Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - The Australian Embassy in Indonesia, together with the Indonesian Embassy in Australia, has launched the Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors (ILLA) pilot program.
The program, announced by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Joko Widodo in July 2023 and launched this month, matches Indonesian Australia Awards university scholars with Australian schools for language and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Through the ILLA program, Australian school students have the opportunity to learn about Indonesian culture and enhance their Indonesian language skills.
Indonesian scholars in Australia have the opportunity to engage with Australian school students and teachers, developing their leadership skills and building connections with the local community.
"The ILLA program is a terrific way to promote Indonesian language-learning in Australian schools, by building connections between Indonesian scholars and Australian school students. It is these sorts of personal connections that underpin the strong relationship between the people of Australia and Indonesia," Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Penny Williams said in a media release.
