AUSTRALIA INDONESIA ASSOCIATION OF NSW · EST. 1945
Welcome! Selamat Datang!
The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) of NSW unites people with a social and cultural interest in Indonesia.
WHO WE ARE
Bringing Australians and Indonesians together since 1945
The association provides an opportunity to attend Sydney based Indonesian events, socialize with people who have a common interest in Indonesia and learn about Indonesian culture.
AIA members have lived, worked, traveled or studied in Indonesia – or they plan to. It includes people who have a fascination for the culture, music and art of Indonesia. Some members have an Indonesian background and family living there while others have an academic interest in the country. Everyone with an interest in Indonesia is welcome!
Photo: Jakarta · Campbell Bridge
MEMBERSHIP
Join a community that loves Indonesia
Membership is open to individuals, families and students with an interest in Indonesia.
Be the first to know about Indonesia related events, meet like minded people and experts, and enjoy discounted entrance to AIA functions.
Photo: Rinca, Flores · Campbell Bridge
ACTIVITIES
Awards, talks, education and good company
From the national Australia Indonesia Awards to our social Zoom sessions, school visits and the Lottie Maramis prizes, the AIA have a range of activities to cater for the varied interests of our members.
Photo: Indonesian seafaring · Campbell Bridge
HISTORY
One of the oldest organisations of its kind
The AIA was founded in 1945 to support Indonesian independence, making it one of the oldest and longest established organizations in the world with an interest in Indonesia. In 2020 we celebrated our 75th Anniversary.
Photo: Lake Sentani, Papua · Campbell Bridge
PUBLICATIONS
Books and resources
Read the stories of Indonesians in wartime Australia, Lottie Maramis’s memoir “Anton and Me”, and more books and resources about Indonesia and its relationship with Australia.
NEWS
Latest news
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AUSTRALIA INDONESIA AWARDS 2023
The Australia Indonesia Awards honour Australians and Indonesians who have made significant contributions to the greater understanding and friendship between…
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THE AUSTRALIA INDONESIA ASSOCIATION OF NSW JOINS THE PARADE FOR COWRA’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
THE AUSTRALIA INDONESIA ASSOCIATION OF NSW JOINS THE PARADE FOR COWRA’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “The country town of Cowra lies about…
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AIA Autumn Dinner
AIA Autumn Dinner The times have surely changed but not our friendship. We would be absolutely thrilled to have you…
Become part of the AIA
Membership is open to individuals, families and students with an interest in Indonesia. Everyone is welcome!
Photos by Campbell Bridge