Nominations are open to recognise the achievements and contributions of Indonesian language teachers, educators, and researchers in Australia.

In March 2020, a group of senior editors from major Australian print and broadcast media organisations travelled to Indonesia.

The recipients of the 2019 Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award are Sinead Mangan of Australia and Andini Effendi of Indonesia.

Australia’s under 19 national football team, the Young Socceroos, kicked goals with Indonesian students in training clinics.