Partnering schools.
Connecting teachers.

Indonesian Teacher Visit to Australia BRIDGE covers: • Return flights and accommodation for Australian teachers attending in-person professional learning • Approximately $300 per diem for Australian host families per Indonesian teacher they are hosting in their home (subject to change and circumstance) Australian Educator Visit to Indonesia BRIDGE covers: • International return flights from your nearest Australian airport (domestic transport for regional / rural participants where required) • All accommodation in Indonesia • Group meals and ground transport • $350 per diem for visa, roaming, and incidentals • Travel insurance through the University of Melbourne What's Not Covered  Schools should budget for: • Teacher replacement costs during program participation • Time in lieu for participating teachers

Yes. The BRIDGE team work with the Indonesian teachers and the relevant state and territory organisations to ensure teachers receive the required permissions before they enter Australia (this varies based on location and school type). Additionally, all Indonesian BRIDGE teachers undergo a National Police Check prior to departing for Australia and are reviewed and approved by the Australian Embassy in Jakarta before they are matched with Australian schools.

Schools that participate in the BRIDGE program are expected to maintain their school partnership for a minimum of two years. Many partnerships continue for years, supported by grant opportunities and professional networks.

Absolutely. BRIDGE welcomes applications from schools across Australia, including metropolitan, regional, and remote locations.

This iteration of the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnership Program will run from 2026-2029. While 2026 has priority locations to strengthen the representation of BRIDGE schools in those locations, 2027 and 2028 will provide opportunities for other states and territory schools interested in joining. If you are located in a different state or territory you can complete the Expression of Interest (https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3IQYXz9WkPBqwgm)so we can contact you for future opportunities.

No language prerequisites are required. The program is conducted in English, with translation support provided where needed. The Indonesian school and teacher selection process includes an English assessment. Collaborative school activities are not limited to language exchange.

The BRIDGE team aim to match schools with similar interests and students of a similar age. The first step with any partnership is getting to know each other and sharing about interests and goals. Often teachers will land on some shared ideas that they explore. Arts: Film projects, dance choreography, Indonesian-inspired art and music STEM: Sharing soil and water samples for a science project, robotics challenges, Business: Market a product to an Indonesian audience, compare market trends between Australia and Indonesia Extracurricular: Debate teams practise against each other, sharing different games / sports Language: Video chats, letter / message exchanges, video introductions / explanations on different topics (these can be used in multiple classes)