The Indonesia-Australia relationship is in the spotlight.
Indonesia holds the 2023 ASEAN Secretariat Chairmanship, the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) enables connectivity and Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 is now in the market.
As our closest neighbour, there is clear interest and growth across education and exchange spaces, from the Bridge Schools Partnership program at Asia Education Foundation, the New Colombo Plan, ACICIS Study Indonesia and a variety of youth-led programs, including the ASEAN Australia Strategic Youth Partnership and the Australia Indonesia Youth Association.
The 2023 Australia-Indonesia Institute’s (AII) Indonesian Studies Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of Indonesian language teachers, researchers, and leaders in Indonesian cultural outreach in Australia.
Delivering exemplary work that underpins the capability and capacity of Australia’s engagement, it’s time to celebrate these awesome folks who build scale and deliver profile.
There are three award categories:
- AII Language Teaching Award recognises excellence in Indonesian language teaching
- AII Studies and Cultural Leadership Award recognises excellence in study or research across any discipline or in cultural education and outreach, which increases the understanding of Indonesia among Australians
- AII Distinguished Service Award recognises dedicated service in Indonesian Studies or teaching and/or cultural education and outreach for more than 25 years, resulting in a substantial increase in Australians’ understanding of Indonesia.
The 2023 Award recipients will be announced at the annual National Australian Indonesian Language Awards (NAILA) ceremony in December.
Nomination tips
- Self-nominations are welcome. If you nominate another person, seek consent before requesting their resume and other supporting documents.
- Nominations must be supported by two references. If you nominate someone else, you will be the first referee and responsible for finding a second reference. Obtain consent from the referee to provide their details.
Nominations should include
- A personal statement outlining why the nominee should be considered and highlight professional achievements, prior awards and career highlights (400 words).
- Two written references from referees familiar with the nominee’s achievements (max 500 words each).
- Resume outlining the nominee’s relevant educational, professional and volunteer experiences, awards, achievements and/or grants in the field of Indonesian language teaching, research or studies (Max three (3) pages).
- Supporting evidence for claims made.
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Australia’s ASEAN dialogue partnership, delivering a wonderful platform to showcase the people holding stewardship of the Australian relationship with Indonesia.
Your nomination form is here (Word version) or here (PDF version)
Send to ausindonesia.institute@dfat.gov.au by 5pm (AEDT) Friday 13 October 2023.
Disclosure: Trevor Goddard is a Non-Executive Director with the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership
