The Australia Indonesia Awards Presentation night was a gala event at the Grace Hotel in Sydney.
The awards recognise and honour Australians and Indonesians who have contributed to greater friendship and understanding between Australians and Indonesians.
Two of the finalists were present at the event whilst the other finalists were able to participate via Zoom.
Guests of honour included the Indonesian Ambassador HE Dr Siswo Pramono and Ibu HE Marsia Pramono, the Indonesian Consul General HE Vedi Kurnia Buana and Ibu Fanny Buana, and the Director of the Australia Indonesia Institute, Ms Elena Williams. The Governor General HE David Hurley was an apology as he had to remain in Canberra to receive the Prime Minister the following morning.
Cultural performances included Mutiara performing her Tari Jaipong Dance, and Kadek Ambara Jaya Kaswara performing his Tari Baris Tunggal dance.
The winner in the Education category was Ms Erna Tan who has devoted a lifetime to the teaching of Bahasa Indonesia to children and to adults. Some of the guests commented that she had taught them as children.
The winner in the Health category was Ms Susan Bishop for her work in establishing medical clinics in the Karangasem region of Bali. She accepted her award via Zoom.
The winner in the Innovation category was Alexander Soeriyadi for his research into biomedical, food and agricultural applications and for modifying the efficiency of sunlight to improve plant yields. His family were with him to accept his award.
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Event by National Australia Indonesia Language Awards - NAILA Zoom webinar about the career opportunities from Bahasa Indonesia including 3 guest speakers:
- Robbie Gaspar, sports diplomacy
- Amrih Widodo, Indonesian teacher for Defence Force
- TBC REGISTER
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AIA Zoom Cocktails - Nick Hughes
"The Delights of Trekking in the Mountains of Indonesia"
Nick is the organiser of Java Lava with monthly treks throughout the mountains of Indonesia. He first came to Indonesia with a student group in 1972 and had two postings there with the United Nations (FAO) in 70s and early 80s. On retirement in 2004, he returned to Indonesia - rice farming near Sukabumi, and mountain climber (about 70 volcanoes to date).
Members free, others by donation. ($2, $5, or $10 - you choose the level of donation) BOOKING
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Canberra - Sat 14 May 6:30pm Live.
2022 ANNUAL - CANBERRA FUN-d RAISING DINNER FOR NTA
All proceeds help tackle poverty and malnutrition in the poor farming communities of eastern Indonesia Southern Cross Club, Corinna Street, Woden Indonesian Meal, Entertainment Guest Speaker: Jim Fox A Poetic View of NTT- an account of NTT as seen from its ritual performances and the poetry used in these rituals.
$70 per person
Tickets are on sale until 8 May from https://www.trybooking.com/BYHDQ
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Sat 21 May 6pm AEST on Zoom
AIA Zoom Cocktails - Denise Finney - Current Trends in English Language Teaching in Indonesia.
Denise Finney, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Australia Language Foundation (IALF), has been based in Indonesia for over 25 years, working in the field of language, education and development. Originally from Northern Ireland, she started her English language training career in London, before moving to the other side of the world to work in Universitas Pattimura in Ambon, Maluku. Following a couple of years in Bandung, Denise moved to Bali where she has lived ever since, in a house set in the ricefields of Ubud.
Members free, others by donation. ($2, $5, or $10 - you choose the level of donation) BOOKING
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AIA ACT - Indonesian Language Classes 4 terms per year
Indonesian Classes
Classes are online. We will try to hold at least 1 social event for class members Indonesian Language Classes
· Fun vocational classes
· Teachers are professional and native Indonesian speaking
Details
· Commence week beginning 26 April 2022
· Each class runs for 8 weeks
· Classes held ONLINE
Cost for Adult Classes Only $140 per term but with: - $10 early bird discount for payments before 20 April. Applied automatically in booking system. - $20 discount for AIA members. You can purchase membership online now and immediately claim the discount. The code for activating the member discount is Anggota
Indonesian Classes Online and face to face (Melb CBD)
Organised by AIA Vic
Welcome to Term 2, 2022. As usual we will be offering our online classes on Tuesday evenings via Zoom and our face to face classes on Thursday evenings in the CBD. If time and access is a consideration, then online is the option for you. If you like the face to face teaching and socialising, then you may want to consider the classes in the CBD. Either way, we can all gather together for a chat at some of the fun social events offered throughout the year.
Online Zoom classes will start on Tuesday 26 April 2022 from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Introductory, Intermediate 1 & 2 and two Advanced classes will be offered.
Face to Face classes in the CBD will start on Thursday 28 April 2022 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Introductory, Intermediate 1 & 2 and the Advanced class will be offered.
For more information and online registration: Term 2 2022 Online Language Class Term 2 2022 Face To Face Language Class
Salam hangat,
Australian Indonesian Association of Victoria
Suara Indonesia Dance - online Indonesian dance classes via zoom. They’re held on Friday nights between 6:30pm - 7:30pm AEST. DETAILS
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If you know of any upcoming events, please let us KNOW.
AIA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
AIA membership is based on a calendar year (Jan - Dec), so now is the time to renew your membership for 2022 if you havent already done so.
The AIA aims to set membership fees at a level which are both affordable but also cover the routine recurring annual costs of running the association. As advised over recent months, the membership fees for 2022 are:
Concession (pensioners, students) $20
Single $30
Family $40
