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Connect · Learn · Celebrate Indonesia
Balai Bahasa
Indonesia Perth
Become a member to enrol in Indonesian language classes, enjoy discounted event tickets and support Indonesian language and culture in Western Australia.
YEARS EXPERIENCE
18
COURSES TAUGHT
300+
STUDENT ENROLMENTS
3000+
ABOUT US
Who is BBIP?
Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth (BBIP) is a not for profit organisation managed by a voluntary Board elected each February. Our members come from all walks of life and professions but share a passion for Indonesian culture, language and people. We aim to foster positive attitudes and closer ties between Australians and Indonesians.
Learn Indonesian with BBIP
Join our regular classes to learn Indonesian language in a friendly and supportive environment. Our courses are open to all levels and provide opportunities to improve communication skills and cultural understanding.
Teachers
Premium teachers delivering
exceptional results
Amanda Suyatna
Amanda Suyatna joined BBIP in 2015 and has taught all levels from Intermediate to Beginners continuously since then.
She has had extensive experience teaching Indonesian to adult learners. Her background includes teaching at Australian tertiary institutions as well as delivering language programs for government departments and private companies. Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers from Curtin University in Perth.
Teaching languages, including English literacy for learners from non-English-speaking backgrounds, has always been her passion. She finds it rewarding to see learners’ progress in their abilities. Her teaching motto is “to treat learners as happy clients who eagerly return for the next lesson”.
Andre Maure
Andre Maure is an experienced online Indonesian language teacher who has been teaching at BBIP since
2020.
He specializes in teaching Indonesian to adult learners from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, with a strong focus on practical communication, intercultural understanding, and real-life language use. Andre designs engaging, learner-centered lessons that combine grammar, conversation, and cultural insights to help students gain confidence in using Indonesian.
With a master’s degree in Education (Learning, Technology and Society) from the University of Bristol, he brings warmth, clarity, and enthusiasm into every class, creating a supportive online learning environment that motivates learners to actively use
Indonesian in their daily lives.
Delvi Wahyuni
Delvi Wahyuni is an experienced language instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience, primarily in university settings with young adult and adult learners, as well as across other educational levels.
Ibu Delvi actively integrates technology into her teaching to enhance language learning and learner engagement.
Since 2025, she has been teaching Indonesian language at Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth, employing learner-centred and communicative approaches to support meaningful and effective language development.
Hellen Sitaniapessy
Hellen Sitaniapessy is currently studying a Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Curtin University. She has extensive experience in language education, cross-cultural communication, and community-based learning, with a strong interest in empowering learners through practical and engaging teaching approaches.
Hellen has taught the Indonesian language to young adult and adult learners from diverse ages and backgrounds in group settings in both Indonesia and Australia.
When teaching Indonesian, Hellen adopts a learner-centered and communicative approach, focusing on real-life language use, cultural context, and confidence-building. She tailors her lessons for adult
learners by using interactive activities, everyday scenarios, and clear explanations that make learning accessible, enjoyable, and relevant.
Experience Culture
We host cultural events, guest speaker sessions, film festivals, community dinners and workshops that celebrate Indonesia’s diversity and engage local communities.
SUPPORT US
Your support helps BBIP grow and sustain its programs. You can help us in many ways.
Become a Member
Join our community for only $25 per year and gain access to events, courses, and special programs.
Volunteer
You don’t need to be a Board member to help. We welcome supporters of all ages and skills, from artists, photographers, and social media enthusiasts to event organisers and entertainers.
Become an Ambassador
Share your passion for Indonesian language and culture with the wider community. Ambassadors promote BBIP’s mission, inspire learners, and help grow our community in Perth.
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