AIYEP Calling! Learn About a Great Indonesian Adventure

Applications for the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) are set to open up on July 15.  Asia Options recommends that young Australians interested in exploring the Australia-Indonesia space consider applying for the program.  To offer readers a sharper view of … Read More

NAILA 2020: A Labour of Love and Dedication

Each year, volunteers in the Australia-Indonesia space organise the National Australia-Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) and this year’s event took place via Zoom on a Friday night in early December. Founded in 2015 by Sally Hill, NAILA accepts submissions from Australians of all … Read More

Former Trade Commissioner Joel Backwell on living and working in Indonesia

Indonesia sits right on Australia’s doorstep, but sometimes it feels like we’re on opposite sides of the world. Apart from sensational headlines about floods and terrorist attacks, or the odd family beach holiday to Bali, our closest Asian neighbour remains … Read More