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WILTA is committed to supporting the teaching and learning of Indonesian in Western Australia. WILTA members are not only Indonesian educators working in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors but also students and community members who are also passionate about learning and teaching Indonesian. Click here to join WILTA for 2010

Lasting Connections

Many WILTA members have formed lasting connections with Indonesia. Some were fortunate enough to study in Indonesia during their university years, such as Lisa, Indonesian teacher at Mandurah Senior College. Lisa is pictured here with her Ibu Kos who she had the pleasure of catching up with during the WILTA Sumatra tour, 10 years after completing her studies at Universitas Negeri Padang.

ASILE Conference

A contingent from WA attended the Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators conference held in Sydney on 14-15 July. This was the first time the ASILE Committee drew on volunteers across different states to organise the conference, and what an amazing job they did. Read more about the ASILE conference here.

WILTA Visits Bukittinggi

The WILTA group was warmly welcomed to SMPN3 in Bukit Tinggi by teachers and students. There was great excitement as WILTA members visited classes and spent time with students, sharing stories about Australia and giving oleh-oleh. The group also networked with local teachers, further strengthening connections between Indonesia and WA.

Language Assistant Program 2009

WILTA and the Balai Bahasa are proud supporters of the Language Assistant Program in Government Schools. In this program, young Indonesians are sponsored to work as (highly valued!) teacher assistants in government schools. Read the surat dari Bobby, a 2009 LAP participant here.

Kellie Awarded with PTCWA Award

The Professional Teaching Council of WA is the umbrella body of professional teaching associations in WA. Each year, an award is presented to a member of each association that has made a significant contribution towards the teaching profession. Read the citation for Kellie here.

WILTA News

Reciprocal Teacher Visit 2011

Is 2011 your year for the RTV? An exciting professional learning opportunity for WILTA members! Apply by 06 August for an expenses-paid teacher exchange trip to Bali.Read More

WILTA News

Term 3 Meeting & DinnerJoin us for a delicious meal at Bali Modern Cuisine on 20 August for Ramah-Tamah dan Hari Kemerdekaan 2010. Online RSVP essential.Read more

Surat dari Ibu Presiden

Ibu Sue Cooper Sue is the President of WILTA. Click "Read More" to access her latest letter with news for members.Read More

Mendaftarkan diri di wa-indon email list

email4 wa-indon is THE email mailing list for teachers of Indonesian across all levels and sectors in WA. An email mailing list works as an automatic relay service for all its subscribers. Every message sent to the list is automatically forwarded to every person on the list, including the person who sent it. It is a quick and easy way for a special interest group (like teachers of Indonesian in WA) to keep in touch and it’s FREE!

To subscribe to the list visit http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/wa-indon and follow the instructions on the page

Whilst the list is based in Western Australia we welcome teachers of Indonesian from dimana-mana di dunia maya!

Entertainment Books 2010/2011

WILTA is raising funds by selling the 2010 | 2011 Entertainment Book. Selling for $65, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Entertainment Books will help fund future WILTA Workshops and activities such as the Recipricol Teacher Visit (RTV).

Entertainment Books contain hundreds of 25-50% off and two-for-one offers from popular restaurants, cinemas, hotel accommodation, the arts, and sporting events. There truly is something for everyone, with high value offers from Toba Oriental Dining House, Brumby's, Hoyts, Aroma Cafe, Sala Thai, and many more.

Check out the great offers available at http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au

Order your new Entertainment Book now as they are sure to sell out quickly. To reserve your copy of the Entertainment Book, email your order to Penny Coutas at membership@wilta.org .

From the WILTA Archives

After over 12 months of planning, the WILTA Workshops in Bali became a reality as forty three teachers from Australia descended upon the Hotel Puri Santrian...

This scrapbook of memories of the WILTA 2001 KIPBIPA Conference Tour is dedicated to Sue Wood from Port Hedland....

Curriculum Council

The Curriculum Council's webpage has links to their professional development opportunities and workshops. The Indonesian Course of Study was implemented this year, and the Council's website has all the information.

NALSSP

The National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Programme is an initiative of the Federal Government to support Asia Literacy in schools. Find out more at the NALSSP website.

National Curriculum

Keep up to date with all of the National Curriculum news. Check out their website here.

You can also give feedback and/or join an email alert list here.

Professional Standards

WILTA has released a Statement on Professional Standards for Teachers of Indonesian and Indonesian Teaching Programs based on the AFMLTA's professional standards. Read more.

EOI: WILTA Tour to Tana Toraja

After the success of the 2009 WILTA Tour to Sumatra, the 2005 Workshops in Bali, and the 2001 tour to East Java/Bali, WILTA is seeking expressions of interest to join us in a tour to Tana Toraja in 2011. For more information click here.

The Professional Teaching Council of WA

The Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia (PTCWA) is an umbrella body in Western Australia of professional educators' associations.

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Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program

The Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) invites applications from young people willing to represent Australia for two months in Indonesia during December 2010 and January 2011. Click here for further information.