language, Food and Culture Through ILLA

The commitment to strengthening Indonesian language learning and intercultural understanding came to life through the work of ILLA... Read more

06 July 2026

Bridging the Gap: Farah Christina Noya’s Mission to Improve Rural Healthcare in Indonesia

When Dr Farah Christina Noya applied for an Australia Awards Scholarship in 2008, she was serving as a government-appointed doctor... Read more

06 July 2026

Weaving Dreams Across Sumba: Chornelis Umbu Richy Palanggaringu's Quest for an Empowered Community

For Chornelis Umbu Richy Palanggaringu, studying in Australia was never simply about earning another qualification. Receiving an A... Read more

11 June 2026

I Komang Sukarma: Elevating Karangasem’s Lontar Heritage into Sustainable Opportunities

Far from Bali’s busy tourist centres, the dry landscape of Karangasem, East Bali, is dotted with lontar palmyra trees... Read more

11 June 2026

From Local to Global Impact: Ayu Husodo’s Inclusive Business Journey

When Ayu Husodo founded Strawberry Patch in Australia in 2007, she never imagined the business would one day connect artisans with... Read more

09 June 2026

From Engineering to Banking Leadership: Meliza Musa Rusli’s Vision for Inclusive Banking

Indonesia’s digital banking sector is transforming how people save, spend and access financial services. Yet for Meliza Musa... Read more

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