OzAlum Podcast

For over a century, International Women's Day has been celebrated to recognise women's achievements and promote gender equality worldwide. Despite progress, biases and discrimination against women still persist. In Indonesia, women's roles are perpetuated by long-held restrictive gender norms that limit them from taking advantage of their rights and opportunities in education, health, economic sphere, and participation in political and public life. In this sixteenth episode, our Guest Ho...

If you see someone using a wheelchair, wearing a hearing aid, or using other types of assistive devices, you are likely aware that the person has a disability. But not all disabilities are obvious to the eye – just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Any physical, mental, or neurological impairment that goes largely unnoticed is known as an invisible or hidden disability. The reality of individuals with these disabilities can be difficult for others to recognise, and they of...

The Indonesian G20 presidency has urged G20 nations to use digital technology to improve the quality of education and tackle the learning disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indonesian government vows to address Indonesia’s perennial education problems, such as the lack of equal access to digital technology and high-quality education. Efforts to evenly develop the sector across the archipelago have been less than ideal partly because of the size of the population and the geographi...

The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for the whole world to work together to overcome crises and create and maintain solid, sustainable and inclusive global growth. The Group of Twenty (G20), which includes Indonesia and Australia, has the potential to play a central role in alleviating this crisis through collective action and inclusive collaboration among major developed countries and emerging economies around the world. In this thirteenth episode, OzAlum Prof Dr Herawati Sudoyo, Pr...

If Indonesia’s feminist icon Kartini was alive today, what would she make of women’s progress? Women politicians are leading nations, and women scientists are exploring the frontiers of outer space. But not all women have the same opportunity to become change makers. Many constantly struggle to overcome inequality and discrimination due to limited access, physical condition, socioeconomic status, geography and culture that they face in everyday lives.In this twelfth episode, OzAlum and modern...

Film plays a vital role in the formation of public opinion and can be a tool for cultural diplomacy. Beyond its simple financial collateral, a film can create distinct identities for our nations and regions, articulate voices of our various minority communities, and can impact both the way others see us and we see ourselves. Considering film’s global importance, what responsibility do you think the film industry has as a contributor to cultural diplomacy?In this eleventh episode, OzAlum Aoura...

People with disabilities face barriers daily. Often the most difficult barrier is overcoming stereotypes of people with disabilities. Barrier removal requires expertise, collaboration, advocacy and legal backing. Everyone can play a part in educating themselves about these barriers and learn how to create new pathways to ensure our society is as accessible and inclusive as possible. In this tenth episode, OzAlum Dr Antoni Tsaputra, a civil servant and researcher at Australia Indonesia Disabil...

We all know that sustainable aquaculture development and effective fisheries management are critical to maintain nation’s food security and economy but what are the key factors to achieve sustainable aquaculture and fisheries in Indonesia? In this ninth episode, OzAlum Dr Hendra Yusran Siry, Secretary of the Directorate General of Marine Spatial Management at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and Utari Octavianty, Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer of fishery startup Arun...

Is the pandemic over, or will there be another wave? Now that vaccination access is increasing, infection rates are dropping and provinces are opening up, there are new things to think about: adjusting back to post-pandemic routines (and ditching our pyjamas), getting back into work in real life, commuting and driving our kids to school. To some of us adjusting back to pre-pandemic habits can be stressful. What about the uncertainty whether there will be another wave? In this eighth episode, ...

Learn what attracts the young generation change the farming industry with their entrepreneurial spirit, and passion amid growing concerns over the future of food security. In this seventh episode, we talk with OzAlum Ignatius Agung Pratama, an experienced horticultural specialist, and Taufik, an entrepreneur who had an opportunity to work in a winery and dairy farm in Australia under the Australia – Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. What are the ways to revolutionise the farming industry? Be ...

Retno Dewati and Rorian Pratyaksa, a successful global investment specialist and experienced start-up leader, have successfully built their career and business from scratch at a very young age. As honourees of Forbes 30 under 30, they credit to the role of past failures in their entrepreneurial journey. Retno says that being adaptive and agile in business are techniques that many entrepreneurs are adopting in today’s market. Rorian adds that in today’s world creating a network of contacts wit...

In celebration of NAIDOC week, our two OzAlum guests, Dr Lily Yulianti Farid, a published author and activist, and Butet Manurung, an educator specialising in Indonesia’s Indigenous people and environmental activist, talk about a deeper meaning of sustainability from Indigenous wisdom. While Dr Lily’s research project unveils the first connection between Indonesia and Australia in the 1700s, Butet’s educational project explores ancestral heritage on relevant life skills and philosophical...

In this fourth episode, OzAlum Muhammad Fathahillah Zuhri and PhD candidate Faruq Ibnul Haqi share with guest host alumna Desy Bachir about how student associations and alumni networks matter more than you think. An opportunity for students and alumni to better their professional and personal growth, Fathah manages to co-found a startup, Stepnesia, from his network, while Faruq receives funding from the Alumni Grant Scheme (AGS) for his project Bambooland, a social enterprise located at Ngepr...

OzAlum Desidera Murti and Gilang Fauzi show grit and resilience are critical in facing the global pandemic for their sustainable tourism start-up Travelxism. Amidst the blow to tourism industry, the power couple launched virtual tour to provide alternative travelling for people who have to stay at home. Apart from its creative travel innovations, Travelxism is enthusiastic about engaging local communities through various trainings to boost sustainable tourism. What are their lessons learned i...

From normalising women issue talks to Australia’s political satire scene, internationally acclaimed comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf talks with guest host alumna Desy Bachir about gender equality, comedy and her parenting style in life. How has she kept progressing and maintaining personal growth during the pandemic? Give it a listen to the second episode of our OzAlum Podcast and leave a rating and review.If you want to stay connected with our alumni networks and stay up to date with our alumni even...