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Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations

Hearts and Minds: Australia-Indonesia Youth LeadershipConference
1- 9 June 2009 (Jogjakarta)

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Hearts and Minds: Australia-Indonesia Youth Leadership Conference 2009. This is an exciting opportunity for young people to develop their skills and enhance their experiences and learn more about your biggest neighbour; Australia. The Hearts and Minds leadership program & conference is the first of its kind and will be an innovative way to build strong relationships with Australian youth.

The projects aims are to:
Instill in participants leadership and communication skills, and promote understanding of the importance of pluralism, respect for human rights and interfaith and inter-cultural tolerance and cooperation; Instill understanding of the importance of community cohesion, particularly in relief work and capacity-building; Promote dialogue and understanding between Muslim and other communities in Indonesia.

Applications are invited for Indonesian citizens between 21 and 28 years of age who have an interest in further developing his or her leadership skills and building strong relationships with Australian youth.

The program includes an 8 day leadership program and conference where participants will meet Australian youth in the city of Yogjakarta, Indonesia.
The program will cover adaptive leadership, cross-cultural dialogue and action plan workshops as well field trips and a debrief on Mt Merapi.

Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate suitability to the program. (see suitability criteria below)

Applicants must send their 1 page CV, a letter of application in ENGLISH outlining why they should be accepted into the program and what leadership means to them, Two (2) references (include telephone and email address of referee). Deadline is Midnight (EST) 30 March 2009.

Places are strictly limited. All airfares and accommodation are covered by the project (not including personal expenses).

Essential criteria:
Aged between 21-28 and an Indonesian citizen
Proven experience in community work
Excellent communication skills
Ability to solve problems and work in a team
Must be committed to pursuing personal development to
enhance community leadership skills

All applications must reach Gadjah Mada University by 30 March 2009
Addressed to:
Hearts and Minds: Australia Indonesia Youth Leadership Program & Conference
Prof. Dr Irwan Abdullah
Director Gadjah Mada University
Jl. Teknika Utara, Pogung, Sleman
Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

or email: iabdullah03@yahoo.com
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