Then Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), accompanied by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Australian alumnus, Dr Airlangga Hartarto, at the gala dinner to mark 75 years of Australia-Indonesia diplomatic relations.
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.
Alumni enjoying food and music at the Australian Embassy’s Gig on the Green event for alumni in Jakarta.
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.
Buka Puasa with Australian Alumni in Surakarta, hosted by Australia’s Consulate-General in Surabaya
Every year, we recognise the remarkable contribution of Australian alumni high achievers through the Australian Alumni Awards.
Then Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), presenting the 2024 Australian Alumni of the Year Award to Meutya Hafid.
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 4,500 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.
Australian alumni in Padang gather for a networking event hosted by the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.
Australian alumni can apply for the Australian Alumni Grants, which foster Australia's active alumni community in Indonesia and support their ongoing personal and professional development.
Grants are provided to support alumni to apply new knowledge and skills within their professions, strengthen and leverage their networks, seize leadership opportunities, and deepen their connections with Australia.
More information about the Australian Alumni Grants can be found here.
Alumni with the Australia’s Consul-General in Makassar at the Australia Indonesia Festival Festival in Balikpapan.
Alumni in Jakarta attending a ‘Halal Bihalal’ with the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.