AUSTRALIA-INDONESIA YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM (AIYEP) 2011-12

The Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) invites applications from young Australians aged between 21 and 25 years (at the time of departure to Indonesia), willing to represent Australia for two months in Indonesia during December 2011 to February 2012 as members of the AIYEP 2011-12. The program aims to provide wider opportunities for young people from Indonesia and Australia to appreciate the culture, development and way of life of each other's country and to build groups of young and potentially influential people in both Australia and Indonesia who have knowledge and personal experience of the two countries and who develop close and enduring links with each other. Participants will be chosen from applicants undertaking tertiary studies or employed in any one or more of the following areas: Agriculture, Arts, Music, Asian Studies, Economics, Business, International Relations, Education, Engineering, Science, Environmental Management, Journalism, Media, Information and Communications Technology, Law, Health, Politics, Sport, Tourism and Hospitality. A good level of Indonesian language is desirable though not essential as the program makes allowances for some participants to learn the language during the period of the exchange. Application forms and advice to applicants can be found on the AIIs website at http://www.dfat.gov.au/aii. Please read this advice before submitting your application. Completed applications and accompanying documentation must be received by 2pm (AEST) Tuesday 30 August 2011.