3 December 2019
Australia now 2020 will celebrate our links with Malaysia! The announcement was made during a meeting between the Australian and Malaysian Foreign Ministers in Sydney on 29 November. In welcoming Malaysian Foreign Minister the Hon Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah on his first visit to our shores as Foreign Minister, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator…
21 November 2019
October 21 – 25th saw the running of a phenomenal week of events in the Youth Entrepreneurs & Leaders Speaker Series in Vietnam. The program was the latest instalment of the hugely well received ‘Youth Entrepreneurs and Leaders Speakers Series’ delivered by Social Good Outpost and supported by Australia now ASEAN 2019. Elise Stephenson who…
13 November 2019
This year, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA) partnered with the Australian Government under the ‘QUTCEA – Australia now ASEAN 2019′ partnership. The partnership celebrates Australia’s creative excellence, diversity and innovation, collaboration and people-to-people links, while promoting Australia as a key destination for tourism, study, research, innovation and investment. And what an incredible year of events…
3 October 2019
Social Good Outpost, working with the Australian Embassy and Australia now ASEAN recently presented Oz Talks: Bullying and Youth Mental Health in Laos The Youth Entrepreneurs & Leaders Speaker Series showcases, inspires, celebrates and connects young entrepreneurs and leaders that are making a difference to their societies across Australia and Southeast Asia. Nicole Gibson, multi-award-winning…
3 October 2019
The Young Socceroos under 18 team recently scooped victory in the AFF U-18 Championship in Vietnam. Football Federation Australia Chief Executive, David Gallop AM, paid tribute to the Young Socceroos for their win against Malaysia 1-0 in the final of the 2019 AFF U-18 Championship in Vietnam in August. Gallop noted that the whole squad…
1 October 2019
The Australia ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP) – an 8-day intensive program was recently held throughout Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. This year’s A2ELP had the theme of “Smart Cities”, which explored important issues including green infrastructure, water governance, renewable energy, innovative technologies and data analytics. The program kicked off from 10-12 August in Ho Chi…
22 August 2019
Australian New Colombo Plan (NCP) students joined the ASEAN Foundation’s Model ASEAN Meeting (AFMAM) in Bangkok for the first time. Hosted in Bangkok, the recent 5th AFMAM was an opportunity for university students from across ASEAN and Australia to understand how ASEAN decision-makers address regional issues. Through a series of simulated ASEAN meetings, the 160…
6 August 2019
As part of the Youth Entrepreneurs & Leaders Speaker series, Australia now together with the Australian Embassy Phnom Penh and Social Good Outpost kicked off a program of thought-provoking workshops in Cambodia. Curated by Social Good Outpost, the week long series is part of an 18-month public dialogue program running across the ASEAN region to showcase…
29 July 2019
Australian film maker Karina Holden’s powerful eco-documentary, BLUE, screened to a sold-out audience at Singapore’s The Projector cinema on 25 June. The film highlighted the message that our oceans have never been in more danger, and addressed issues of plastic pollution, over-fishing, declining marine life, destruction of ocean and marine habitats, and sustainable seafood practices.…
29 July 2019
On 15 July, Audra Morrice – MasterChef Singapore judge and former MasterChef Australia finalist – inspired budding chefs from culinary institutes across Singapore with an engaging cooking masterclass at Temasek Culinary Institute. Audra showcased fresh Aussie produce and nutritious vegetable powders, giving an innovative twist to local favourites: potsticker dumplings and laksa. Audra encouraged students…
22 July 2019
Are you passionate about film making? Do you have a film under 35mins that you’ve completed in the last 2 years? FLiCKERFEST, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australia now, brings to you The FLiCKERFEST 2020 Australia now ASEAN Short Film Competition. The competition is free to enter for films…
15 July 2019
The Australian High Commission in Singapore, together with Screen Australia, were thrilled to roll out the red carpet to welcome Miranda Tapsell and her family to Singapore during NAIDOC Week. Miranda and her family were guests of honour for a special Australia now ASEAN 2019 screening of ‘Top End Wedding’ at the historic theatre, ‘The…
11 July 2019
The ‘Managing Challenges During Myanmar’s Transition’ – Myanmar Update conference was recently held in Myanmar, from July 5 – 6th. Australia now ASEAN 2019 and the Australian Embassy in Myanmar helped in the formation of a tripartite collaboration between the Department of International Relations (University of Yangon), the Myanmar Research Centre (College of Asia &…
1 July 2019
Running with this year’s Australia now spotlight on all things youth – the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched the inaugural iSAY Competition 2019. Students are invited to write an essay of up to 1500 words on trade with ASEAN for their chance to win a trip to an Australia now event in…
7 June 2019
Devoted foodies lined up for the much anticipated inaugural Taste of Australia food festival in Jakarta on 13-14 April. The festival celebrated the diversity of multicultural Australia’s food, coffee and culinary culture, featuring flavours from around the world made with high quality Australian produce. Talk shows and cooking demos by Australian and Indonesian celebrity chefs…
13 May 2019
Running with this year’s Australia now spotlight on all things youth – the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched the inaugural iSAY Competition 2019. Students are invited to write an essay of up to 1500 words on trade with ASEAN for their chance to win a trip to an Australia now event in…
6 May 2019
Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grant recipient, Screenwest, recently delivered an industry briefing to key Indonesian organisations and companies highlighting Australian film and television talents in Jakarta. Held at the Australian Embassy Jakarta, the event connected Screenwest with key industry representatives including Akatara, APROFI and InDocs and experienced Indonesian creatives. “Screenwest is thrilled to connect with leading…
6 May 2019
Chiqui Pablo is reporting on athletics for the first time. Back home in the Philippines, her job is a volleyball analyst for ESPN, but this week she is reporting live on radio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation at the Arafura Games. Chiqui says she was nervous at first, but has learnt invaluable techniques in live…
1 May 2019
Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI 2019) now in its fourth year, was held in April across Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and – for the first time – in Bandung and Mataram. Indonesian audiences enjoyed a diverse range of Australian cinematic experiences and opportunities to build connections between the Australian and Indonesian film industries through a series…
1 May 2019
MasterChef Australia winner 2018, Sashi Cheliah, impressed audiences as part of recent Taste of Australia celebrations in Brunei Darussalam. Hosted by the Australian High Commission over 30-31 March, the engaging food program showcased Australia’s diverse and innovative culinary culture. Highlights included a Food Fair, Culinary Challenge and Culinary Master Classes at Institute Brunei Technical Education…
25 March 2019
Australia now ASEAN 2019 was officially launched on March 19th by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Senator the Hon Marise Payne. “If you look closely at Southeast Asia, you really are looking at the most diverse region in the world” said Minister Payne at the event hosted by the Southeast Asia Centre at…
18 March 2019
The Australian Embassy in Laos recently highlighted the importance of sport in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, by hosting a panel discussion with representatives of the Australian National U16s Women’s Football Team the Junior Matildas and the Lao Football Federation (LFF) in Vientiane. The successful event was hosted by Ms Jane Chandler from the…
18 March 2019
The popular Arafura Games will return to the Northern Territory after an eight-year break, leveraging the cultural, economic and social benefits of an international sporting event, while attracting participants from the Indo-Pacific region. The initiative aligns with the Australia now program which this year focuses on celebrating youth within the ASEAN region of countries. The…
12 March 2019
Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) returns for its fourth year to bring the best films from Australia and Indonesia to audiences in Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, and for the first time, Bandung and Mataram, Lombok. An impressive selection of Australian and Indonesian films will be screened at this year’s festival, including a selection of short films…
27 February 2019
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the national governing body for football in Australia. In 2012, the FFA became a full voting member of the ASEAN Football Federation. Throughout the Australia now year, Australian national teams – both male and female – will be visiting various ASEAN countries to take part in qualifying matches and…
27 February 2019
The Australia-ASEAN Youth Forum is a new full-day program run through the Asia Education Foundation. It is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia’s relationship with the region through role-play. Popular among university students, simulations of international and regional organisation meetings such as…
27 February 2019
On 29th January a dynamic young panel of experts came together in Jakarta to discuss what Indonesia’s election process means to millennials today. The ‘Big Ideas’ seminar sparked lively debate about how millennials feel about their leaders and how they engage with the political process. Panel members included Tsamara Amany – a tech savvy young…
27 February 2019
Bringing another formidable culinary experience to the Australia now ASEAN table. MasterChef Australia Winner 2017, Diana Chan, delighted guests in Kuala Lumpur as part of Taste of Australia celebrations, hosted by the Australian High Commission in Malaysia. Australia’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei, Daniel Havas, introduced Malaysian born Diana Chan – now…
18 February 2019
Diana Chan, MasterChef Australia Winner 2017, joined in the Australia now ASEAN spirit for Australia Day in Myanmar. Diana took to the culinary stage for the Taste of Australia celebrations in Yangon, cooking up a storm for over 500 local and international guests. Diana delighted those in attendance with mouth-watering dishes created from a mix…
5 February 2019
The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City recently held their annual Australia Day Community Event, celebrating all things uniquely Australian while engaging the local community with exciting family activities. Guests enjoyed a fun filled Sunday afternoon listening to live entertainment, having a go at Australian Rules football and even trying their hands at DIY…
22 January 2019
In January 2019, the Australian Embassy Bangkok was pleased to bring maths rock star Eddie Woo to Thailand to deliver talks to hundreds of students and teachers on the wonder of mathematics. Mr Woo encourages students to see maths as not just numbers and equations, but an experience in play, exploration and teamwork. While in…
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