Next term starts Monday, February 9th, 2026. All participants must be BBIP members.
WHAT we DO
Learning, Experiencing, and Engaging with Indonesian Language and Culture
CHAIRPERSON
Sue Cooper
Sue has been associated with Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth since its inception in 2008. She has been a member of the Board on many occasions over the years, in roles such as Chair (current), Secretary, Enrolments Officer and general Board member.
Sue has been associated with Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth since its inception in 2008. She has been a member of the Board on many occasions over the years, in roles such as Chair (current), Secretary, Enrolments Officer and general Board member. As a former teacher of Indonesian language, Sue ran student exchanges to Bali and Java over 20 years and the highlight of her teaching was seeing students become fascinated with Indonesia. Sue is passionate about making the learning of Indonesian language and culture available to Australians.
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Hara Kawulusan
Hara has been involved in Indonesian teaching in Perth for a long time. She was a valued and experienced teacher for BBIP for many years, and has been member of the BBIP Board since 2023.
Hara has been involved in Indonesian teaching in Perth for a long time. She was a valued and experienced teacher for BBIP for many years, and has been member of the BBIP Board since 2023. She currently works as a teacher of Indonesian at a Perth private school. Hara brings energy, enthusiasm and ideas to our Board and is passionate about sharing her language and culture with Western Australians.
TREASURER
Karen Bailey OAM
Ibu Karen taught Indonesian to students in Western Australian schools for 25 years. A former President of WILTA 1996 – 2006, she has been involved in many projects and programs which have enhanced the teaching and learning of Indonesian and created closer links with teachers and organisations in Australia and Indonesia during the last three decades.
Ibu Karen taught Indonesian to students in Western Australian schools for 25 years. A former President of WILTA 1996 – 2006, she has been involved in many projects and programs which have enhanced the teaching and learning of Indonesian and created closer links with teachers and organisations in Australia and Indonesia during the last three decades.
In June 2013 Ibu Karen was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for “service to education, particularly through the promotion of Indonesia Language and Culture In Australia”. Karen is a co-founder of BBIP and the inaugural chairperson from 2009 until her retirement in 2020. In 2025 Karen returned to the BBIP Board as Treasurer and is currently serving in that position.
ENROLMENTS OFFICER
Mas Wilfred
With over 10 years of experience in the classroom, Mas Wilfred solidified his passion for teaching Indonesian while volunteering with BBIP.
With over 10 years of experience in the classroom, Mas Wilfred solidified his passion for teaching Indonesian while volunteering with BBIP. Now, he is coming full circle by serving as our Enrollment Officer. For Mas Wilfred, this role is about giving back; helping to bring Indonesian language and culture to a broader audience. He is committed to making our courses accessible to everyone and building lasting cultural bridges through education.
GENERAL BOARD MEMBER
Madeleine Taylor
Madeleine has been a member of BBIP since its inception, and is an enthusiastic promoter of learning Bahasa Indonesia, to young and old alike.
Madeleine has been a member of BBIP since its inception, and is an enthusiastic promoter of learning Bahasa Indonesia, to young and old alike. Her philosophy is you are never too old to take on new, and enjoyable challenges!
GENERAL BOARD MEMBER
Glenys Mincherton
I joined Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth when it first started and I have been attending Indonesian classes for years and loving it.
I joined Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth when it first started and I have been attending Indonesian classes for years and loving it. It’s been a fantastic experience from classes to movies to dinners and social functions for meeting and connecting with Indonesians and Indonesian speaking Australians also.
GENERAL BOARD MEMBER
Sally Wojnar-Horton
Details coming soon…
Details coming soon…
GENERAL BOARD MEMBER
Danielle Horne
Details coming soon…
Details coming soon…
WEBSITE MANAGER
Tri Sukardjo
A proud Indonesian, he joined the BBIP Board last year to help promote the language and culture he loves.
Tri moved to Perth in 2022 and has since been a passionate advocate for sharing his Indonesian heritage with the local community. A proud Indonesian, he joined the BBIP Board last year to help promote the language and culture he loves. In his role as Website Manager, Tri looks after BBIP’s “online home,” making sure it is easy for everyone to navigate and stay connected. His long-term goal is to turn the website into a helpful resource center that truly supports our members in their language-learning journey, making Indonesian culture more accessible to everyone in Western Australia.
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Share Our Passion for Indonesia
Our members come from all walks of life but share a love of Indonesian language and culture. Join us and help strengthen Australia–Indonesia relationships.
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