In 2020 Karen Bailey stepped down from the Chairperson role after 11 years in order to lead the BBIP-WILTA joint organising committee for the 16th biennial conference of the Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators (ASILE).

Professor David Hill, AM
Emeritus Professor of Southeast Asian Studies

Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth is exactly the kind of collaboration that the Indonesian government should – and does – support.
I urge all of you with an interest in Indonesia to consider putting your time and effort into continuing the success of BBIP by playing a role in its development, either as a committee member, supporter, or simply as a continuing student.

Professor David Hill, AM
Emeritus Professor of Southeast Asian Studies

Read Prof. Hill’s address to the BBIP membership at the 2020 Dinner. 2020-David-Hill

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Leon Walker was elected Chairperson in 2020 and brings an organised business focus to the Board’s work of review and planning in 2020.

Bapak Syahri Sakidin, sangat menekankan pada “people to people contact” serta “community to community contact” untuk dapat terus menjalin serta menjaga dan mempertahankan hubungan harmonis antara Indonesia dengan Australia.

P to P hubungan antar manusia, ini merupakan pilar yang penting, karena hubungan antar community atau masyarakat sering menjadikan pondasi hubungan itu menjadi lebih kokoh, karena melibatkan emosi rakyat”

What would we do without Kellie and Lorna? They can be relied on always to assist with and promote BBIP activities and their smiles spread goodwill wherever they go.

Bruno’s commitment to BBIP shows in his work as Treasurer and in his participation in our Indonesian language classes. He is precise and efficient yet relaxed and at ease with all the fiddly numbers. A valued Board member.