Indonesia Forum

11/11/2024

Re-posting the poster with info and supporting the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) Victoria run event in collaboration with Young Diplomats Society.

The event will feature a great line up of speakers including Arts postgrad .jamson an activist scholar, Indonesia Forum's 2022-2023 Co-Convenor Dr , our Project Officer extraordinaire as the Moderator .adison and one of the participants in our Indonesia Forum symposium an IR specialist & supporter of our forum events.

Event will happen the night before the 2-day Indonesia Forum symposium (well organised and relevant). Good to see the work of AIYA Vic team lead by the inspirational who are also volunteering their time for our symposium. Its going to be a packed eventful couple of days next week!

Link to event: https://events.humanitix.com/prabowo-the-future-of-indonesian-politics-under-the-new-administration-and-implications-to-australia-indonesia-relations

05/11/2024

Arief Budiman 4th Annual Lecture: Civil Society and Democracy in Indonesia

Date/time: Wednesday 20 November 2024, 4:00 – 5:30pm AEDT
Location: Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne

Professor Todung Mulya Lubis, a good friend of Arief Budiman, will revisit the social and political activism of Arief Budiman and others during the New Order era of Suharto, an era of authoritarianism resulting in the weakening of civil society and democracy.

For registration: Go to eventbrite link
http://www.bit.ly/43rdIndonesiaForum or scan the QR code on the poster below.
Attendees can select ‘get tickets’ and choose the Arief Budiman lecture only.

The Arief Budiman Lecture is made possible by the Asian Studies Trust Fund

For further queries please contact the organiser: Dr Justin Wejak [email protected]

27/10/2024

43ʳᵈ Indonesia Forum Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Symposium

The annual symposium is a continuation of the University of Melbourne’s commitment to engagement with and building excellence in scholarship on Indonesia, working together to build a strong sense of community and collaboration among researchers on and from Indonesia through seminars and academic discussions. As we look to an uncertain future after a contentious presidential and legislative election in 2024, this year’s symposium will carry the theme: "Indonesia Post 2024 Elections: Research Contribution and Collaboration"

Date:20-21 November 2024

Location: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne

Attendance is free, although prior registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/43rd-indonesia-forum-postgraduate-and-early-career-researcher-symposium-tickets-1034488913187?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more details, including the event schedule, panel themes, and presenters, please see https://indonesiaforum.arts.unimelb.edu.au/43rd-indonesia-forum-2024-postgraduate-and-early-career-researcher-symposium/

Note: in-person only attendance (not hybrid), registration limited.

23/09/2024

Reflecting on some of the important discussions at the Indonesia Forum 2023 Symposium, Dana Fahadi, MonikaWinarnita & Wulan Dirgantoro talk about gender activism and how it has progressed since the 1998 post-New Order Suharto regime:

Historical knowledge of gender-based discrimination coupled with digital skills to creatively subvert patriarchal norms is crucial.

23/09/2024

Supporting Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) Victoria and PPIA Victoria's Indonesian Literature event:

Dive deep into Indonesia's heritage 📜 Is it a FREE entry❓

Absolutely! Grab the chance to join Nusansastra's Literature Event 📖✨ and explore Indonesian heritage with our special speakers: Tito Ambyo, Ratna Erika Suwarno (our Asia Institute UniMelb Postgrad), Kris Redden, and Agustina Sinta Erlina 🙌🏻

Limited seats available ‼ So make sure to sign up by scanning the QR Code on the ticket or through the link in our bio and bring your friends along to join the fun 🤩

So, what are you waiting for? Make sure to RSVP by 3 October 2024 📮 and we'll see you on:

🗓 5 October 2024

🕰 5 PM - 7 PM AEST

📍Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday, St. Carlton, VIC 3053

University of Melbourne AIYA representatives Victoria Winata, Angus Baranikow, Annabelle Love

18/09/2024

EKSIL Film Screening at the University of Melbourne

Eksil is an award winning documentary movie about ten Indonesian exiles who have been living in Europe for the past 60 years. They were students under the then Indonesian civil service bond (Mahasiswa Ikatan Dinas/MAHID), studying abroad when Sukarno was replaced by Suharto in 1965-1966 and their passports were revoked by Suharto's government.

The Screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Lola Amaria & Emeritus Professor Ariel Heryanto

Sunday, 6 October 2024 | 3-6 PM
at the Federation Hall, Grant Street Southbank
Book your tickets: http://bit.ly/eksilmelb

Supported by Faculty of Arts Indonesian International Engagement Edwin Jurriens, Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) Victoria Chapter Victoria Winata, Faculty of Fine Arts & Music (Poster by Patriot Mukmin)

05/09/2024

Indonesia Forum Visiting Scholar Presentation

Title: Perceptions of Chinese Indonesians Holding Different Public Offices

By: Dr Wu-Ling Chong, Senior Lecturer Department of Southeast Asian Studies Universiti Malaya (Asia Institute University of Melbourne Visiting Scholar) and co-authors Prof Burhanuddin Muhtadi and Kennedy Muslim from Indikator Politik Indonesia, Jakarta

Date: Thursday 19th of September 12-1pm AEST Melbourne
Location: Room 321, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Parkville Campus

Abstract:
This study examines the perceptions towards Chinese Indonesians holding public offices at various levels from president to governor or mayor in Indonesia. The opening up of a more liberal political space and the revocation of discriminatory laws against Chinese Indonesians after the fall of Suharto in May 1998 have motivated many Chinese Indonesians to actively get involved in politics. But as time passed, resistance towards the political participation of Chinese Indonesians began to emerge, particularly towards those running for regional or local political executive head positions such as governor and mayor in certain areas. Based on data obtained from various national surveys, this study contends that in comparison with religion, the ethnicity of Chinese Indonesians matters more in influencing perceptions of Chinese Indonesians holding public offices.

Poster attached, no registration needed (in-person)

23/08/2024

Documentary Film Screening & Discussion
'Sustainable Eco-Textile Production in Indonesia: The Role of Sunda Wiwitan Women' by Zubaidah Djohar, documentary producer, activist, poet and social entrepreneur.

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
12.30–1.30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Room 321, Level 3

Abstract: Sunda Wiwitan is a local belief system (Indonesian: aliran kepercayaan) in Sundanese speaking areas of West Java, Indonesia. The documentary Finding the Book of Life in the Land of AKUR: Protecting Nature and Cultural Heritage by Positioning Women in Sustainable Business (2023) describes the journey of the Sunda Wiwitan women as economic actors, how they gain entrepreneurship skills and understand women’s access to and control over sustainable natural resources. The presentation will provide deeper insight into how women’s social and cultural practices through creating a batik eco-textile business can support sustainability and fight against marginalisation, both for the women themselves and more broadly for their environment.

Registration not needed. Event is not hybrid, attendance is in person only, it will not be recorded. Poster below by Victoria Winata.
Photos and updates will be available after the event on our site: https://indonesiaforum.arts.unimelb.edu.au/category/art-literature/

18/08/2024

Selamat Merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan ke-79 HUT RI - Happy 79th Independence Day Celebration for the Republic of Indonesia (17th of August 2024)

https://indonesiaforum.arts.unimelb.edu.au/

16/08/2024

'Museums and Collections for All' webinar Wednesday 21 August, 1:00 - 2:30 AEST.
Theme 'Southeast Asia Focus: Local Innovation in Conservation Materials & Practice'
Moderated by Nicole Tse from the Grimwade Centre with guest speakers from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Project co-lead by Indonesia Forum Co-Convenor Dr Wulan Dirgantoro & A.Prof Nicole Tse, in collaboration with Indonesia Heritage Agency (IHA).
Further information and registration links: https://events.unimelb.edu.au/event/40867-southeast-asia-focus-local-innovation-in-conservation-