35 films, five days, five sessions at only $5 per session.

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Totally Lit – Road to Indonesia Short Film Festival

Live & Study in Indonesia in Summer 2023!

Up to $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants available.

Spend three to six weeks in January – February 2023 in Indonesia learning the language through intensive face-to-face language and cultural classes with native speakers. You may also be able to gain credit towards your degree! Applications close 14 August 2022. Find out more here: https://www.acicis.edu.au/programs/tour/2023-indonesian-language-short-course-ilsc/.

Study Public Health in Indonesia!

$3,000 New Colombo Plan grants available.

Spend two-weeks in January 2023, travelling in Indonesia while learning from leading health professionals about the country’s complex health system and issues. You may also be able to gain credit towards your degree! Applications close 14 August. Find out more here: https://www.acicis.edu.au/programs/tour/2023-public-health-study-tour-phst/

Live & Study in Indonesia in Summer 2023!

Up to $3,000 New Colombo Plan grants available.

Spend three to six weeks in January – February 2023 in Indonesia learning the language through intensive face-to-face language and cultural classes with native speakers. You may also be able to gain credit towards your degree! Applications close 14 August 2022. Find out more here: https://www.acicis.edu.au/programs/tour/2023-indonesian-language-short-course-ilsc/.

Undertake an Internship in Indonesia in Summer 2023!

Up to $4,000 New Colombo Plan grants available.

Diversify your CV and gain international networks through an in-country internship in Indonesia (both local & international organisations) and gain credit towards your degree! Applications for the Summer 2023 program close 14 August 2022. Find out more here: https://www.acicis.edu.au/programs/practicum/

Applications for 2024 Program NOW OPEN (Closing 15 Sept 2023)

If you are Indonesian and living in Indonesia this may be the opportunity for you. Applicants must:

• Be under the age of 31 years as of 31 December 2024 i.e. Born after 31 Dec 1993
• Hold a recent graduate degree (S1), preferably majoring in the teaching of Indonesian language or English language.
• Have good written and oral English ability (proven by IELTS score minimum 6.0 or TOEFL IBT score minimum 90)
• Be interested in and passionate about promoting the language and cultures of Indonesia
• Read the LAP_Guidelines_2024
• Complete the online application form (link below) which includes:
  • an application letter written in English
  • Your latest English Language Proficiency test (IELTS minimum 6, OR TOEFL IBT min 90)
    TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Program) NOT ACCEPTED
  • a letter of recommendation from their immediate supervisor or manager
  • a self-written short essay (500 words) in English on the applicant’s motivation or expression of interest to take part in the LAP program including their personal attributes
  • a letter from a guarantor in Indonesia stating that they will cover the cost of returning the applicant to Indonesia in an emergency
  • Be available for a phone or online interview if required during the selection process
  • If selected, take a medical examination in Indonesia
  • If selected, be willing and ready to be posted to any location within the state of Western Australia
  • If selected, arrange own travel documents (passport and visa), return ticket to Perth, health insurance and other necessary expenses that may occur

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 2 YEARS FULL TIME TEACHING EXPERIENCE AS YOU MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SPECIAL PROGRAM VISA UNDER AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION LAW.

Only applications submitted via the online application form above will be accepted.

GREAT MEMORIES OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS PAST

2020 Language Assistants

2018 Language Assistants

2015 Language Assistant

To read/download click this link BBIP 2007-2021

The BBIP Board has been working on a new member benefit scheme.  Initially, this will consist of discounts at participating Indonesian restaurants in Perth. The scheme so far includes

• Tempayan
  35 Hampden Rd, Nedlands / 9389 9504 / Discount 5% Mondays only,.
• Café Bintang 
  11/910 Albany Hwy E Victoria Park / 9472 9788 / Discount 10% on spend over $20.
• Dapur Van Java
  1 Leonard St  Victoria Park / 0403 700 738 / Discount 10% on cash sales.

Each establishment has its own conditions but in all cases members must show a valid “entitlement” card before ordering.
Validity is displayed by a sticker on the card. Currently cards are being issued with stickers valid until 28 February, 2023, At the AGM in 2023 validation stickers expiring on 28 February, 2024 will be issued. Cards for new members and validation stickers will be available at the AGM and other events through the year.
Negotiations are ongoing with other restaurants so you can expect more to be added to the list soon.

We urge you to support the businesses that support BBIP members!

MORE FAVOURITE LOCAL INDONESIAN RESTAURANTS

Vice Chairperson

Fiona recommends SUKU at the Fremantle Markets. 

Watch this video about SUKU (Especially from the 2 min mark to 6 min mark.)

SUKU is a great place to get some fresh and delicious Indonesia food.  Make sure you try tempe mendoan – enak sekali.

Robbie’s favourite Indonesian restaurant is MONGGO at 683 Beaufort Street Mount Lawley.

Vice Chairperson

https://www.monggorestaurant.com/restaurant

Robbie’s recommendations: I like the Jakarta Nasi Goreng vegetarian dish, Tempe Medan and before I went vegetarian the Rawon.. Selamat makan.

 Here’s a list (Current at 10 May 2021)  of

Indonesian Restaurants in Perth

What’s your favourite Indonesian restaurant? Why? What do you recommend we try there?
Send your recommendations and food photos to BBIP and check back here to see your review published.

Many thanks to Ibu Danielle who shared this link from CNN Travel

40 Indonesian foods we can’t live without.

The article describes each of the dishes and even has recommendations for where to order it in Indonesia.

Ambassadors share their personal stories relating to their study and love of Indonesia and Indonesian language, inspiring students in years 7-10 to pursue or continue a lifelong engagement with Indonesia

Ambassadors may also assist in class and undertake various mentoring activities with individuals or groups of students.

Testimonials

• Thank you very much for this opportunity. My students at Scotch College are really able to relate, understand and look up the Indonesian Language Ambassador. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and love for Indonesian language.
  Teacher, Scotch College, Swanbourne
• The ambassador provided insight into “Real people” benefitting from learning Indonesian & their exciting lives. Before this visit I wasn’t sure that the students believed me that Indonesian is useful for such interesting career paths.
  Teacher, Helena College
• Thank you for the opportunity, and I look forward to having a Language ambassador speak to my Year 7 and Year 9 classes in the future.
  Teacher, Governor Stirling Senior High School

Meet our current Language Ambassadors (Click on this heading.)

Become a BBIP Language Ambassador

Do you have:

• some knowledge of Indonesian language and culture?
• experience working with Indonesians in Indonesia or Australia through travel, education, work or leisure?
• some time available (a school visit, including travel is approximately 3 hours) twice per year?
• a ‘pay-it-forward’ attitude?

ASYIK!!!! BBIP encourages you to complete and submit an Ambassador-application or contact us if you have enquiries.

Invite an Ambassador to your school

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