INDONESIAN ART AND CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

To promote cooperation in the area of Education and Culture as well as to enhance understanding between Indonesia and member countries of Southwest Pacific Dialogue (SwPD), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Islands Forum Countries (PIF), China, Japan, South Korea, India and South Africa, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is offering scholarship for 1(one) or 2 (two) interested candidates from each member country of SwPD, PIF, ASEAN, EAC, and South Africa to learn Indonesian art and culture at the best art centres in Indonesia

PEMBERITAHUAN UNTUK MASYARAKAT INDONESIA

Sebagaimana marak pemberitaan akhir-akhir ini di media massa setempat tentang kasus pornografi anak, KJRI di Melbourne menghimbau agar masyarakat Indonesia yang menetap, berkunjung atau akan meninggalkan Australia agar meningkatkan kehati-hatian dan kewaspadaan dengan menghindari segala bentuk aktifitas dan pemilikan barang yang berhubungan dengan tindak kejahatan tersebut, antara lain termasuk memiliki, menyimpan, membawa, mengedarkan atau memperjual belikan cd, dvd, gambar, hardisk, USB atau memory storage dalam bentuk apapun. Selanjutnya termasuk pula sharing file, download, upload dan akses internet pornografi anak. Jika kedapatan termasuk kedapatan dalam pemeriksaan custom (bea cukai) maka yang bersangkutan bisa dikenakan hukuman hingga 10 tahun penjara. Sebagaimana dilansir Yahoo News, 5/6/2008 menyatakan bahwa 90 warga Australia telah ditangkap karena kasus tersebut. Mereka berasal dari berbagai negara bagian dan 17 orang diantaranya dari Victoria dengan berbagai latar belakang berbeda seperti polisi federal, guru, karyawan, petani, karyawan bank bahkan juga orang-orang yang bekerja di posisi penting. Kasus ini berawal setelah seorang hacker menampilkan 99 buah gambar porno anak-anak di website asal Eropa. Hanya dalam waktu 76 jam online, website tersebut telah menarik 12 juta orang pengguna internet di seluruh dunia termasuk 2883 dari internet protocol (IP) Australia (Herald Sun, 6/6/08). Menurut Komisaris Polisi Federal Australia, Mick Keelty, 1500 orang diantaranya telah teridentifikasi yang terlacak dari IP address dan sisanya akan terus diburu. Ditambahkan pula bahwa pornografi anak ini akan menyebar bak api liar di seluruh dunia. (Melbourne, 6 Juni 2008)

MUTU MANIKAM NUSANTARA

The idea is to obtain the greatest possible social value out of indonesia’s natural resources, particularly its wealth of precious stones and the craftsmanship of its jewellery workers.

VISIT INDONESIA YEAR 2008

A Grand Invitation to the World - Minister of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia, Jero Wacik, is delighted to announce Visit Indonesia Year 2008. Mr Wacik advises ‘the year 2008 is an especially good time to visit or return to Indonesia. It has been designated as “Visit Indonesia Year” representing a year-long celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Indonesia’s Awakening Day and to capitalize on its awakening spirit as momentum for the revival of Indonesia’s tourism sector.’

SAIL BUNAKEN 2009

Come and join in the international event "Sail Bunaken 2009" for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea. "Sail Bunaken 2009" is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions. The largest event of the year 2009 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.

SCOUT AUSTRALIA

Scouting is a worldwide movement that has shaped the development of youth and adults for 100 years. Scouts are in every part of our community, and Scouts is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia. More than 20,000 thousand boys, girls, and adults in Victoria from wide cultural or religious background including those requiring special needs to enjoy an unlimited range of activities. The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development of young people so they may play a constructive role in society as responsible citizens and as members of their local and international communities. This aim is achieved through a strong and active program that inspires young people to do their best and to always be prepared.

DARMASISWA

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries with which Indonesia has friendly relations, to study Indonesian language, arts, music and crafts. Participant can choose to study at any universities and colleges participating in the program.

FUN WALK 2007

The Indonesian Consulate General Melbourne in cooperation with Scouts Australia Victorian Branch and Park Victoria will be holding A LAKESIDE FUN WALK 2007 at ALBERT PARK LAKE - FREE ENTRY

U.U. NO. 12 TAHUN 2006 TENTANG KEWARGANEGARAAN R.I.

Sehubungan dengan telah berlakunya Undang Undang RI Nomor 12 Tahun 2006 tentang Kewarganegaraan Republik Indonesia, maka bersama ini diberitahukan bahwa berdasarkan Undang Undang tersebut mereka-mereka yang tersebut di bawah ini dapat memperoleh kewarganegaraan Republik Indonesia dan dapat memperoleh kembali kewarganegaraan Republik Indonesia, dengan cara mengajukan permohonan pendaftaran kepada Menteri Hukum dan HAM melalui Kepala Perwakilan Ri setempat.

DHARMASISWA 2007/2008

Pemerintah Indonesia cq. Depdiknas pada tahun akademik 2007/2008 kembali akan memberikan 500 beasiswa melalui program Darmasiswa yang merupakan program non degree selama 1 (satu) tahun kepada mahasiswa asing dari negara-negara sahabat untuk mengikuti pendidikan dalam bidang seni budaya dan bahasa Indonesia pada berbagai lembaga pendidikan tinggi di Indonesia.

ACTIVITIES AT THE CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN MELBOURNE

[Monday] Gamelan (percussion orchestra) workshop, “Dharma Nusantara” Pencak Silat (martial arts). [Tuesday] Yarragam Gamelan group practice. [Thursday] Permai Gamelan group practice. [Friday] Friday worship. [Saturday] Traditional Indonesian Dance Practice, Dharma Wanita Gamelan group practice.