Media Release
25 April 2025
Australian Chargé d’Affaires to Indonesia, Gita Kamath, visited Ambon in Maluku Province from 23-25 April 2025.
In Ambon, Chargé d’Affaires Kamath met the Governor of Maluku, Hendrik Lewerissa, and the Mayor of Ambon, Dr Bodewin Wattimena. She also hosted a dinner with the local Australian alumni community, and attended a commemorative service for ANZAC day, Australia’s National Day of Remembrance.
“This is my first opportunity to meet local government and development partners here in Ambon and to see firsthand the important role this part of Indonesia plays in the Australia-Indonesia partnership,” said Chargé d’Affaires Kamath.
Chargé d’Affaires Kamath visited Rumah Generasi, a local NGO supported by the Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society (INKLUSI), which works to support the development and implementation of gender and disability inclusive policies in Ambon.
Chargé d’Affaires Kamath opened the #AussieBanget University Roadshow at Universitas Pattimura, alongside Rector Prof Dr Fredy Leiwakabessy. The Roadshow visits university campuses across Indonesia, featuring panel discussions with experts from Australia and Indonesia, presentations on Australia Awards scholarships and research partnerships, and Australia-focused information booths.
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