Australia Awards at Flinders University

04/09/2026

🇮🇩✨ Last week, we were delighted to celebrate Merdeka Day with our wonderful Indonesian Student Club, PPIA Flinders, and reflect on the vibrant Indonesian community that makes Flinders feel like home away from home.

The celebrations continue! Next week, Cassie (our SCO) will be heading to Bali for the Australia Awards Indonesia University Information Day. 🌴📚

If you're attending the event, we'd love to meet you. Stop by the Flinders University table to learn more about our programs, student experience, support services, and life in Adelaide. Discover how a Flinders education can help you achieve your goals and make a positive impact in your community and beyond.

Come and say hello to Cassie and our alumni Yulia and Ian, and find out what makes Flinders University a great destination for Australia Awards scholars. We look forward to meeting you there! 👋

03/09/2026

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Ever wondered what it's really like to study at Flinders University and live in Adelaide as an Australia Awards scholar?

🇮🇩 Indonesian scholar Mastawan (Awan) shares her experience completing a Master of Sustainable Development, reflecting on what she’s learned, the friendships she’s built, and how she plans to use her new skills when she returns to Indonesia.

Stories like Awan’s remind us why international education is so powerful: it opens doors to new opportunities, ideas, and lifelong connections.

If you're considering applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship, let Awan's story inspire your own journey.

🎥 Special thanks to Awan for sharing her journey and to fellow Indonesian student Alyaa for producing this wonderful video.

31/08/2026

Welcome back, Richard Kennedy! 👏 After successfully completing his Master's degree with us as an Australia Awards scholar, Richard has returned from Indonesia to pursue his PhD. Richard's dedication, perseverance, and commitment to his academic goals continue to inspire our community. We're thrilled to have him back and look forward to supporting him on this exciting next chapter. 🎓✨

28/08/2026

🇵🇭✨ Great to be part of the Australia Awards Philippines Information Day yesterday!

alumni Keith and Jem reunited with the Australia Awards at Flinders University team for the Australia Awards Philippines speed dating event, where we met 40+ inspiring scholars and future changemakers.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. We loved hearing about your goals and aspirations!

26/08/2026

🎉✨Thank you to our PPIA Flinders Indonesian student club for hosting the Merdeka Festival 2026! It was so lovely to see everyone come out and join the celebration, food and games!🇮🇩✨

26/08/2026

14/08/2026

🇮🇩 MERDEKA Festival 2026 is coming to Flinders University!
Experience Indonesian Independence Day like never before with authentic Indonesian food, exciting traditional games, cultural performances, and an amazing student community.

📅 Monday, 24 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hub Floor and The Plaza, Bedford Park Flinders University

🍜 Eating Meatballs Tegether
🏃 Traditional Games Tournament
🎭 Welcoming Dance Performance "Tari Pendet"
🥋 Pencak Silat Performance
🎶 Indonesian National Ceremony & "Tanah Airku"

Open to ALL students! Bring your friends, experience Indonesian culture, and create unforgettable memories together.
One Campus. Many Cultures. One Immersive Experience.❤️

13/08/2026

🌏 From a remote province in western Mongolia to making a lasting impact on education and community development, Flinders University and Australia Awards alumna Solongo Batnasan is creating opportunities for children, families and educators through her commitment to inclusive education. After completing her Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education at Flinders in 2024, Solongo has continued to champion educational equity, literacy and inclusion in her home community.

Read more about Solongo's inspiring journey and the difference she's making in Mongolia:
🔗 https://australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org/stories/solongo-batnasan/

Alumna supporting educational development in rural Mongolia through sustained commitment

07/08/2026

Wrapping up the week with some dancing, fun, food and performances from our Vietnamese student club!