Muslim Exchange Program

This program has been successfully operating since 2002.

It involves visits of several weeks duration to Australia by groups of young Indonesian Muslim community leaders (such as writers, bureaucrats, academics, workers in non-governmental organisations and religious bodies), and visits to Indonesia by their Australian counterparts. The aim is to develop greater understanding and recognition of religion and its role in each society. The focus is on building a greater understanding for Australians of the nature of mainstream Islam in Indonesia and, for Indonesians, a greater awareness of Australia’s multicultural society.

Applications are now open to Australian Muslim leaders interested in travelling to Indonesia for two weeks as part of the Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program. Finalised travel dates between 12 May - 17 June will be negotitated amongst successful applicants. All costs are covered for the vist to Indonesia. Applications are due by Monday, 27 February 2012. Applicants should be between 21 and 40, and be an active member of the Muslim community in Australia