Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)

The Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program is a bilateral exchange for young people (aged 21-25) from Australia and Indonesia, offering cross-cultural, professional, and social learning.

What It Offers

• Immersion phases in both countries, including homestays in urban and rural or regional settings

• Short-term professional internships/work placements aligned with participants’ interests

• Cultural activities, community engagement, and networking with peers from both nations

• Online learning module and workshops to build intercultural skills

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 21-25 years old

• Participants include Australians (citizens or permanent residents) and Indonesians

• Demonstrated interest in intercultural exchange, adaptability, and learning

Format & Duration

• Starts with preparatory online component

• Followed by stay phases in each country (typically around one month each)

• Participants live with host families and engage in local community and work placements

Location
Phases are held in urban and rural/regional locations in Australia and diverse Indonesian provinces, rotating each year

Deadline
Applications open annually; check current year announcement for exact deadline