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The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs inaugurates the “70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia” Photo Exhibition on 12 July 2023.

The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs inaugurates the “70 Years, 70 Faces: Australian Alumni in Indonesia” Photo Exhibition on 12 July 2023. The exhibition showcases more than 70 outstanding alumni who are making positive impacts in their communities and shaping the future of Indonesia.
 

Australia's global alumni community includes people from around the world who engage in an Australian education or training experience in Australia and offshore. 

Australia’s alumni community in Indonesia is made up of well over 200,000 people. They are a diverse and remarkable group of thinkers and leaders, making a difference in their communities and shaping the future of Indonesia. The strong connections, mutual understanding and friendship they share with their networks in Australia lay the foundations on which Australia and Indonesia work together, as neighbours and as partners.   

The Australian Embassy Jakarta launches the 70 Years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia campaign on 3 March 2023.

The Australian Embassy Jakarta launches the 70 Years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia campaign on 3 March 2023. This campaign commemorates 70 years since the arrival of the first cohort of Indonesian Colombo Plan scholarship recipients in Australia.
 

Many Australian alumni in Indonesia are leaders in their fields. Here are some of their inspirational stories.

Australia celebrates our alumni community in Indonesia, and seeks to grow and strengthen their professional and personal development through an annual program of professional development opportunities, networking activities, and fun events.

Celebrating 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia hosts a Gala Dinner in Jakarta on 20 May 2023, a prestigious event attended by nearly 700 Indonesian graduates from Australian universities.

Celebrating 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia, the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia hosts a Gala Dinner in Jakarta on 20 May 2023, a prestigious event attended by nearly 700 Indonesian graduates from Australian universities.
 

Over 700 alumni gather at Thamrin 10 in Jakarta for the 'Gig on the Green' mini music festival, marking a welcome to new alumni and commemorating 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia.

Over 700 alumni gather at Thamrin 10 in Jakarta for the 'Gig on the Green' mini music festival, marking a welcome to new alumni and commemorating 70 years of Australian scholarships in Indonesia.
 

Every year, we recognise the remarkable contribution of Australian alumni high achievers through the annual Australian Alumni of the Year Awards. 

Australia encourages all Indonesians who are graduates of an Australian university or educational institution, or an Australian government-funded program to stay in touch with Australia through our Alumni engagement program. You can update your details here to stay connected and receive information about our upcoming alumni activities.

The Australia-Indonesia Alumni Forum connects more than 4,200 alumni, helping them form new networks, share knowledge and exchange ideas, and access local and global opportunities for professional development.

To join the Australia – Indonesia Alumni Forum, please visit the page on LinkedIn and click Join.

More information about the Australia – Indonesia Alumni Forum can be found here.

Winner of the 2023 Alumni of the Year Award, Koesmarihati Koesnowarso, a Colombo Plan alumni, played a key role in the expansion of the telecommunication network in Indonesia.
Winner of the 2023 Alumni of the Year Award, Koesmarihati Koesnowarso, a Colombo Plan alumni, played a key role in the expansion of the telecommunication network in Indonesia.
 

Winner of the 2023 Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award, Dr Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo.
Winner of the 2023 Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award, Dr Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo. For over 20 years, Rini has dedicated her medical career to the fight against malaria for mothers and children.
 

  Winner of the 2023 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, Jonathan Sudharta. As CEO and Co-Founder of Halodoc, he is simplifying healthcare access for millions of people across Indonesia.
Winner of the 2023 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, Jonathan Sudharta. As CEO and Co-Founder of Halodoc, he is simplifying healthcare access for millions of people across Indonesia.