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25 September 2026

Jakarta Came Alive with Music, Laughter and Good Vibes at Gig on the Green 2026!

Australian alumni and friends gathered for an evening of live music, great food and shared moments, welcoming new alumni and conne... Read more

Stories

19 October 2026

From Research to Real-World Impact: Miftahur Rizqi Akbar’s Work with Indonesian Farmers

How can research make a real difference to farmers’ lives? For Miftahur Rizqi Akbar, the answer begins with listening. As... Read more

19 October 2026

Salamatul Hifdiyah: Unlocking the Potential of the ‘Tree of Life’ for Sustainable Development

Growing up in a village in Pasuruan Regency, East Java, where early marriage was common, Salamatul ‘Salma’ Hifdiyah of... Read more

06 October 2026

Building Safer Bali Through Innovation: I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya’s Journey in Disaster Risk Management

For more than 18 years, Dr I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya, known as Teja, has worked in disaster risk management at Bali Provinc... Read more

06 October 2026

Bridging Field Experience and Policy: Wipsar Aswi Dina Tri Andari’s Approach to Disaster Readiness

Years on the front lines of major humanitarian crises have taught Wipsar Aswi Dina Tri Andari a vital lesson: effective disaster r... Read more

21 September 2026

Febryani Sabatira’s Journey: From Grassroots Action to Global Maritime Policy

Once labelled one of Indonesia’s dirtiest beaches, a coastal area in Bandar Lampung became a turning point for Febryani Saba... Read more

21 September 2026

Hendra Yusran Siry: A Journey from Marine Science to International Diplomacy and Marine Conservation

It never crossed Hendra Yusran Siry’s mind that Marine Science would become the foundation of his career. In 1991, he began... Read more

15 September 2026

From Fungi to the Global Stage: Mohamad Arekha Bentangan’s Journey in Mycelium Innovation

Long before becoming an Australia Awards scholar, Mohamad Arekha Bentangan was experimenting with fungi in his own kitchen. In... Read more

01 September 2026

Achmad Reza V.: Putting People at the Centre of Digital Innovation

As Indonesia marks International Literacy Day 2026, literacy is no longer just about the ability to read and write. In an increasi... Read more

01 September 2026

Zucy Maria Helen: Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Learning in Papua

For more than 25 years, Suzie, as Zucy Maria Helen is known, has dedicated her life to improving access to education in Papua. Com... Read more

18 August 2026

Dr Rintis Noviyanti: Connecting Science and Collaboration to Eliminate Malaria

With less than four years remaining until Indonesia’s 2030 malaria elimination target, the country has made significant prog... Read more

18 August 2026

Selfi H. Nange: From Public Service to Strategic Leadership in East Nusa Tenggara

Selfi H. Nange has spent more than three decades working to advance public administration and economic development in East Nusa Te... Read more

17 August 2026

Building Connections Through Indonesian Language and Culture at St Patrick’s Primary School Ballarat

In March 2026, Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors Inara Pangastuti and Naila Rizqi Zakiyah began their placement at St Patri... Read more

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