Provision of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)

The Successful Tenderer for the Provision of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) will be required to develop and deliver the annual hybrid online/in-person AIYEP over two years in 2026 and 2027, in consultation with the AII Secretariat. This includes the full breadth of program delivery, namely program design for each annual program; program communications plan, including social media promotion; participant selection; alumni engagement; program management including all travel arrangements and direct program costs; and program reporting.

Each annual Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program will involve 21 Indonesian and 21 Australian participants aged between 21-25. The program includes a minimum 5-week online program each year, aimed at improving intercultural understanding and global capability, and 5-week visit programs in Australia and Indonesia (to visit two cities in each country), including (but not limited to):

• cultural activities and special events
• facilitated dialogue with prominent individuals and organisation
• work experience opportunities (historically this has been coordinated in Indonesia by the Kemenpora
• internships
• thematic projects relevant to the bilateral relationship
• host family stays in both countries.

The Tenderer is required to demonstrate organisational strength, relevant experience, and robust risk and compliance practices. The Tenderer must also outline their strategic and practical approach to implement and maintain high quality international exchange program design and delivery services, as specified in the Scope of Requirement, and specify the qualifications, experience, and availability of nominated personnel, including demonstrated understanding of Indonesian culture and Bahasa Indonesia language capability.