Alumni Success Stories
From Physiotherapy to Advocacy: Wisnu Saputra’s Mission for Equal Opportunities
When Wisnu Saputra began his career as a physiotherapist in Bali, he envisioned a future focused on healthcare... Read More
Bridging Borders: Rully Kurniawan’s Impact on Journalism and Environmental Advocacy
Rully Kurniawan, Chief of the International Desk, senior correspondent, and executive producer at CNN Indonesi... Read More
Jazz Legend Indra Lesmana’s Sydney Reunion Revives Cultural Collaboration Through Music
While New Orleans is celebrated as the birthplace of jazz, for Indonesian jazz icon Indra Lesmana, Sydney was ... Read More
Dwi Ayu Kartika Sari: Enhancing Komnas Perempuan’s Role in Tackling Violence Against Women
Dwi Ayu Kartika Sari has served in various capacities during her 13-year tenure at the National Commission on ... Read More
Romy Hidayat: Growing a Place Where Older People Are Empowered
Romy Hidayat was motivated to study in Australia to help mothers and babies in West Nusa Tenggara. But an inte... Read More
Revita Alvi: Advancing Inclusive Healthcare for Women with Disabilities
As the Chairperson of the Indonesian Women with Disabilities Association (HWDI), Revita Alvi leads the charge ... Read More
Championing Inclusion: Indonesian #OzAlum Join Forces for Gender Equality and Inclusion in Climate Action at the 2024 GEDSI Summit
We are proud to see our #OzAlum actively contributing to addressing gender equality, disability, and social in... Read More
From Papua to Australia: One Teacher’s Quest to Bridge Educational Gaps
Kalvin Sandabunga's journey from the remote area of Papua to the prestigious halls of Monash University is... Read More
A Journey to Find ‘Homes’: Transformational Journey through AIYEP and Living in Australia
Written by Ashanti Dayani Ajengpitaloka, the first winner of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Austral... Read More
Stirring Culture: A Taste of Papeda in Melbourne
Written by Yacob Manuhua, the runner-up of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bonds... Read More
With Every State and Territory, There Was a Story
Written by Raissa Almira, the third winner of the "Journey Chronicles: Celebrating Australia-Indonesia Bo... Read More
Celebrating the Recipients: Australian Alumni Grants and the Allison Sudradjat and Hadi Soesastro Prizes, Round 1, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable recipients of the Australian Alumni Grants, and to celebrate those ... Read More
Marlin Ndun Helps Rote Agriculture Thrive with a Unique Sustainable Garden System
In designing an award-winning agricultural system for farmers in Rote, Marlin Loriana Ndun combined her knowle... Read More
Ika Krismantari: Bridging Science Research and Journalism
Journalist and Australia Awards scholar Ika Krismantari is on a mission to ensure the long-term viability of I... Read More
Miftahudin: Transforming Marginalised School through Disruptive Innovations
Going to school each morning to teach, then leaving in the afternoon, only to repeat the routine day after day... Read More
Enhancing Hepatitis Case Reporting in Puskesmas through Data Interoperability: Dr Lady Sirait's Initiatives
The Indonesian Ministry of Health defines digital health transformation as the changes within health systems a... Read More
Adinda Tenriangke Muchtar: Championing Youth Empowerment in Indonesia
Indonesian youth are often hailed as the "golden generation", poised to realise the vision of Indone... Read More
Navigating School and Family: How Valentina Meta Srikartika Empowers Moms
Returning to school as a student-mom, Valentina Meta Srikartika, an Australia Awards scholar, has transformed ... Read More
Desi Utami Bridges Science and Agriculture through Communication
Desi Utami’s journey in the field of agricultural microbiology is rooted in her childhood curiosity abou... Read More
Alvin Sariaatmadja: Driving Growth through Digital Transformation and Innovation
The Winner of the 2024 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Tech scion Alvin Sariaatmadja champions the tr... Read More
From Broadcast to Diplomacy: Meutya Hafid’s Quest for Stronger International Relations
The Winner of the 2024 Alumni of the Year Award May 1998 was a watershed moment in Indonesian history marke... Read More
Fandy Dawenan: Never-Ending Journey for Inclusive Learning for Disabilities
The Winner of the 2024 Promoting Women's Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award Fandy Dawenan has dedic... Read More
Professor Jamaluddin Jompa: Championing Coral Reef Research and Friendship with Australia
In the effort to preserve the world’s precious marine ecosystems, Professor Jamaluddin Jompa has contrib... Read More
Australia Awards in Indonesia Collaborates with PR Yakkum to Promote Steps to Higher Education for Women and People with Disability
People with disability and women from disadvantaged backgrounds have learned about the potential pathways to a... Read More
Rita Triharyani Empowers Rural Women Through Inclusive Farming
Rita Triharyani is opening new opportunities for participation in agricultural communities in Central Java, an... Read More
Small Change, Big Impact: Yumiati Tuwa Ringu Finds a New Way to Educate About Child Stunting
A simple yet effective innovation is providing education on child stunting in West Sumba, thanks to Yumiati Tu... Read More
Makhyan Jibril Al Farabi: Collaborative Works of Australian Alumni in Reducing Healthcare Disparities in Papua
Renowned for his outspoken and critical stance on Indonesian healthcare, Dr Makhyan Jibril Al Farabi emer... Read More
Agriani Hermita Sadeli Reducing Food Waste through Campaign on Imperfect Vegetables Awareness
Perceived by the public as unappetising due to their unconventional appearance, sub-optimal or imperfect veget... Read More
Syanthy Christianty’s Eureka: Applying Insights from Short Course to Indonesia’s Largest Waste-to-Energy Project
It had never crossed Syanthy Christianty’s mind to study in Australia. While an undergraduate at the Uni... Read More
Cultural Connections: Breakfasting with Australian Alumni in Malang
The Australian Consulate-General in Surabaya recently hosted a "Buka Puasa with Australian Alumni" e... Read More
Gunawan Tanuwidjaja: Inspiring Change Through Inclusivity Design
Inspired by the principles of inclusive design, Gunawan Tanuwidjaja, also known as Gunte, a PhD graduate in ar... Read More
From Ministry Mandates to Feminist Realisations: A Journey of Professor Nina Nurmila’s Gender Awakening
Professor Nina Nurmila is a distinguished Islamic jurisprudence scholar in Indonesia and across Asia, known fo... Read More
Australia Awards in Indonesia Discussion with National Disabilities Commission Finds Fresh Insights on Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
A team from Australia Awards in Indonesia and the Australian Embassy in Indonesia has met with Indonesia&rsquo... Read More
Australia Awards Post-Course Workshop on Sustainable Tourism Management
It was truly inspiring to witness the collaboration among heads of tourist attractions, heritage sites, and ge... Read More
Githa Anathasia Gives Local Women a Role in Protecting Raja Ampat’s Marine Wonderland
From her dive shop in the world-famous Raja Ampat archipelago, Githa Anathasia is creating space for local wom... Read More
Ria Oktorina Makes Connections to Support the Health of Women, Children and the Environment
When Ria Oktorina joined an Australia Awards Short Course, she went the extra mile to connect with likeminded ... Read More
Alimatul Qibtiyah Uses Human Rights to Promote an Educational System Free of Violence
Educational institutions should be a safe haven for students, but in 2022, there were 355 cases of violence ag... Read More
Abdul Majid: Pioneering Inclusivity Despite Adversity
The year 2017 was the last time Abdul Majid witnessed the clear blue sky and serene moonlit nights. His world ... Read More
Abdul Rahman Imran Brings Determination to Mental Health Promotion in Gorontalo
One might say that Abdul Rahman Imran is the definition of never giving up. His application for an Australia A... Read More
Steel Trailblazer: Lita Hudianto’s Journey Redefining Indonesia’s Industry Norm
With a successful career in an Australian bank, Lita Hudianto never envisioned entering the challenging, male-... Read More
Marissa Salim and the Mission to Nurture Local Talent in Indonesia's Manufacturing Sector
Running her family businesses for 10 years has taught Marissa Salim that human resources are the most importan... Read More
Yesaya Sinambela Works Towards Turning Waste into Clean Energy
Driven by the urgency of the climate crisis, Yesaya Sinambela is investigating innovative ways to convert wast... Read More
Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar Builds Greater Insight into Indonesia’s Role in the Region and the World
The growing public awareness of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in global politics and eco... Read More
Ivy Kamadjaja: A Woman Powering the Logistics Business with Head, Hand and Heart
For 25 years, Ivy Kamadjaja has brought her authentic leadership style to the male-dominated logistics busines... Read More
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
Widyarini Weningtyas Bridges Gaps in Children's Public Transport Education with Navi Station
University lecturer Widyarini Weningtyas, known as Rini, dreams of cities that are safe and accessible for eve... 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
Breaking Barriers: A Minority Voice for Tolerance in Indonesia's Diverse Landscape
Jakarta-born Scholastica Gerintya, affectionately known as Tya, has experienced two pivotal moments that ignit... Read More
Tech Trailblazer Caroline Gondokusumo’s Vision to Pioneer Internet Access in Remote Indonesia
After first glimpsing the potential of the internet as a student in Australia in the 1990s, Caroline Gondokusu... Read More
Ivan Setyawan Follows His Passions to Build a Sweet Pastry Business
For Ivan Setyawan, the path to becoming a pastry chef has sometimes been chaotic and messy. But now his delica... Read More
Wakhyu Budi Utami Goes from Teacher to Learner to Empower Farmers Through Rumah Mocaf Indonesia
Language teacher and co-founder of Rumah Mocaf Indonesia, Wakhyu Budi Utami, knows that learning is a lifelong... Read More
Arif Setyo Nugroho Gives Back to the Forest that Sustains His Tourism Business
During dark times for Indonesia’s tourism industry, an Australia Awards short course was the bright spar... Read More
Indra Dwi Prasetyo: From Small City to Overseas Universities in the Quest to Improve Indonesia’s Education Quality
Born and raised in a West Kalimantan city that borders Malaysia gave Indra Dwi Prasetyo an early awareness of ... Read More
Robinson Sinurat: Raising the Skills of Young People to Promote Tolerance and Diversity
"Ain't no mountain high enough" could be a song about Robinson Sinurat and his journey to build ... Read More
Farraz Theda Connects Environmental Science with the Public to Raise Climate Change Awareness
Environmentalist Farraz Theda has provided insight into the causes of the poor air that has been affecting res... Read More
R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh's Advocacy for Humane Investigative Interviewing with Indonesian National Police
"Georgina is my reason why I go studying in Australia," said R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh when she reminis... Read More
Valerina Daniel and the Mission to Boost Indonesia’s Image on the Global Stage
Valerina Daniel has made building a good image for Indonesia a lifelong mission, and she has consistently done... 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
Suryaningsih Wibowo Steps Into the Australian Market in The Midst of Pandemic while Employing Women and Laid-Off Workers
Since starting her snack foods business in her Jakarta home in 2016, Australia Awards alumna Suryaningsih Wibo... Read More
Wahyu Adi Perdana: Improving Customs and Excise Services to Meet Global Trade Trends
Wahyu Adi Perdana, an Australia Awards alumnus, describes his work as a customs and excise officer as having t... 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
Jonathan Sudharta Makes a Breakthrough for Indonesia’s Healthcare Industry
The 2023 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awardee. Jonathan completed a bachelor’s degree in economics wi... Read More
Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo Strives to Eradicate Malaria in Papua Through Evidence-Based Strategy
The 2023 Promoting Women's Empowerment and Social Inclusion Awardee. Rini earned her PhD from Charles... Read More
Koesmarihati Koesnowarso and Her Trailblazing Journey to Crack the Telco Industry’s Glass Ceiling
The 2023 Alumni of The Year. Koesmarihati graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering f... Read More
Niken Dwi Wahyu Cahyani, A Trailblazer in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
When Niken Dwi Wahyu Cahyani was accepted to study computer sciences, she didn’t really know a lot about... Read More
Fitri Zakiah and the Admirable Dedication to Serve Her Home District
Since she was still in high school, Fitri Zakiah knew that she wanted to serve as a civil servant in her homet... 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
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
David Mondru Sihotang: Serving the Country with Taxation Knowledge
David Mondru Sihotang believes his successful career as a senior tax analyst at Indonesia’s Ministry of ... 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
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
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
Najwa Shihab and the Quest to Defend the Fourth Pillar of Democracy
Winner of the 2022 Alumni of the Year Award The Boxing Day tsunami that ravaged Indonesia’s westernmo... 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
Syaifullah Muhammad: Paying It Forward Through Innovation and Mentoring for the Poorest Community
Winner of the 2022 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Giving back to the community is Syaifullah Muhamma... Read More
Ardi Sugiyarto and the Many Advantages of a Split-Site Masters Program
Being a civil servant, Ardi Sugiyarto recognises the importance of obtaining an advanced academic degree for h... 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
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
Farwiza Farhan: The Environmental Warrior Guarding Leuser Ecosystem
Environmental activist and Australian alumna Farwiza Farhan has recently been crossing continents to receive a... Read More
Ahmad Almaududy Amri Wading the International Law of the Sea for Indonesia’s Sovereignty
How the founding fathers declared the country’s independence in 1945 is a historical fact most Indonesia... 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
Beyond a Degree: Putri Rizki Yulianti Credits Split-Site Masters Scholarship Program as Source of Resilience
Studying at two reputable universities in different countries offers an incredible opportunity of immersing on... 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
Yohan Tangke Salu Promotes Tourism in Toraja and South Sulawesi with Identity, Purpose, and Direction
Yohan Tangke Salu comes from a family of entrepreneurs. His grandfather founded Misiliana Hotel in Toraja in 1... 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
Yudistira Adipratama Supports the Emerging Esports Sector with Legal Advice and Advocacy
Video games are often blamed for adverse effects on their children’s behaviour, such as using foul langu... 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
Dr Denny Hardianto Adapts Lessons from Australia to Mitigate Hepatitis in Banten
Hepatitis has been in the news a lot recently, with a spate of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children i... Read More
Dirgarini Subagyono Puts Use Board Games to Make Studying Chemistry in High School Fun and Enjoyable
Surrounded by the subject of chemistry from childhood, Dirgarini Subagyono eventually found herself enchanted ... 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
Prof Dr Henny Lucida: Equipping the Next Generation of Pharmacists to Help Prevent Drug Abuse
Australia Awards alumna Professor Dr Henny Lucida is giving future pharmacists the knowledge and communication... Read More
Mohammad Yasir Works on Community Connection and Behaviour Change to Conserve Manado’s Precious Coral Reefs
On World Ocean Day this year, Manado conservationist Mohammad Yasir is reminding us that one ocean c... 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
Wiwin Siti Aminah Rohmawati Stands Firm in Interfaith Activism
Life has taken Wiwin Siti Aminah Rohmawati to Jordan, Kenya, the United States, Austria and China, among other... Read More
Dr Mirza Kusrini Promotes Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Through Citizen Science
When Australia Awards alumna Dr Mirza Kusrini teaches school children about amphibians, her first question is ... Read More
Luthfi Juharta Matchmakes Startups with VCs through Australia-Indonesia Online Speed Dating
Luthfi Juharta graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering, but when he discovered the flourishing startup en... 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
Webri Veliana’s Environmental Activism Starts with Waste Management at Home
The challenges of environmental activism can be overwhelming. Amid climate change denial, the slow pace of pol... 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
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
Mobile Application For Farmers Helps Mitigate Pest Attacks, Promote Sustainability
The rainy season keeps Indonesian food crop farmers on their toes as pests and diseases can spread before they... Read More
Dr Alue Dohong drives Indonesia’s green capital
Winner of the 2021 Alumni of the Year Award What will Indonesia’s future capital look like? Vice Mini... Read More
Herman Widjaja: Transforming a nation through technology
Winner of the 2021 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Herman Widjaja, Chief Technology Officer (CTO... 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
Handoko strives for mutual benefits in free trade negotiations
As a trade negotiator, Handoko has the challenging task of striking a balance between Indonesia’s nation... Read More
Using an Interdisciplinary Approach to Protect Bali’s Marine Resources
As the largest archipelago in the world with over 17,000 islands, Indonesia requires a comprehensive set of la... 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
Coordinating Indonesia's Early Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Afrial Rosya, Director of Early Warning at the National Disaster Manage... 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
Karmila Wijayanti’s Crowdsourcing Effort Sews PPE Suits for COVID-19 Health Workers
Fashion designer Karmila Wijayanti never imagined that her Instagram posts about the acute shortage of persona... 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
Starting with the big picture to support Indonesia’s economic recovery
As part of the team that drafted Indonesia’s economic policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Austral... Read More
Si Luh Nyoman Alit Nuryani champions roles of nurses in Bali’s health care
In facing the pandemic, Si Luh Nyoman Alit Nuryani has had to make sure that all nurses at Bali’s Sangla... Read More
Professor Ashari’s tech taskforce teams roll out innovations for the COVID-19 response
Health workers at seven of Indonesia’s COVID-19 referral hospitals are receiving support from new virus-... Read More
Digital and smart learning: Leading a paradigm shift during and after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a major paradigm shift for many sectors, including education, where stu... Read More
The Australian ties helping Muhammadiyah’s response to COVID-19
Muhammadiyah, one of Indonesia’s major Muslim organisation, is playing an important role in helping Indo... Read More
Swietenia Puspa Lestari combats marine waste with data and collaboration
Winner of the 2020 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Marine environmentalist Swietenia Puspa Lestari has witn... Read More
Dr Lily Y. Farid builds platform to empower women through literature
Winner of the 2020 Promoting Women’s Empowerment Award “There is the risk of [me] being conside... Read More
Using Artificial Intelligence to make life smarter, simpler and greener
Winner of the 2020 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Artificial intelligence is gaining massive popular... Read More
"Gene Hunter" Professor Herawati Sudoyo devotes her life to science for humanity
Winner of the 2020 Australian Alumni of the Year Molecular biologist Professor Herawati Sudoyo, who has be... 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
Apriana Toding uses internet innovation to connect remote students amid COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to the education system with schools closed, and... Read More
Laying the groundwork for COVID-19 response in West Papua
One of many health professionals working to prepare West Papua for the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Victor Eka Nugrah... Read More
Self-Composure and Consistency May Help Us During This COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Andi Baso Tombong, an Australia Awards alumnus. I am a nurse and my wife is a medical doctor. I ... Read More
Stay Distanced, Stay Connected (to Yourself!)
Written by Aprida Sondang, an Australia Awards alumna. The biggest legacy of this pandemic has been more ti... 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
E-MAGIC: Designing safer dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
The field of dentistry is particularly risky for COVID-19 transmission, as patients cannot wear masks during t... Read More
'RAISA': Robot Nurse Assists Medical Workers to Treat Covid-19 Patients Remotely
The new Coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE... 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
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
Pesantren Hijau, Building Environmentally-Friendly Practices One School at a Time
Hijroatul Maghfiroh, the founder of Pesantren Hijau, or Green Islamic Boarding School program, measures its su... Read More
A women leader keeping start-ups healthy with sustainable growth
Tantia Dian Permata Indah, Vice President of Operations at Alodokter (www.alodokter.com), is helping shape the... Read More
Batik wearing dolls: a symbol of hope for female inmates
For women incarcerated in Jakarta, Batam and Bali, a dollmaking project has provided tools to deal with stress... Read More
Raising awareness based on facts: the fight against coronavirus hoaxes
Dr Sidrotun Naim has spent the past weeks on Indonesian social media, correcting misinformation and dispelling... Read More
Solving Problems through New Start-up Ideas
For Endra Marsudi, an alumnus of the Short Term Award Start-up Ecosystems in 2019, Indonesia’s larg... Read More
Empowering teachers to transform education in West Nusa Tenggara
Promoting engagement with mathematics and learning opportunities for disadvantaged communities in West Nusa Te... Read More
Australian rules football: a gateway to diversity and gender equality
Every two weeks, one can find a unique scene in a field in Salatiga, Central Java. More than 200 girls in h... Read More
A prosthetic paving the way to a future partnership
When Amrullah contacted Australia Awards in Indonesia for assistance in obtaining a leg prosthetic to replace ... Read More
Working together to mitigate future liquefaction disasters
Australia Awards alumnus Dr Ardy Arsyad is determined to find the cause of the largest liquefaction disaster i... Read More
New Men’s Alliance: transforming men to end gender-based violence against women
Aliansi Laki-Laki Baru (www.lakilakibaru.or.id or New Men’s Alliance) is a movement spreading across sev... Read More
Banding Together to Support Tolerance
Tolerance has always been an issue dear to Mathilda Agnes Maria Wowor’s heart. Hilda, as she prefers to ... 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
1000 Digital Start-ups: Engines of Indonesia’s Economic Future
In mid 2019, the Indonesian Government re-launched the 1000 Digital Start-up National Movement, a five-year pl... 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
Women farmers improving the livelihoods of hundreds through cattle feed
In East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, fifteen women livestock farmers are inspiring more than a hundred of their... Read More
Coffee certification: Increasing the livelihood of coffee growers
No matter which country you’re from, many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or when having a ch... Read More
For the Love of Indonesian Coffee
Each year, more than 50 champions from across the world compete at the prestigious World Barista Championship ... Read More
Mushroom Mycelium Technology: a Biodegradable and Sustainable Construction Material
Mycotech, an Indonesian social entrepreneurship start-up based in Bandung, West Java, is creating affordable, ... Read More
Bioassay for Better Food Safety
In the past few years, Indonesia has seen increasingly better food safety thanks in part to a more efficient b... Read More
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
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
Aruna Indonesia: Connecting small-scale fishermen directly with overseas importers
Aruna Indonesia, a social entrepreneurship start-up, is on its way to lead and inspire sustainable use of Indo... Read More
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
Interfaith dialogue: promoting peace and tolerance
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Noni Purnomo leading the largest taxi service in Indonesia, leaving a legacy behind
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Irfan Amalee arming agents of peace to combat violent extremism
Winner of the 2019 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award For Irfan Amalee, Alumni Awards winner in Innovati... Read More
Nilamsari Sahadewa supporting women's financial empowerment one kebab outlet at a time
Winner of the 2019 Promoting Women’s Empowerment Award Nilamsari Sahadewa, an alumna of Australia Awa... Read More
Rorian Pratyaksa leading the next wave of Indonesia’s technological disruption
Winner of the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumni In the era of disruptive technology, the future belongs to thos... Read More
Palm sugar: instilling pride in farmers on the quality of their product
Thanks to a program spearheaded by Australian alumnus Jufrizal, around 30 farmers are learning how to produce ... Read More
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
POKENTIK: a mobile app to monitor public participation in eradicating dengue
As part of the digital health movement across Indonesia, Idan Awaludin, from the Technical Centre for Environm... Read More
Australia Awards Scholarship alumnus becomes the Australia Indonesia Business Council Ambassador
Recently returned alumnus Yudistira Adipratama has been formally recognised by the Australia Indonesia Busines... Read More
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
Bringing Indonesian artisans to the international stage through fashion
Fashion enthusiasts planning to attend the upcoming Fashion Nation event in Jakarta will be in for a treat. On... Read More
A doctor and programmer: eradicating tuberculosis through the help of an app
Kinik Darsono, a medical doctor and Head of the Information Technology and Medical Record Division at Soehadi ... Read More
Tapping into consumers’ spending habits through receipts
Where others simply see paper trash, the founders of an innovative mobile application saw a gold mine of valua... Read More
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Nur Asyik Hidayatullah develops app to monitor toxic gas alert for volcanic eruption
Indonesians have adapted well to living with volcanoes, given that the country is part of the Pacific Ring of ... Read More
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
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
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
Laode Muhammad Syarif Stands Tall in the Fight Against Corruption in Indonesia
Winner of the 2018 Alumni of the Year Award Australian graduate Laode Muhammad Syarif is often in the midst... Read More
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
Andy Zain Imagines Future of Fintech Collaboration
Winner of the 2018 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Alumni Awards winner in Innovation and Entreprene... Read More
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
A Top Millennial Indonesian Investor Shares The Secret of His Early Success
Capital investment demands a mix of technical and financial proficiency with a solid understanding of diagnost... Read More
Inclusion Matters: Empowering Indonesia’s Leaders and Embracing Accessibility in Australia
A group of 20 leaders from Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) across Indonesia visited Australia to ... Read More
A Chance to Play and be a Kid!
Rambunctious laughter and great spirit filled a large field in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, one rainy afternoon... Read More
Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors Through Financial Literacy
There is nothing more empowering than the feeling of economic independence, particularly for women. Domestic v... Read More
A Social Enterprise in Central Java Brings Bamboo Back
Bamboo has long been used in many places in Asia, as a building material, for furniture and also as a food sou... Read More
Young Indonesian Engineer Aqmarina Andira Teaching The Art of Storytelling
Colourful paints and poetic words swept through the National Library as children rediscovered the lost art of ... Read More
Opinion: When Women Translate Rights
By Lies Marcoes “Roads, rates, rubbish”. This was councillor Anna Speedie’s c... Read More
A Startup Giving Overseas Study Dreams a Head-start
Budy Sugandi is an entrepreneur in educational technology and owner of a startup company called Klikcoaching. ... Read More
Nur Rofiah: Diversity Within Diversity
In late September 2017, a number of prominent Indonesian Muslim women took part in a two-week Leadership Devel... Read More
Eresto: Innovating Restaurant Management with an App
In the midst of a boom in food delivery service apps, a Bandung startup is tapping into another opportunity in... Read More
On the Cutting Edge of Indonesian Fashion Design: Friederich Herman Susilo
Up-and-coming designer Friederich Herman Susilo believes fashion should be wearable and well-constructed. His ... Read More
Zukarlita Lim: Taking Presentation Design to the Next Level
The key to a successful pitch is a stand-out presentation. Australian alumna Zukarlita Lim saw an opportuni... Read More
Eva Rahmi Kasim: Make Indonesia a Home for All
In 2016, the Indonesian government passed a new law supporting the needs of people with disabilities (PWD). On... Read More
Tisha Rumbewas: Finding Roots in Papua
Growing up in a remote area with a wealth of natural resources and diverse traditions, Tisha Rumbewas, researc... Read More
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
The Enchanting Illustrated World of Charles Santoso
As an accomplished illustrator and concept artist, it is surprising that Charles Santoso’s most nerve-wr... Read More
Indonesian Fashion Designer, Peggy Hartanto, Enters the Global Market
When fashion designer Peggy Hartanto attended her first class at Raffles College of Design and Commerce in Syd... Read More
Scholar Yanuardi Syukur Reflects on Peace and Multiculturalism in Australia
Prolific writer and young Muslim scholar Yanuardi Syukur experienced first-hand the devastation caused by a se... Read More
Indonesian Marine Scientist Muhammad Arif Rahman Shares His Shark Tale
Who would’ve thought that magnets might save the lives of endangered sharks? Meet Muhammad Arif Rahma... Read More
The Life of Robotics Wizard and Academic Denny Oetomo
They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. For Denny Oetomo, staying true t... Read More
Passion Moves You to Reach Higher
Raising a child with a disability or special needs is a blessing and a challenge. Special-needs parents often ... Read More
Muhammad Nur Rizal: Bringing Fun Back Into Education
School is a place where we get inspired and make friends before we set off towards our dream careers. However,... Read More
The Yogyakarta Family Bakery Aims to Expand to Australia
It was never in Marizna’s plan to open a patisserie selling Yogyakarta's famous traditional sweet, b... Read More
The Next Big Pastry Chef
At just 24-years-old, Ardika Dwitama Tjandra has already worked with internationally-celebrated chefs such as ... Read More
Halal tourism is the Future for West Nusa Tenggara
Taufan Rahmadi has been at the forefront of efforts to market West Nusa Tenggara province as a world-class hal... Read More
Surf’s Up in West Sumatra!
With some of the best surf breaks in the world and so many exciting nature destinations to explore, West Sumat... Read More
Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo: Dedicated to Fighting Malaria
Allison Sudradjat Prize Winner 2008 Jeanne Rini Peospoprodjo has spent more than 15 years of her medical ca... Read More
Risa Bhinekawati: Seeking Better Policies for Small Business Owners
Allison Sudradjat Prize Winner 2010 After a 23-year career spanning academia and senior positions at multin... Read More
Rita Pranawati: Speaking Up for The Rights of Children
Allison Sudradjat Prize Winner 2011 Ensuring that children are not the invisible in the unity of a family i... Read More
Sugeng Prayudi: Reinforcing Accountability through Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise
Allison Sudradjat Prize Winner 2009 Sugeng Prayudi, who currently provides technical leadership in monitori... Read More
Tantry Maulina: Devoted to Dental Research
Allison Sudradjat Prize Winner 2011 Tantry Maulina has pursued the less common career path of dental resear... Read More
Mouly Surya: Winner of 2017 Alumni of the Year Award
Award-winning Filmmaker in the International Spotlight As a teenager and aspiring writer, Mouly Surya... Read More
Fendi Liem: Winner of 2017 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
Harnessing Solar For a Better World Indonesia is located on the equator with a relatively even climate all... Read More
Fahd Pahdepie: Winner of 2017 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Best-selling Writer and Entrepreneur In between churning out 18 books, the last five of which are bestselle... Read More
For Felicia Budi, Fashion is a Labour of Love
Up-and-coming fashion designer Felicia Budi believes clothes make the man, or woman. “It has always i... Read More
Alvin Tjitrowirjo: Product Designer with a Mission
A lack of appreciation for locally-made products in Indonesia motivated designer Alvin Tjitrowirjo to create a... Read More
Rosita Tandos Sparks Economic Empowerment for Women in West Java
Rosita Tandos graduated from Curtin University of Technology determined to do more for the economic empowermen... Read More
Filmmaker Aoura Chandra on the Profound Power of Storytelling
Indonesian filmmaker Aoura Lovenson Chandra’s love of film stems from its capacity to bring meaningful s... Read More
Bridging the Gap for Local Interpreters in Eastern Indonesia.
The largest city in eastern Indonesia, Makassar, has been a hub of international trade dating back to the 17th... Read More
It Takes a Village to Care for the Elderly
Indonesia is among the world’s five largest countries by population with more than 260 million individua... Read More
Fostering Active Teaching and Learning Process Quality in Indonesia’s Schools
A committed and experienced educator, Mokhamad Iksan, has dedicated his life to improving education in rural a... Read More
7 Tips to Start your own Business by Nilam Sari
Nilam Sari Setiono, founder and owner of Kebab Turki Baba Rafi, is one of the participants in the Australia Aw... Read More
Hundreds of Alumni Celebrate Reunion at SHOUT! The Voice of Oz Alumni in Jakarta
Heavy rain did not dampen the mood of 1,000 Australian alumni gathered at “SHOUT! The Voice of Oz Alumni... Read More
Advice for Young Chefs from Chef Marinka
Celebrity chef Rinrin Marinka completed her Diploma of French Cuisine and Patisserie at the Le Cordon Bleu, Sy... Read More
Six Sydney Restaurants Where Chef Marinka Loves To Eat
People always ask chefs where they like to eat. We sat down with celebrity chef Rinrin Marinka recently and gr... Read More
Interfaith Dialogue: an Australian Experience
Not many people have had the unique opportunity to experience both secular and religious formal education grow... Read More
Peggy Hartanto
Peggy Hartanto is one of Indonesia’s most celebrated young fashion designers. Peggy attained a fashio... Read More
Professor Dr Pratikno
Professor Dr Pratikno, an AIDAB scholarship recipient completing his PhD in Political Science from Flinders Un... Read More
Phillips J. Vermonte
Alumni Ambassador Dr Philips J. Vermonte is the youngest ever Executive Director of respected Jakarta-based fo... Read More
Noni Purnomo.
An Australian alumnus, Noni Purnomo, followed in her grandmother’s footsteps to support her family as a ... Read More
Dr Nina Nurmila
After completing her undergraduate study in Bandung, Nina became a lecturer at the State Institute for Islamic... Read More
Netty Murhani
Netty Murhani has received numerous awards both in Indonesia and Australia. Netty achieved her undergraduate d... Read More
Amazing Experience from Leadership Organisation and Management Practices for Disabled People’s Organisation Course
Australia Awards Indonesia is proud to support the efforts of those who have dedicated their lives to advocati... Read More
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
An Account on Sydney, a Disability-friendly City
Dreams do not come true on their own, they have to go through process and hard work. The Qantas Airways flight... Read More
Women in Leadership: Insights from President Director, Blue Bird Group
Those who attended the Australian Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta on 5 March had the pleasure of hearing from th... Read More
Maths Wizard leads Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts
When the deadly 2004 Asian tsunami struck Indonesia’s Aceh province, it left a permanent mark on Sudi Mu... Read More
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
Indonesia’s Financial Inclusion Roadmap Guides the Way Forward
Klaten-born Retno Maruti became the first person in her village in Central Java to earn a Master’s degre... Read More
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
Policy Researcher Gains Expertise through the Split-Site Master’s Program
With the Indonesian economy slowing down and experiencing its lowest level of growth since 2009, fiscal policy... Read More
Netty Muharni Strives for Progress
The devastating 2004 Asian tsunami left an indelible mark on Australia Awards alumnus Netty Muharni. Onc... Read More
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
Indonesia’s Female ‘Indiana Jones’ Butet Fights for Her Jungle Tribe
Deep in a remote forest in Indonesia, a school for tribal children and elders thrives under the tutelage of Au... Read More
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
A Love for Biopolymer Research as an Alternative for Waste Management
Dr Indira Prabasari, an Australia Awards Scholarships alumnus with a PhD in Botany from the University of Melb... Read More
A Fight Against Fish and Seaweed Disease
Ardiansyah, lecturer of fish disease and seaweed, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkep (Politani Pangkep, the P... Read More
Islam and Women Empowerment
Dr Eka Srimulyani, Assistant Director II Postgraduate Program at Universitas Islam Negeri (State Islamic Insti... Read More
Encouraging Students to Debate in English
Passion for education is what prompted Renata C. G. Vigeleyn Nikijuluw to pursue a Masters of Education (TESOL... Read More
Rebuilding a Research Centre Post-conflict
Deciding to pursue a science degree in Fisheries when having to choose which path to take at the end of his fi... Read More
Agricultural Extension as Conduit for Village Welfare
Dr Muktasam Abdurrahman has always had a strong passion for agricultural extension-the dissemination of knowle... Read More
A Bright Future for more Efficient Audits
Ria Anugriani has served at the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan Republik In... Read More
Giving Back to Australia during a Time of Need
In 2005, Abelian Prajnya Yodha was granted an Australian Development Scholarship to pursue a double Masters De... Read More
A Transparent and Accessible Database for Better Governance
Muhammad Arfan Sahib Sali Kando has known of the Australian Development Scholarships since the 1990s and in 20... Read More
Managing Credit Rating Agencies
Melati Usman, currently Risk Management Senior Analyst at the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia, was p... Read More
Developing Marketing Strategies for Fisheries Products of Indonesia
Setyawati has served at the Directorate of Marine and Fisheries under the National Planning Agency (Badan Pere... Read More
From Journal Editing to Representing National Interests at World Forums on Green Economy and at G20
After finishing his Masters in Economics in the United States, Syurkani was offered to apply for an Australian... Read More
Analysis for Improving Indonesian International Trade Relations
Nur Rakhman Setyoko, Head of Bilateral Cooperation Sub Division at the International Trade Cooperation Policy ... Read More
Marine Sciences as a Key Factor in International Climate Change Issues
Dr Hendra Yusran Siry, Head of the Sub-Directorate of Environmental Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change Ada... Read More
From Hesitation to Enthusiasm
As the employee of the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi, KPK), Muhamad Najib Wa... Read More
Indonesia’s Fiscal Reform: A Milestone
Tio Novita Efriani, a PhD canditate in Accounting and Public Sector Risk Management at Murdoch University, rec... Read More
Valuing Experience in Australia and Giving Back
Sudarto has served as Head of Sub Directory Business Process Transformation at the Directorate General of Trea... Read More
Never too Young to Start on Something Big
Gerrits P. Tampubolon, Head of the Monitoring and Consultation Section at the Foreign Investment Tax Serv... Read More
From Statistician to Web Administrator
Tri Jatmiko currently serves as Head of the Sub-Division of International Non-Governmental Organization Affair... Read More
Inspiring Experiences from Australia
Deazy Rachmi Trisatya currently serves as Junior Forest Ecosystem Controller at the Ministry of Environment an... Read More
Experiences that Enrich
Ruth Yoanna Samaria first heard of the Australian Partnership Scholarship in 2005 through the Indonesian Minis... Read More
Serving with a Sense of Responsibility
Dewi Ciantrini, Head of the Audit Board Representative, East Nusa Tenggara Province since September 2015,... Read More
Knowledge that Empowers
Currently Head of the Financial Company Supervisory Division, Directorate of Financial Institution Superv... Read More
Aquaculture Graduate Returns a Helpful Hand
Wa Iba, a lecturer at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences at Universitas Haluoleo, Kendari, South Sul... Read More
Applied Mathematics, a Real-life Application to Aid Other Subjects
Asrul Sani, lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, South... Read More
Molecular Biologist Recalls Tremendous Support during a Sorrowful Time
To Alice Yuniaty, her years at the University of Queensland will forever be imprinted in her memory. She arriv... Read More
A Heart for the Education in Eastern Indonesia and Fight Against Plagiarism
Sunday Alexander Theophilus Noya knew early on he wanted to improve on the education in East Indonesia. Due to... Read More
A Love for Biodiversity
Sugeng Budiharta grew up at the slopes of Wilis Mountain, East Java. With uncles serving at the Indonesian Sta... Read More
Diversity as a Platform for Human Rights
Inge Christanti, researcher at the Human Rights Study Centre, Surabaya University, East Java, realizes that he... Read More
From Indonesia to Australia and Back Again (and Continuing Back and Forth)
Dr Brahmaputra Marjadi, MPH (UNSW 2001), PhD in Community Medicine (UNSW 2009), began his pathway in his field... Read More
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
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
Psychology, Software Piracy and a Concern for Cancer Patients
While Laila Refiana Said currently serves as lecturer at both the Faculty of Economics and Business at Un... Read More
The Auditor’s Work as an Agent of Change
Nur Ana Sejati, Australia Awards Allison Sudradjat Prize awardee and current PhD candidate in Accounting at Vi... Read More
A Social Worker with a Heart for Troubled Kids and People Suffering from Drug Addiction
Farid Wajdi, Head of the Social Rehabilitation Department of Central Kalimantan Province, knew early on that h... Read More
A Grandfather’s Last Request
Rohani Ambo Rappe (PhD in Marine Ecology, University of Newcastle) had not planned a course of study leading t... Read More
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
Burial Sites Paving Way for Strong National Character
While many children fantasize about exploring ancient sites, not many actually pursue this dream into adulthoo... Read More
An Architect, Urban Designer and a Founder of School for Children with Autism
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From Radio Broadcasting to Land Management
Yanti Magdalena Sihotang, Master in Urban Regional Planning, University of South Australia, 2007, has always b... Read More
A Researcher and a Heavy Metal Expert
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Education should not only Encompass the Subject Taught
Tutuk Narfanti completed her undergraduate degree at Universitas Negeri Jakarta to become a teacher, fulfillin... Read More
A Researcher with a Heart Set on Good Governance
A desire to improve journalism in Indonesia led to Heni Kurniasih’s application for her first Australia ... Read More
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
Combining a Childhood Dream and a Dream for the Future
Yenny Dwi Maria, a 2008 graduate of the University of Sydney under the Australia Awards Scholarships, grew up ... Read More
Increasing Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights
Born in Surabaya, Mas Rahmah's early aptitude for drawing in a family of eight brothers and one sister alm... Read More
Planning Sulawesi’s Water Resource Management
Dave Harold Irhajadi Muchaimin-Head of the Water Resources Network Management Working Unit, Sulawesi River II ... Read More
The Little Fireman who Became an Educator with Modern Approach
Like many young boys all over the world, Samiaji Sarosa wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. That early dre... Read More
A Systems Engineer Fighting for a Transparent Election
Mohamad Aryana Haribawa, known as Andre to friends and colleagues, believes that there has always been somethi... Read More
The First PhD of Watumalang District Now Researcher for Alternative Energy
Dr. Setyawati Yani grew up with three siblings in Petir Village, Watumalang District, Wonosobo Regency –... Read More
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
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
A 30-year Relationship with Australia
Lubna Algadrie’s links with Australian Government and Australia Awards stretches back more than 30 years... Read More
Having Received Scholarships, Now Wants to Facilitate One
For as long as he can remember, Junius Rumindei has always wanted to become involved in commerce. Even so, bor... Read More
An Electrical Engineer who Saves Sea Turtles
Although born in Central Java, Dr. Moeljono Widjaja hasn’t completed any of his formal tertiary studies ... Read More
An Electrical Engineer for Life
Bob Saril's pathway to his current role as Manager of Distribution Depatment at PT. Perusahaan Listrik Neg... Read More
A Teacher Amongst a Family of Educators
Akhmad Nurul Kawakip, Master of Arts in Asia-Pacific Studies, completed his first degree in Indonesia at the I... Read More
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In 2000, Dr. Adzanil Prima Septy swapped the 30°C environment of Padang in Central Sumatra for the cold Ta... Read More
Clean Water Supply for 118 Families
Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan, Universitas Gadjah Mada Electrical Engineering graduate, was granted an Australia Awar... Read More
Orphaned at Five did not Stop Afrizal’s Success
Afrizal, Head of the Water Resources Division of Public Work Department of Sijunjung Regency in Sumatra, lost ... Read More